Solitaire Desert Farm

“Comfortable for an overnight”

It has a nice pool and comfortable large room with a/c build so you can access outdoor area directly from your room, Open nice restaurant with very limit menu and standard meals. This place gives an impression someone have created a wonderful place; but have been taken over by new owners who more … lisää

It has a nice pool and comfortable large room with a/c build so you can access outdoor area directly from your room, Open nice restaurant with very limit menu and standard meals. This place gives an impression someone have created a wonderful place; but have been taken over by new owners who more keep what they have instead of developing further. Just a feeling and not a fact. Still good place for a stop.

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“Beautiful place for star gazing!”

It is a long drive from Walvis Bay Airport and some parts of the road are really bumpy. From the main road, you need to take another 5~10 minutes drive to the property. Really gives you the feeling that you are in the desert. The property is very close to Solitaire, a small little place where y… lisää

It is a long drive from Walvis Bay Airport and some parts of the road are really bumpy. From the main road, you need to take another 5~10 minutes drive to the property. Really gives you the feeling that you are in the desert. The property is very close to Solitaire, a small little place where you can find a gas station, a convenient store, a bakery and a café for food. Checking in is efficient and we were told that we can drive our call to the room/chalet. Decent size room with a open area outside the room. Room is generally clean but there are no toiletries, so you will need to bring your own shower gel, shampoo etc, including your toothbrush and shavers. The area outside the room has 2 chairs and a table. Weather was great when we were there and it feels so comfortable sitting there to just do nothing or watch the sunset or just looking up at the stars in the evening. This is the first time, we felt that the stars are so clear and close to us! A fantastic experience. Dinner and breakfast are provided and for dinner, the food is very good. Highly recommend the pan-fried Hake Fillet. Breakfast is simple. The area where you have your meals looks into the wilderness and offers a good sunset view. It was very windy on our second night and when we woke up in the morning, we discovered the strong winds have blown sand particles into the room and on our blankets! The only inconvenience is the strength of the wifi. Can't received any wifi in the room. Otherwise, would certainly recommend this place.

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“"Windy night"”

Check in at the Solitaire Desert farm was swift and friendly. Campsites are clean with an personal lapa and ablution block but almost nu shade to put your vehicle under. Restaurant menu choice for campers is limited and are kept seperated from the lodge guests for whatever reason, we are not (all) … lisää

Check in at the Solitaire Desert farm was swift and friendly. Campsites are clean with an personal lapa and ablution block but almost nu shade to put your vehicle under. Restaurant menu choice for campers is limited and are kept seperated from the lodge guests for whatever reason, we are not (all) a paria you know. We were traveling with a rooftop tent because that is the only way to stay in the NP Campsites of Moremi & Chobe in Botswana as so many others. Food was good and service swift and friendly. It is a nice location to make pictures of the sunset and, when conditions are right, of the night sky. Over night wind became strong so in the morning we had to break up in a bit of a sand storm.

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“Nice but misses warmth”

Very nice buildings and the people are friendly, but it seems to be missing warmth. The rooms are big and clean. The beds are 160 cm wide with standard covers that are too small for two adults. There is a nice swimming pool with deckchairs around it. There are two waterpoints for (wild) animals and… lisää

Very nice buildings and the people are friendly, but it seems to be missing warmth. The rooms are big and clean. The beds are 160 cm wide with standard covers that are too small for two adults. There is a nice swimming pool with deckchairs around it. There are two waterpoints for (wild) animals and we saw some jackals and (after dark) a group of 30 or so wildebeest. We were told also zebra and wild cheetah frequent the waterpoints. We booked this location because there was a possibility to rent bikes. On arrival we were told the bikes were not in good condition. We did do the cheetah tour which was ok. As in other places the cheetahs were born in captivity and do not hunt. They were fed just that morning and were resting. The driver drove his truck towards the cats to get them to move which disturbed me. The farm belongs to the same owner as the lodge, fuel station and bakery some 7 kms away. Only cash payment is accepted but if needed you can pay with credit card for the Farm at the fuel station. There is also an atm at the fuel station. All in all a nice location for a night but it could be much better. PS the bakery is REALLY worth a visit.

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