Daan Viljoen Game Park
Situated amongst the rolling hills of the Khomas Hochland, the Daan
Viljoen Game Park is a sanctuary for game typical of Namibia's highland.
Because of its proximity to Windhoek and its tranquil setting, it is a
popular overnight stop for visitors who wish to avoid the hustle and
bustle of the capital. At weekends it is also popular with locals from
Windhoek.
Although small, the park supports a healthy game population and is also
a good spot for bird-watching. In addition to the tarred access road,
there is a 6,4 km gravel-surface circular drive which facilitates
game-viewing.
However, the best way to get a closer look at the plants and animals of
the park is on foot. As there are no large predators in the park,
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DIRECTIONS:
From Windhoek take the C28 west for +/- 15 km. The Daan Viljoen Game
Park turn-off is clearly marked, and the gate is 1,5 km from the main
road. The park office is another 2,5 km along this road.
ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodation consists of two-bedded bungalows equipped with a
refrigerator, kettle, hot plate and wash basin, as well as an outside
fireplace. Field kitchens with gas cookers and a scullery, as well as
ablution facilities, are shared.
Camp sites with communal ablutions are available for those who enjoy
getting down to basics.
FACILITIES:
There is a restaurant, kiosk and swimming pool. For day visitors there
are picnic sites along the edge of the dam, while two open-air
entertainment areas are popular with groups. No service station is
available in the park.
Restaurant hours: 07h30 to 09h00; 12h00 to 14h00; 19h00 to 22h00. Meal
times: 07h30 to 08h30; 12h00 to 13h30; 19h00 to 20h30.
Please note:
Open throughout the year.
Only overnight visitors with reserved accommodation may enter the camp
until 24h00.
Day visitors must make prior arrangements for their visits at the camps
and must leave the camp before 18h00.
No pets are allowed. (There are kennels at the gate where visitors may
leave their animals, but they have to take care of pets themselves.)
No motor-cycle, scooters and power-cycles.
DAAN VILJOEN UNGUIDED HIKING TRAIL:
There is a 32km un-guided trail which starts at 9h00 from the office of
the Daan Viljoen Rest Camp.
Only one group of 3 - 12 persons is allowed per trail.
Reservations must be made well in advance.
Hikers must provide own food and equipment.
The Trail is undertaken at the hikers own risk. |
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