Sandfontein Namibia
97,000 hectares of private Namibian wilderness, exclusively reserved for up to 18 guests, with dramatic desert landscapes, tailored experiences and complete seclusion.
Highlights
- Exclusive use of a 97,000-hectare private nature reserve for one group of up to 18 guests
- Main Lodge with indoor and outdoor living areas, bar, terrace, open-air firepit and 20m lap pool
- Four 280 sqm Stone Suites with private terraces and expansive mountain views
- Four-bedroom Lost Poet Villa, 5km from the Main Lodge, with its own 17m lap pool, living areas and interactive kitchen
- Private chef, dedicated service team and experienced guides
- Nature drives and guided wildlife tracking across the reserve
- Kayaking, swimming and fishing along 25km of Orange River frontage
- All-inclusive stay with meals, soft drinks, wines, beers, spirits, laundry and Wi-Fi
- Stargazing, private StarBeds and wild camping experiences
- Entirely off-grid, powered by solar energy and on-site wells
The Lowdown
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Rate
POA
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Sleeps 18
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Accommodation
Main Lodge, 4 Stone Suites, 1 Sand Suite and 4-bedroom Lost Poet Villa
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RatePOA
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Sleeps 18
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AccommodationMain Lodge, 4 Stone Suites, 1 Sand Suite and 4-bedroom Lost Poet Villa
The Villa Experience
Sandfontein offers something increasingly rare – complete privacy on an extraordinary scale. One group at a time has exclusive access to 97,000 hectares of Southern Namibian wilderness, with accommodation for up to 18 guests, a private chef, dedicated service team and experienced guides. Days are entirely flexible, with no fixed schedules, allowing guests to explore the reserve at their own pace or simply enjoy the space and seclusion of the lodge.
The Main Lodge forms the heart of Sandfontein, with indoor and outdoor living areas, a bar, terrace, open-air firepit and 20m lap pool. Nearby are four spacious Stone Suites and the larger Sand Suite, which is set apart for greater privacy. Five kilometres away, Lost Poet Villa provides a particularly private option for up to eight guests, with four bedrooms, panoramic views, its own living areas and a 17m lap pool. Each suite also has its own StarBed, offering the chance to sleep outside beneath Namibia’s exceptionally clear night sky.
Experiences are shaped around each group, from nature drives and guided wildlife tracking to kayaking, swimming or fishing along the Orange River. Guests can explore historic battlefield sites and ancient geological formations, head into the wilderness for wild camping or spend an evening stargazing. With meals, drinks and reserve activities included, the experience is designed to be both highly personalised and effortless.
Location Overview
Sandfontein is set in a remote corner of Southern Namibia, within 97,000 hectares of arid plains, ancient riverbeds and dramatic mountains. The reserve also encompasses 25km of frontage along the Orange River, creating a striking contrast between the rugged desert landscape and the river corridor. Its vast scale and exclusive-use format mean guests can explore without the schedules or shared vehicles associated with a traditional safari lodge.
Despite its secluded setting, Sandfontein is accessible by road or via its private airstrip. Direct charter flights can be arranged from Windhoek, while private charter flights are available from Cape Town. Another option is to fly domestically to Upington and continue to Sandfontein by vehicle.
