Located in the arid area between Damaraland and Kaokoveld, the name Sesfontein was derived from the six fountains which have their source here. Fort Sesfontein is at the centre of this small settlement in the Kunene Region and an Oasis for travellers venturing in the wilderness to discover our history, wildlife and cultural heritage.
Probably the most well-known landmark in the area, the lodge was restored from the ruins of an historic fort from 1896. The restoration was done with great attention to detail and using the same materials and techniques used in the original build; it offers respite from your adventure into the northern part of Namibia.
In Namibia the important contributions that tourism brings to community upliftment and development cannot be overstated. Local communities are the custodians of their conservancies and land - Fort Sesfontein is no different. All of the staff, guides and management at the lodge come from the Sesfontein community, and the lodge helps generate income and creates employment opportunities for this community.
Updates are as follows:
° Full day Hoanib Excursion, a guided drive through one of the largest ephemeral rivers in Namibia. The scenery changes dramatically from grass veld to gravel desert and mountain ranges in search of the desert adapted Elephants
° Half day Himba Excursion, (duration about 4 hours) guided by an experienced guide from the local Himba community, guests enjoy an authentic interaction, respectful to the Himba beliefs and traditions
° Rock Engraving Tour, journey through breath-taking savannah bush and grass plains to visit millennia-old rock carvings at Sossos depicting African fauna.
° - All tours are conducted in small groups and include packed lunch and a soft drink. All tours depart after breakfast - min 4/ max 12 guests per trip).
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