Rooisand Desert Ranch
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- Well-maintained and peaceful site among spectacular views
- In a stargazing haven with observatory on site
- Restaurant, braais and regular game, sunset and scenery tours
The team at Rooisand Desert Ranch says the on-site stargazing and observatory tour are absolute musts. And so, pack your telescope, your sense of curiosity and your cooking bits and pieces (for what is stargazing without an accompanying barbie?) and take your stellar self to this stellar Namibian farm site.
You'll spy stars and clear skies with ease from the ranch, as the Gamsberg region has virtually no light pollution and fair weather all year round; to make it simpler still, Rooisand's observatory has one of the biggest and most modern telescopes available for public viewing in all the land. Off site, Namibia is famed worldwide for its stargazing, with a low population density and low air pollution rate alongside its low light pollution: take a day and evening trip to the Gamsberg Plateau for stunning sky-based sights.
Those not into astronomy (tsk) have an excellent selection of options to delve into by day instead, including walking trails to rock painting sites or hiking among the red dunes of the Namib Desert (red sands = Rooisand). Windhoek, Sossusvlei, Etosha Pan and Walvis Bay/Swakopmund are all easily accessible for self-guided adventures around the region, and the Rooisand team arranges scenery, game and sunset drives all year round. Within ambling distance, the town of Chausib is half a kilometre away.
Rooisand is well set up for idle days as well as stargazing nights, with a setting among spectacular scenery; sun and wind shelters, and braais for guests' use. On-site chefs are to hand to whisk up meals in the restaurant; just make a reservation with the friendly team.
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/01 and 31/12 (subject to weather conditions).
- The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Please note that the campsite part of the ranch is a kilometre and a half from the guest farm. Campers may book meals and activities, but the lodge facilities including pool and tennis courts are reserved for lodging guests. Card payments for amounts less than N$400 cannot be accepted. If paying in cash, Namibian dollars and Euros are also accepted.
Languages spoken
Dutch
English
German
Pitch types & availability
Pluto electric sand pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Sand
Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 25.0m depth (32.8ft width x 82.0ft depth) Calculated area: 250.0m² (2691.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom ZAR 550 (ZAR 550) 1 night, 2 adults
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Rooisand cabin
3 people maximum Dimensions: 6.0m width x 2.0m length (19.7ft width x 6.6ft length) Calculated area: 12.0m² (129.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom ZAR 550 (ZAR 550) 1 night, 2 adults
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Uranus electric sand pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Sand
Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 25.0m depth (32.8ft width x 82.0ft depth) Calculated area: 250.0m² (2691.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom ZAR 550 (ZAR 550) 1 night, 2 adults
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearbyLocation
Rooisand Desert Ranch
C26
Gamsberg Pass
Chausib
Khomas Region
Namibia
Directions Timezone
Africa/Windhoek +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
-23.28338°N
16.12003°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Stargazing by night and hiking, photography, tours and mountain biking by day... this is a splendid spot for the lot, as well as for longer trips or overnighters to Namibian destinations such Saswakopmund, Sossusvlei/Sesriem and local mountain pass routes.
Like the rest of the country, this is a stellar wildlife watching region too, where you'll be able to spy zebras and ostriches around the ranch, and where species of all sorts roam around the Gamsberg Nature Reserve just under an hour east. The reserve is also the setting for the Gamsberg mountain with that topping stargazing on its plateau; by day, clamber to its flat top for spectacular views of the Khomas highlands.
And then head west, to the vast and utterly spectacular Namib-Naukluft National Park, a region the size of Switzerland that includes the Nambib Desert; Namibia's most visited destination Sossusvlei, and the highest sand dunes on the planet: all a must-see.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Rooisand Desert Ranch have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Rooisand Desert Ranch dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Rooisand Desert Ranch? Stargazing by night and hiking, photography, tours and mountain biking by day... this is a splendid spot for the lot, as well as for longer trips or overnighters to Namibian destinations such … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Rooisand Desert Ranch?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 12 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Rooisand Desert Ranch? From £22.26 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.