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Mariental / Hardap
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 Gibeon
The little village Gibeon lies 65 km south of Mariental at the spring of the Fish River. Gibeon is one of the early Nama settlements in the south, originating from the times of the first missionaries in Namibia. The Nama leader Hendrik Witbooi had his residence here. Witbooi rose in 1904 - the Hereros were defeated already - against the German colonial forces.
The German geologist Range discovered in 1911 that once meteorites had hit the area around Gibeon. He found many little pieces, some of which are exhibited today in the pedestrian passage in Windhoek.
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Accommodation in the Mariental region
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Auob Country Lodge
Near Gochas in the Kalahari; restaurant, pool. Game drives; hiking; horse riding. Tel +264-(0)63 250101. eMail
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Kalahari Anib Lodge
Green oasis amidst red sand dunes; restaurant; game drives; swimming pool. Tel +264-(0)61 230066. eMail
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Uitspan Hunting Ranch
Trophy hunting on Kalahari guestfarm; comfortable accommodation. Near Aranos. Tel +264-(0)63 683094. eMail
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Farm Kiripotib
Charming ensuite rooms on sheep farm in the Kalahari, all meals; game drives; art workshop. Tel +264-(0)62 581419. eMail
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Bagatelle Kalahari Ranch
Amid red sand dunes; wooden chalets on stilts; pool; nature drives; superb cuisine. Tel ++264 (0)63 240982. eMail
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 Hardap Dam Resort
The state-owned restcamp at the dam can be accessed via Pad 93, which turns 15 km north of Mariental off the B1. After 6 km you get to the gate; open from 6h00 to 23h00.
Accommodation in the Hardap Rest Camp has been upgraded and is B&B based now (no more self-catering). In summer it gets rather hot in the chalets. The camping ground is beautifully positioned under shady trees. The restaurant is open from 7h00 to 8h30, from 12h00 to 12h30 and from 18h00 to 20h30.
Angling is permitted in the lake, which is teeming with fish, amongst others, carp and rock-cod. The angling licence is available at the park office. Tel 063-240381.
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Entry Fees per Person/Day
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| Adults |
N$ 40
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| Children (6 - 16) |
N$ 0
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| Vehicle |
N$ 20
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Accommodation Hardap B&B per Person
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Type
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Persons
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Price/Night
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| Family Chalet |
3
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N$ 450
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| Bush Chalet 4 Beds |
4
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N$ 400
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| Bush Chalet 2 Beds |
2
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N$ 300
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| Camping (max 8 pers.) |
1 - 8
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N$ 100-450
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Reservations:
Director of Tourism - Reservations
Private Bag 13267, Windhoek 9000, Namibia
Tel ++264 (0)61 236975
Fax ++264 (0)61 224900
eMail reservations@mweb.com.na
 Bitterwasser
90 Kilometer north-east of Mariental (20 km south of Uhlenhorst on the C21) on a 5 500 hectare farm, lies the paradise of the glider pilots in Namibia. In the Bitterwasser Flying Centre world records are being achieved. Flying season is between October and February, when the thermals are best. Scenic flights are also offered, either in a glider plane, motor plane, microlight or a hot-air baloon. Tel 063-265300. Email: bitterwa@mweb.com.na
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