The Establishment

Rooisand Desert Ranch

Gamsberg2:15 from Windhoek

Rooisand Desert Ranch is situated on the fringe of the Namib Desert in Namibia's Central Region, at the C 26 between the mountain passes of Gamsberg and Kuiseb, halfway between Windhoek (170 km) and Walvis Bay on the Atlantic coast (190 km).

The farm has a size of some 12.000 ha, a huge area - by European standards. Surrounded by the magnificent scenery of red sand dunes - deposited in distant times by winds from the Kalahari Desert - vast grasslands and rugged mountains, Rooisand Desert Ranch affords its guests a relaxing sojourn with every convenience.

Did You Know?

  • Rooisand Desert Ranch's own observatory sports one of the newest and most advanced telescope and astrograph combinations in Namibia! Clear skies almost all year round and zero light-pollution guarantee an unforgettable star-gazing experience!
  • Hiking trails to rock painting sites and mineral deposit sites are well-liked excursions, while the sheer natural beauty of the landscape with the over-powering majestic Gamsberg offer exciting sight-seeing drives. Spectacular  sunsets all year round can be viewed from the view point platform while enjoying an ice-cold sundowner.

What To Do?

  • Game Drives
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Observatory visits
  • Mineral Sites & Rock Paintings