Rooisand Desert Ranch

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The pool and lapa restaurant/bar area (added by manager 14 Oct 2022)
Sand pitch with shelter, barbeque facilities, wash-up basin and electric connections
Ideal for larger groups with shared kitchenette & dining area
Spectacular views - and absolute peace - on the chalet's balcony

  • Well-maintained and peaceful site among spectacular views
  • In a stargazing haven with observatory on site
  • Restaurant, braais and regular game, sunset and scenery tours
The team at Rooisand Desert Ranch says the on-site stargazing and observatory tour are absolute musts. And so, pack your telescope, your sense of curiosity and your cooking bits and pieces (for what is stargazing without an accompanying barbie?) and take your stellar self to this stellar Namibian farm site. You'll spy stars and clear skies with ease from the ranch, as the Gamsberg region has virtually no light pollution and fair weather all year round; to make it simpler still, Rooisand's observatory has one of the biggest and most modern telescopes available for public viewing in all the land. Off site, Namibia is famed worldwide for its stargazing, with a low population density and low air pollution rate alongside its low light pollution: take a day and evening trip to the Gamsberg Plateau for stunning sky-based sights. Those not into astronomy (tsk) have an excellent selection of options to delve into by day instead, including walking trails to rock painting sites or hiking among the red dunes of the Namib Desert (red sands = Rooisand). Windhoek, Sossusvlei, Etosha Pan and Walvis Bay/Swakopmund are all easily accessible for self-guided adventures around the region, and the Rooisand team arranges scenery, game and sunset drives all year round. Within ambling distance, the town of Chausib is half a kilometre away. Rooisand is well set up for idle days as well as stargazing nights, with a setting among spectacular scenery; sun and wind shelters, and braais for guests' use. On-site chefs are to hand to whisk up meals in the restaurant; just make a reservation with the friendly team.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Tent sites 5
Camper sites 5
RV sites 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/01 and 12/31 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 12/31.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Please note that the campsite part of the ranch is a kilometre and a half from the guest farm. Campers may book meals and activities, but the lodge facilities including pool and tennis courts are reserved for lodging guests. Card payments for amounts less than N$400 cannot be accepted. If paying in cash, Namibian dollars and Euros are also accepted.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

German

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

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would recommend this campground to a friend

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would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Friendly and professional lady at reception. Nice and quiet - only two…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Pluto powered sand campsite

Liked: Friendly and professional lady at reception. Nice and quiet - only two other camp sites were occupied. Facilities at the camp site were great - car port, basin with water and braai facilities.

Disliked: Ablution facility was probably about 200 meters away from the camping site. Other campers possibly tried to adjust the gas geyser at the ablution with the result that it did not heat the water well - this could be addressed by putting instructions on or next to the geyser (just a suggestion).

Recommend to friends Visit again

Incredible remote campsite, full of quirky features, very quite

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
annie m. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Pluto powered sand campsite

Liked: Host and fabulous wilderness

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Location

Rooisand Desert Ranch

C26

Gamsberg Pass

Chausib

Khomas Region

Namibia

Directions

Timezone

Africa/Windhoek +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

-23.28338°N
16.12003°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Stargazing by night and hiking, photography, tours and mountain biking by day... this is a splendid spot for the lot, as well as for longer trips or overnighters to Namibian destinations such Saswakopmund, Sossusvlei/Sesriem and local mountain pass routes. Like the rest of the country, this is a stellar wildlife watching region too, where you'll be able to spy zebras and ostriches around the ranch, and where species of all sorts roam around the Gamsberg Nature Reserve just under an hour east. The reserve is also the setting for the Gamsberg mountain with that topping stargazing on its plateau; by day, clamber to its flat top for spectacular views of the Khomas highlands. And then head west, to the vast and utterly spectacular Namib-Naukluft National Park, a region the size of Switzerland that includes the Nambib Desert; Namibia's most visited destination Sossusvlei, and the highest sand dunes on the planet: all a must-see.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Rooisand Desert Ranch have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Rooisand Desert Ranch dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Rooisand Desert Ranch? Stargazing by night and hiking, photography, tours and mountain biking by day... this is a splendid spot for the lot, as well as for longer trips or overnighters to Namibian destinations such … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rooisand Desert Ranch?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Rooisand Desert Ranch? From $31.06 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.