En-suite Rooms
Included in all en-suite bedrooms is bedding, towels and linen. The rooms are equipped with a ceiling fan.
Welcome To Solitaire Guest Farm
One of Namibia’s finest experiences is visiting the famous Dunes
of Sossusvlei, Sesriem Canyon, the Naukluft Mountains and Spreetshoogte
Pass.
Accommodation Prices at Solitaire Guest Farm
Discounts may be available for children sharing with adults, please specify the ages and number of children when making your booking or requesting a quote.
Solitaire Guest Farm Prices 2024 and 2025
| January 2024 - December 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Rooms | Per Room Per Night |
| Single Room |
Please enquire |
| Double or Twin Room |
Please enquire |
| Thatched Self Catering House |
Please enquire |
| Camping | Per Person Per Night |
| Camping | Please enquire |
| January 2025 - December 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Rooms | Per Room Per Night |
| Single Room |
Please enquire |
| Double or Twin Room |
Please enquire |
| Thatched Self Catering House |
Please enquire |
| Camping | Per Person Per Night |
| Camping | Please enquire |
Accommodation at Solitaire Guest Farm
Solitaire Guest house is a great location from which to base your day trips and excursions to these destinations. The farm is situated at the foot of the rugged Rand Mountains with a breathtaking view over the vast Namib Desert and beautiful Naukluft Mountains.
Stay in one of our authentic Africa en-suite rooms at the original farmhouse
of well-known Solitaire built in the 1950s. Enjoy delicious African farm
cuisine in our thatch-roofed "lapa" while enjoying the sunset
and watching wildlife at our illuminated watering hole.
Thatched Self Catering House
A nice big thatched self-catering house with two en-suite bed rooms, open plan kitchen, lounge and wooden sun deck with an amazing view. The house is fully equipped.
Meals available on request in our thatched lapa.
Camping
Each Campsite has a ablution facility with hot shower and electrical
power point, barbecue place and little thatched roof for shadow.
Solitaire Guest Farm Amenities and Facilities
Our swimming pool is available to all guests, including camping and self catering guests. Meals can be ordered and enjoyed at our thatched lapa.
What To Do at Solitaire Guest Farm
Desert Ranch Activities
Desert Ranch offers the following activities to enhance your experience of the Namib and our farm:
- Game Drives
- Hiking Trails
- Balloon Flights
- Scenic Flights
Game Drives
Our game drives are very popular and might even offer encounters with cheetahs and leopards. More commonly sighted animals include springbok, oryx, mountain zebra, and kudu.
Experience Africa's wildness on a night drive, where you might see bat-eared foxes, porcupines, and other nocturnal animals like leopards and African wild cats.
Hikes
- Take a leisurely walk or stroll on the farm.
- Hiking trails: Choose from 2, 4, 6, and 9-hour hikes.
- The Fountain Hike: 2 hours.
- The Skull Rock Hike: 1.5 hours.
Game Drives - Sunset and Night Drives
The sunset drives last approximately 2 hours and take you through the beautiful terrain of Namib plains and mountain areas.
You'll be taken to an amazing vantage point with an incredible view over the Namib to watch the sunset.
The night drive starts after dinner. We'll take you in our open game drive vehicle across the farm, using a spotlight to spot animals and birds.
This drive also lasts approximately 2 hours, providing a unique experience of observing wildlife at night.
Note: Bookings must be made before 15:00.
Balloon Flights
Balloon flights over the Naukluft park area can be arranged. Please enquire at reception for further details.
Scenic Flights by Light Aircraft
Scenic flights are available over Sossusvlei, Sesriem Canyon, or along the Atlantic Ocean coast, featuring shipwrecks and old abandoned diamond mines.
Guests will be picked up by the operator from the landing strip at Solitaire, located 6km away.
Solitaire was named by Elsie Sophia, the wife of the original homesteader, Willem Christoffel van Coller, who purchased the farm in 1948. It was originally named Areb after the nearby river. She named the farm "Solitaire" meaning "a diamond set all by itself".
We are a cosy, private guest farm and if you are an animal lover this is the place for you. Among the animals on the farm are tame springbok, suricates (meerkats), dogs, cats, and numerous birdlife.
Experience our numerous hiking trails, nature and night drives in which you may see oryx, kudu, springbok, mountain zebra, bat-eared foxes, cheetah, leopard, and smaller animals.
Enjoy a sundowner and an incredible African sunset on the nearby Sunset Hill
or just relax by the pool and take in some of Namibia’s most fantastic
scenery.
Hire A Car For Your Trip
A road trip across Namibia is an experience you will cherish forever, the freedom to stop wherever you want and explore Namibia on your own terms, for that you will need to hire the right car.
