Kuangukuangu - Luxury Cabin
Solitaire Naukluft Area
Solitaire Area
Namibia
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General Information
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The ideal place for those who prefer absolute isolation, privacy and exclusivity in Namibia.Situated in the peaceful solitude of an idyllic valley, in the heart of the desert, near Sossusvlei dunes and Solitaire, KuanguKuangu is the ideal place for travellers who seek tranquillity and intimacy. Nestled in a dune, KuanguKuangu makes it possible for its occupants to live in harmony with nature, at the same time offering them comfort, luxury, adventure and relaxation. KuanguKuangu has one main room, which opens out towards the valley, and is centered around a bed. You will be able to enjoy at leisure both sun up and sun down on the Barchan dunes. Simple and uncluttered, the bedroom with a spectacular view is an oasis of quietness and inspiration. Behind this main room are the bathroom and the kitchen, built around a rock in perfect harmony with the natural environment. This open-air part of KuanguKuangu offers a panoramic view of the mountains situated behind KuanguKuangu during daytime? or of the starry heaven as soon as night has fallen (the Namib desert is reputedly the best place in Southern Africa to observe the stars). The starry sky in southerly direction will thus be visible to the naked eye, unobstructed, from the rock around which KuanguKuangu is built. KuanguKuangu comes from "Omukuangukuangu", a word used by the Ovambo people, meaning the milky way.|The natural materials used for the construction of KuanguKuangu blend perfectly with the surrounding landscape. Combinations of vibrant earth tones and raw materials such as canvas, wood, stones, logs and sand in an essential wilderness mix to keep a sense of the old safaris, transcending the ephemeral nature of modern decor fashions to harmonise with the natural world.
year built:
2005
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Accommodations
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KuanguKuangu has one main room, which opens out towards the valley, and is centered around a bed. You will be able to enjoy at leisure both sun up and sun down on the Barchan dunes. Simple and uncluttered, the bedroom with a spectacular view is an oasis of quietness and inspiration. Behind this main room are the bathroom and the kitchen, built around a rock in perfect harmony with the natural environment. This open-air part of KuanguKuangu offers a panoramic view of the mountains situated behind KuanguKuangu during daytime? or of the starry heaven as soon as night has fallen (the Namib desert is reputedly the best place in Southern Africa to observe the stars). The starry sky in southerly direction will thus be visible to the naked eye, unobstructed, from the rock around which KuanguKuangu is built. KuanguKuangu comes from "Omukuangukuangu", a word used by the Ovambo people, meaning the milky way. Drinkable running water,
hot water available thanks to the « donkey » system used by Namibian farmers (water is heated by wood fire),
stove as well as all the necessary cooking equipment in the kitchen, and a « braai » (barbecue) outside.
Electricity (220V) is generated by solar panels. Also KuanguKuangu is covered by the Namibian mobile telephone network.
It is neither a lodge, nor a hotel. KuanguKuangu is a unique structure, an exclusive accommodation in Namibia, and was designed for a maximum of two people (if you are more, you might be able to find accommodation for the others of your group at the guestfarm ?Barchan Dune?, situated at five minutes walking distance from KuanguKuangu).
number of rooms:
1
room types:
Cottage
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Room Rates
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This is a price per room, not per person. Meals on request at the farm.
single occupancy rate is between
90.00 and 91.00
extra person charge:
No
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Meals
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dining - internal options:
Barchan Dune, Farm 5 minutes from Kuangukuangu
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In-room Amenities
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Coffee/tea maker
Fireplace (wood burning)
Mini-bar
Mountain view rooms
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Showers without bath
Voltage converters
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On-site Amenities
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Age restrictions
BBQ area
Bar/lounge
Children not allowed
Hot tub
Icemaker
Linen included
Meal plans
Restaurant on site
Tour/sightseeing assistance
Voltage converters
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Policies
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deposit required
check in/out times are:
Check in time is 3:00pm and check out time is 10:00am
cancellation policy:
Booking conditions:
Balance payable 30 days before prior to arrival.
Cancellation policy:
- 30-22 days prior to date of arrival ? 25% cancellation fee payable
- 21-15 days prior to date of arrival ? 50% cancellation fee payable
- 14-08 days prior to date of arrival ? 80% cancellation fee payable
- 07-00 days and no show ? 100% payable
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Location
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nearby features:
Sossusvlei dunes, 1h30, Solitaire 15 min, Naukluft, 1h, Swakopmund, 3h
directions to property:
From Windhoek:
Take the B1 until Rehoboth (the last petrol station before you reach Kuangukuangu is at Rehoboth).
About 5 km after Rehoboth, turn right onto the C24 until you reach Nauchas.
Turn right onto the D1275, which will take you over the Spreetshoogte pass. About 20 km further on, you will see, on your left, a fence saying "Barchan Dune": turn off. Here you take the private road to go to the guestfarm of Willem and Hannetjie (3km), who will welcome you and will show you where Kuangukuangu is located. You will then discover your own accommodation in Namibia.
It takes approximately 3 hours to go to Kuangukuangu from Windhoek or from Swakopmund.
nearest major airport:
private air strip
description of surrounding area:
Not far from KuanguKuangu, on the route D 1275, you can go for treks on camel-back (ask Hannetjie to make reservations).
KuanguKuangu is surrounded by a mountain range, a veritable natural geological marvel (gigantic rocks shaped by the climactic changes), which you can explore on foot (the dry river bed passes just behind). These rocky formations will reveal stunning and eccentric surprises to the attentive observer.
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