Rooisand Desert Ranch is located on the fringe of the ancient Namib Desert in Namibia’s Central Region, at the C 26 between the mountain passes of Gamsberg and Kuiseb, halfway between Windhoek (170 km) and Walvis Bay on the Atlantic coast (190 km).
GPS coordinates: -23.294542 S 16.104978 E
Altitude: 1160 m a.s.l.
The farm has a size of some 12.000 ha, a huge area – by European standards. Surrounded by the magnificent scenery of red sand dunes – deposited in distant times by winds from the Kalahari Desert – vast grasslands and rugged mountains, ROOISAND Desert Ranch close to the Gamsberg affords its guests a relaxing sojourn with every convenience.
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Comfort Rooms: Twin or Double Beds
Economy/Budget Twin Room
Mountain Chalet
Fully equipped two bedroom self catering chalet
Camping
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Premium Camping: Water, Electricity and Firewood included
Rooisand is ideally situated half-way between Windhoek and Walvis Bay or Sossusvlei and are easily reachable within 2-3 hours from either destination;
Travelling along the scenic Kupferberg and Gamsberg-Passes is the perfect intro to Namibia’s gravel roads and stunning landscape changes;
Rooisand's observatory is home to the largest and most state-of-the-art telescope/astrograph combination available for public viewing in Namibia;
Our partner, Faried Abu-Salih, avails his enormous range of telescopes and equipment at Rooisand to amateur astro-enthusiasts world-wide;
Rooisand sports red sand dunes, grassy plains, rugged mountain slopes – all within reach and is home to hundreds of Mountain Zebra and breeding Lapped-Faced vultures;
Rooisand offer night drives, sundowner drives, hiking tours to mineral sites and crystal deposits, rock art sites, clay dove shooting as well as the perfect introduction to an exciting star-gazing adventure – its very own Planetary Walk;
Since Rooisand only has a few (11 +2) rooms, the ambience is at all times tranquil and quiet;
Rooisand offer fresh, home-grown and home-made cuisine, are hospitable and accommodating and families with children enjoy our wide variety of amenities (pool, tennis courts, table tennis, darts) and being part of the day to day activities of farm life - experienced first-hand (we have a small herd of friendly goats and sheep);
Rooisand's campsite is ideal for the individual as well as for bigger groups, it is situated about 1,5 km away from the main ranch and offers 10 cabins, 5 campsites and ample space in between. A pool/waterhole and beach volleyball field as well as a dining and seating area around the kitchenette make camping comfortable. Furnished tents are also available on request.
Whether honeymooners, family, best friends or just travel companions, our mountain chalet offers a spectacular view, guarantees privacy and silence, promises the best sundowner (almost) every day and is equipped and furnished with stylish and comfortable finishes.
Have you ever had the opportunity to observe the globular cluster Omega Centauri or the surface of the moon and its many craters?
We offer you the chance of a lifetime – observations through one of the world’s best amateur telescopes, a 430 mm PlaneWave Astrograph at Rooisand’s own observatory under a perfect, absolutely crystal clear, dark sky near the Gamsberg and at an altitude of more than 1280 meters!
Since the summer of 2013, Rooisand owns one of the largest and most modern telescope combinations for “public viewing” in Namibia – set up in a 3.2m dome.
We invite our guests to book a guided astronomical observation, our Astro Tour, during their stay and to explore the secrets of the Namibian Starry Sky.
Planet Hiking Trail
A quite unique activity offered by Rooisand is our planetary walk, completed in early 2018.
A model of our solar system has been set up along the path stretching between the ranch and observatory, a distance of about 2.5km.
True to scale in size and distance (about 1: 1.79 billion), the trail starts off at the ranch gate and guides the hiker along to explore Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and finally, Neptune, located at the end of the trail at the Observatory.
In this model, the speed of light is around 16.74 cm/s, or, in other words, hikers walk through the solar system at about 8 times the speed of light!
This activity is offered free of charge and is the perfect introduction to raw astronomy and thus an ideal prelim to an astro-tour in the evening.
Fly Drone Safari
Drone flying is not permitted in Namibian National Parks, but at ROOISAND an unique activity has been created, which allows guests to head out into the wilderness to capture aerial footage with their own drones.
PLEASE NOTE that all drones in Namibia (commercial, hobby or recreational) must be registered with the Namibian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) at least 60 days before arrival. To register a private /hobby drone and receive a formal Letter of Approval (which needs to include permission for every intended flight) costs N$ 1200.00. More about these regulations is available at NCAA (Namibian Civil Aviation Authority)
Experience this unique sporting activity discover the fascination with clay pigeon shooting!
If you have always wanted to try clay pigeon shooting, Rooisand finally offers you this unique opportunity! Watch the “flying saucers” burst in the air and scatter to dust when you hit them with a shotgun.
No prior knowledge is required, but clay pigeon shooting can, unfortunately, only be offered to adults.
This activity can be booked on site, a pre-booking is not necessary.
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