Weltevrede Guest Farm (or Rest Camp) is approximately mid-way between Solitaire and Sesriem in the heart of the Namib Desert. It is bordered on three sides by the Namib Naukluft Park, and can be used as a base to visit the famous dunes of Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon. (It is 47kms from Sesriem). It is nestled amidst rugged mountains, shifting dunes, harsh gravel plains, dusty prehistoric river beds and endless camelthorn trees (Acacia erioloba).

Sossusvlei means 'the gathering place of water' in the local Nama language. Seasonal rains from the Naukluft and Tsaris Mountains that succeeded in reaching the vlei, create temporary lakes that reflected the sand dunes surrounding them. The high, red sand dunes which surround Sossusvlei form part of the sand sea, which stretches from just north of Luderitz to the Kuiseb River. Some of these dunes reach as high as 220m.

Vegetation, such as the camelthorn tree, (specially created for tourists to enjoy a shady breakfast or lunch under) is watered by infrequent floods of the Tsauchab River, which slowly soak into the underlying clay. Sossusvlei is one of 4 clay pans in the area, the others being The Dead Vlei, Hidden Vlei and Nara Vlei.

The Weltevrede main building has an open-plan honesty bar and lounge area, with comfortable sofa's to relax and unwind. Breakfast and dinner can be ordered from their set menu in the dining area. Most of the meat, including oryx, springbok and occasionally kudu, is produced from the farm itself, as are some of the vegetables. Tea/coffee is also available. There is a swimming pool, and guests can take a dip after a day's driving or activities.

Accommodation at Weltevrede Guest Farm is in either 12 front rooms, that have a view of the sunset, and 3 back rooms that don't. All of the bungalows have en-suite bathrooms and are equipped with a fan. Each has it's own small private veranda, with some good views of the surrounding landscape.

Weltevrede Guest Farm does not run it's own trips into Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon, as most of their guests prefer to self-drive into the park. There are a number of unmarked walking trails, starting and finishing at the farm, and it is possible to view some of the game on the farm at their spot-lit waterhole. Springbok is a common visitor.

Children of all ages are welcome at the farm.

Directions:

Weltevrede Guestfarm is situated between Solitaire and Sesriem off the C19. Turn east off the C19 about 40 km south of Solitaire or 42 km north of Sesriem.

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