Farm Duwisib: the
main local attraction is the castle, why did anyone build a castle in this semi desert
area? This is the first thought that springs to ones' mind when driving towards Duwisib Castle. The Castle is remote from any town, the building materials were
transported over some incredible high sand dunes (Some of the largest in the
world) by ox-wagons
from
Luderitz, some 300km away. When you get to the castle
you will admire the sheer determination of the original owner/builder to start a
new life here. Even the carpenters came from as far away as Scandinavia. Baron
Hans Heinrich, a captain in the German army during the war against Herero's and
Nama's (1904 -1906), decided to make Namibia his home (one can understand why
once visiting this beautiful country). He married an eccentric millionaires,
Jayta Humphry heard to be American, purchased 55,000 hectares of land and they
started building the 22 room castle designed by Willi Sander in 1908 (completed
in 1909). The Baron was an avid horse enthusiast and in 1914, the couple set out
for Germany to buy some more horses.
Unfortunately the 1st World War broke out during the journey.
The Baron joined
the German army and sadly died along with his dream on the 4th September 1916 at
the battle of Somme. His wife was never to return to Namibia. The castle changed
ownership many times and in 1991, it became a public museum. It is open every
day from approximately 8.00hrs to 13.00hrs and 14.00hrs to 17.00hrs. Hosts can
offer you fully furnished, inexpensive accommodation with en-suite facilities
and kitchenettes. Whether you want self cater or enjoy dinner served by camp's
friendly staff it is your choice. Literally all accommodation has clear views of the castle.
Nature walks, admire the rare wildlife. Shop in Farm Store from cold or hot
refreshments, snacks & specially a souvenirs.
Hosts provide special services, upon request:
Hot Meals/Dinners
Packed Lunches
Farm Tours
Horse Riding (At your own risk)
Discounts available for large groups
Rates per
person per night : on request
Castle view
single
double room: dinner, bed and
breakfast
ote from any town, the building materials were
transported over some incredible high sand dunes (Some of the largest in the
world) by ox-wagons
from
Luderitz, some 300km away. When you get to the castle
you will admire the sheer determination of the original owner/builder to start a
new life here. Even the carpenters came from as far away as Scandinavia. Baron
Hans Heinrich, a captain in the German army during the war against Herero's and
Nama's (1904 -1906), decided to make Namibia his home (one can understand why
once visiting this beautiful country). He married an eccentric millionaires,
Jayta Humphry heard to be American, purchased 55,000 hectares of land and they
started building the 22 room castle designed by Willi Sander in 1908 (completed
in 1909). The Baron was an avid horse enthusiast and in 1914, the couple set out
for Germany to buy some more horses.
Unfortunately the 1st World War broke out during the journey.
