Fort Sesfontein
Sesfontein | Namibia
Fort Sesfontein and Cemetery were provisionally proclaimed a national monument on 1st November 1984 for a period of 5 years. Although this period has lapsed it is still worth a mention and now stands as a reminder of German rule and expansion in the very north of Namibia.
Sesfontein served as the main administrative and military station and police station from 1896 onwards. It has the dubious distinction as a fort that never saw any war action.
The fort served mainly as a guard post to control the spread of cattle diseases and to prevent illegal trading in alcohol, arms and ammunition. Hunting of elephant and rhinoceros and other protected species was also controlled from here. Raids initiated in Angola, crossed the Kunene River to conduct illegal ivory raids.
As the fort was only used in times of peace, there are only 3 graves in the cemetery. One soldier died in a construction accident when the fort was being built, a 2nd belonged to a trader and the 3rd of another soldier who died of illness.
In 1909 the district of Sesfontein ceased to be and the military forces withdrawn and replaced by a detachments of police. In 1914 when Union of South Africa troops took over the administration of the fort it remained uninhabited.
Restoration has taken place over the years and it was taken over as tourist accommodation since 1994. It is known as Fort Sesfontein Lodge.
Epupa Falls Lodge A tented camp on the banks of the Kunene River close to Epupa Falls and Himba settlements
Fort Sesfontein
On the border between Kaokoland and Damaraland this fort was built at the same time as the fort of Namutoni in Etosha
Kapika Waterfall Lodge
On a hill above the Kunene river, the lodge has tremendous views of the surrounding area and looks towards the Epupa Falls
Kunene River Lodge
An excellent lodge in a remote location on the banks of the Kunene River, for those interesting in birding, relaxing or river rafting this lodge is an absolute must
Ohakane Lodge
One of the oldest lodges in the Kaokoland area, from here guest can visit Himba villages and other areas of interest in Kaokoland
Okahirongo Elephant Lodge
Near the tiny settlement of Puros, this luxury lodge offers you the ability to search for the desert adapted elephants
Okahirongo River Camp
On a hillside overlooking the Kunene River this small intimate camp offers accommodation for a maximum of 14 people.
Opuwo Country Lodge
This is one of the newer lodges in Opuwo - it has beautiful views over Kaokoland -a real desert oasis
