Midgard Country Estate Namibia

Message from Midgard: I am very excited to let you know that having worked on this idea for some years, my dream has at last come true. During the past four weeks I spent most weekends on the Midgard Country Estate creating one of the most beautiful and exciting 4x4 self drive tracks in Namibia. As you know, Midgard Country Estate is now again managed by Ohlthaver & List. The team at O&L Leisure Hotels & Lodges have entirely repositioned Midgard Country Estate as a down to earth, warm and welcoming Lodge with a true Namibian "sense of place" The Midgard 4x4 experience currently consists of two trails whilst more are in the planning. One is a self-drive game and nature drive along the banks of the Swakop River lasting about 2 hours excluding view-stops for the numerous wildlife sightings or sundowners you will enjoy. The other 4x4 trail is about 30 km and would take you about 3-4 hours not calculating the time you spend at the picnic spots or enjoying the spectacular views. This challenging 4x4 route will take you through mountains, soft sandy riverbeds, and mud in the raining reason. The trails were laid out for all 4x4 enthusiasts whether experienced or not. Remember, Midgard Country Estate is an easy 60-minute drive out of Windhoek and is located on 12,000 hectare of natural Namibian bush in the magnificent Otjihavero Mountains along the winding banks of the Swakop River. Established in 1937 by Carl List as a private family retreat it is today an intimate world welcoming all Namibians and 4x4 enthusiasts. One, which offers 46 newly decorated and fully equipped rooms, Carl's Dining Room & Bar, the African Boma, two swimming pools, the Pool Bar & BBQ Terrace, gym and sauna, and private skittle alley (Kegelbahn). For the kids there are sprawling gardens, a playground and so much to explore and see from vintage cars to old train carriages and farming equipment. There is tennis, beach volleyball, table tennis and outdoor chess.