Tuesday 19 August 2014

News from Farm Omandumba, Namibia

Some exciting news on Omandumba Farm in the Erongo Region. Omandumba has started with the building of 8 new en-suite guestrooms, situated a little off-side from the main house.
The rooms are set in 4 units with each 2 bedrooms. The farm is famous for its family friendly atmosphere where guests can enjoy true Namibian Farm hospitality, surrounded by magnificent nature, goats, chicken, cats, dogs, doves and soon cattle again. Home made specialities like smoked game meat, cheeses & jams and informative talks around the camp-fire with the owners, add to the allure of this homely farm. 
The farm  will be be open for business until construction works are finished in January 2015.

Highlights at Omandumba
Omandumba offers wild, romantic granite landscape and fantastic vistas - some of the best in the Erongo Region!
Well preserved rock engravings & paintings are Omandumba's hidden gems! Explorations on the farm offer unique rock formations and an interesting Fauna, Flora and birdlife. Nature drives & rock climbing afford visitors with attractive activities. Listen to the sound of silence and enjoy the tranquility of nature during self-guided walks in the country side.

The Living Museum of the San people
Visitors can get an interesting insight into traditional Buschman culture at a cultural village situated a mere 2 km away from Omandumba.  Guests may interact in the activities as the Ju/'Hoansi San people show their skills at arrow making and arrow shooting, teach how to make fire & jewellery and explain natural health remedies. Visitors may join in on a hunting and gathering trip or experience their song and dance. Pre-bookings are only necessary for larger groups. Self-drive customers may visit the San people at any time between 8-17h00.

Camping Facilities & Self-Catering Farmhouse
All camp sites are situated in-between sublime granite scenery, far apart from each other, thus offering privacy for each separate group.  Showers, toilets & waterpoints are available (no electricity).
Experience how it feels to stay on a Farm on your own.  The self-catering Farmhouse lies 8 km from Omandumba.  There are 2 rooms inside the house and one room outside. Shitemo and Pontianus will keep the water for the shower warm and will help you with anything you need around the house.  The Farmhouse is situated on its own at the foot of the "Grober Gottlieb Mountain".

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