Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Naukluft 4WD Trail Off-road
Off-road enthusiasts can exercise their machines on the 73km, two-day Naukluft 4WD
Trail. It begins near the start of the Olive Trail and follows a loop near the northeastern
corner of the Naukluft area. Accommodation is provided in one of the stone-walled A-
frames at the 28km point. Facilities include shared toilets, showers and
braai
pits. Up to
four vehicles/16 people are permitted here at a time. Book through the NWR office in
Windhoek; the route (including accommodation) costs N$220 per vehicle plus an addi-
tional N$80 per person per day.
DRIVING
Sleeping
In addition to the unofficial campsites along the trails, there are several accommodation
options outside the park.
Tsauchab River Camping $
( 293416;
www.tsauchab.com
; campsite N$150, plus per person N$100, s/d chalet
N$760/1300)
If you're an avid hiker (or just love excellent settings!), you're in for a treat.
The scattered campsites here sit beside the Tsauchab riverbed - one occupies a huge hol-
low tree - and each has a private shower block, a sink and
braai
area. The 6km Kudu Hik-
ing Trail climbs to the summit of Rooikop. Beside a spring 11km away from the main site
is the 4WD exclusive site, which is the starting point for the wonderful 21km Mountain
Zebra Hiking Trail.
CAMPSITE
FARMSTAY
Büllsport Guest Farm $$
( 693371;
www.buellsport.com/main.html
; s/d with half board from N$840/1460)
This
scenic farm, owned by Ernst and Johanna Sauber, occupies a lovely, austere setting below
the Naukluft Massif, and features a ruined colonial police station, the Bogenfels arch and
several resident mountain zebras. A highlight is the 4WD excursion up to the plateau and
the hike back down the gorge, past several idyllic natural swimming pools.
Zebra River Lodge $$
( 061-301934;
www.zebrariver.com
; s/d with full board from N$1160/1630)
Occupy-
ing a magical setting in the Tsaris Mountains, this is Rob and Marianne Field's private
Grand Canyon. The surrounding wonderland of desert mountains, plateaus, valleys and
natural springs is accessible on a network of hiking trails and 4WD tracks. If you take it
very slowly, the lodge road is accessible by 2WD vehicles.
LODGE
