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Dabis Guest Farm

A guest farm near Helmeringhausen in Namibia

Dabis Guest Farm lies in the Konkiep Valley, surrounded by a limestone plateau situated in the south-western part of Namibia. Dabis is ideally situated for a stopover between Windhoek and Lüderitz or Sossusvlei and Lüderitz/Fish River Canyon.

In the peaceful farm atmosphere you can enjoy German-Namibian hospitality, personal service and delicious meals, prepared mainly from farm produce. On Dabis you can get an insight into Namibian farm life. We also give you information on sheep farming in this arid area of the country. The owners of Dabis speak German, English and Afrikaans.

Accommodation at Dabis is in one of six comfortable guest rooms each with an en-suite shower. Guests can also use the swimming pool and tennis court. One of the main attractions of staying here is learning about the farm. Most guests arrive by 15.00 have tea or coffee at 16.00 and then go on an hour or two farm drive. On this drive farming techniques are discussed and explained with the area's climate in mind. Dabis mostly farms crossbreed sheep. for lamb production, and advanced rotation techniques need to be practiced due to the areas meager rainfall.

In the evening a generator supplies electricity (220 volt) for a few hours

Rates - valid from 1 November 2007 until 31 October 2008  

Directions

Dabis is situated 10km north of Helmeringhausen on the C14 towards Maltahöhe & then 7km along a farm road to the farmstead.