Die Withuis Guest Farm
Grünau, Namibia
Die Withuis Guest Farm was bought in 1912 by Frederich Haschke, Mickberg (15 000 hectares) for £2 500. It was then known as the waterless farm. He immediately started building a house for Martha Feiber, his wife to be. Building material for the house was imported from Germany to Lüderitz Bay, from where it was railed to Klein-Karas station. A steel tyred wagon was used to transport the material from Klein-Karas station to the farm. Water needed for building the house was transported from the neighbouring farm, Grabwasser. There is no information on how long it took to complete the house, but after all the trouble of building the house for his bride, to his greatest disappointment, he still could not find any water on the farm. When the First World War broke out, troops from the Union of South Africa invaded this German colony. In April 1915 the young couple, who were persued by troops, fled to the north of the colony with some of their possessions and live stock. The White House was left behind, furniture and all. Their flight was cut short when they were arrested on the 17th of April and all their possessions were confiscated. Frederich was sent to a prisoners-of-war camp at Kimberley and Martha was kept prisoner at Gibeon. All the adversity was too much for Frederich. He was declared temporarily insane and sent to Falkenburg, a mental hospital in Cape Town. In 1918 he was sent back to Germany, where he was re-united with his wife.
Fully equipped with modern amenities, come and enjoy your stay!
Our accommodation consists of the main White House as well as self-catering chalets and camping. Ideal for quiet getaways, couples, family holidays, a weekend with friends or larger groups.
In comfortable, charmingly rustic surroundings you’re sure to enjoy what this farm has to offer. Book a camp stand and experience the blissful tranquility of sleeping under the Namibian stars! All accommodation can be easily accessed by car (no 4×4 vehicles necessary).
Airconditioning, heaters, bedding, towels, cutlery, toaster, kettle, tea, coffee, and sugar are placed fresh in each room and the rooms have a well-stocked fridge with cold beer, wine, soft drinks and ice.
For the nature lovers, camping is available at N$200 per person as well as tents, mattresses and bedding in the winter seasons at N$150 per person (May-Aug).
The Main Building
The White House has a communal dining room, fully equipped kitchen, living room and barbeque area. In the kitchen you will find a well-stocked fridge with cold beer, wine, soft drinks and water. Tea, coffee, sugar and milk are also available in the kitchen. Our main building is fully equipped with modern amenities, and each room has its own private shower and toilet facilities.
3 x Family Rooms inside the White House each with a double bed and two single beds, on-suite bathroom with toilet, basin and shower and air-conditioning.
Extra matrass can be placed on the floor for a 3rd child upon request at no extra costs.
These rooms share a communal lounge, dining room, kitchen and braai area.
Coffee, tea, sugar and milk are available in the kitchen as well as a fully stocked fridge with wines, beers, soft drinks, mixers, fruit juice, water, chocolates and ice which works on an honesty bar system.
1 x Student Room on the back porch of the White House with two single beds, on-suite bathroom with toilet, basin and shower and air-conditioning. This room has its own mini fridge in the room with wine, b wines, beers, soft drinks, mixers, fruit juice, water, chocolates and ice which works on an honesty bar system.
Coffee, tea, sugar and milk are available in the kitchen of the White House and this room also has access to the communal dining room, lounge and braai area.
Will Chalets
Each chalet has a fully equipped kitchenette, well stocked fridge with cold beer, wine, soft drinks and water, private barbeque area and en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and wash basin. Tea, coffee, sugar and milk is also available.
FAMILY CHALETS
1 x Family Chalet on the side of the White House
2 x Family Chalets back to back behind the White House
Each of these chalets has an open plan bedroom/fully equipped kitchenette/eating area with a double bed and bunker beds, on-suite bathroom with toilet, basin and shower, private braai area and air-conditioning.
Coffee, tea, sugar and milk is available in each chalet and each fridge is stocked with wines, beers, soft drinks, mixers, fruit juice, water, chocolates and ice which works on an honesty bar system.
TWIN CHALET
1 x Twin Chalet with open plan bedroom/kitchenette with two single beds, on-suite bathroom with toilet, basin and shower, air-conditioning and private braai area.
Coffee, tea, sugar and milk is available in the chalet and the fridge is stocked with wines, beers, soft drinks, mixers, fruit juice, water, chocolates and ice which works on an honesty bar system.
DOUBLE ROOM
1 x Double Room with a double bed, on-suite bathroom with toilet, basin and shower, dining area, private braai area and air-conditioning.
Coffee, tea, sugar and milk is available in the room and the fridge is stocked with wines, beers, soft drinks, mixers, fruit juice, water, chocolates and ice which works on an honesty bar system.
THIS ROOM IS AT THE RECEPTION WHICH IS 3KM AWAY FROM THE ACTUAL WHITE HOUSE, CHALETS, SWIMMING RESIOVOR AND HIKING TRAIL.
TRIPLE ROOM
1 x Triple Room with a one double bed, one single bed, on-suite bathroom with toilet, basin and shower, dining area, private braai area and air-conditioning.
Coffee, tea, sugar and milk is available in the room and the fridge is stocked with wines, beers, soft drinks, mixers, fruit juice, water, chocolates and ice which works on an honesty bar system.
THIS ROOM IS AT THE RECEPTION WHICH IS 3KM AWAY FROM THE ACTUAL WHITE HOUSE, CHALETS, SWIMMING RESIOVOR AND HIKING TRAIL
Camping
Each campsite has an electrical outlet, water faucet and light as well as a communal ablution block, with showers, toilets and basins.
4 x Campsites each with a power point, running water and a light. Not a lot of trees but shaded in each site.
Communal ablution block with two showers, toilets and wash basins.
Communal dish washing area and washing line.
Tents
ONLY AVAILABLE FROM THE 1ST OF APRIL UNTIL THE 31ST OF AUGUST!
During Apr to August each year we pitch tents for travellers looking for budget accommodation. This is for the camper that doesn’t feel like pitching his or her own tent. This is exactly like camping you just don’t have to pitch your own tent, all other equipment is still needed. Each tent has matrasses, bedding and towels. No lights in the tents.
2 x Double Tents each with a double bed matrass, bedding, pillows and towels
2 x Triple Tents each with a double bed and single bed matrass, bedding, pillows and towels
You need to bring your own camping equipment and lights and you make use of the communal ablution block in the campsite.
This is just like camping we just pitch the tent for you and supply your matrasses and bedding.
Activities
Trips need to be booked well in advance, please.
The White House is 115 km from the Fish River-Canyon (C12), and 125 km from Ai-Ais hotsprings (C10). The area is known for a succulent plant called Lithops (beeskloutjies). More specifically the Mickberg-gensis, a sub specie of the Karasmontana group can be found on this farm.
We offer packages where, 2 nights’ accommodation, dinner, breakfasts, and transfers are offered for the hikers hiking the Fish River hiking trail.
Farm trip including Rose-Quartz mine.
This is a site-seeing trip with a duration of 3-4 hours and includes a visit to the Rose-Quartz mine.
Hiking, Swimming, Camping.
For those who would like to be more active, come and enjoy our hiking trail or cycling on dirt roads. Just bring your own mountain bike. We also have an old farm dam converted into a swimming pool with clear water and for the children; the Jungle Gym of their dreams.
Hiking
We have a 2.5km hiking trail at the back of the White House with beautiful views.
Easy walking for everyone!
Swimming
We have converted one of our farm reservoirs into a swimming pool, painted blue with clean water.
Jungle gym
Something for the little ones to enjoy after a long day in the vehicle.
Mountain biking
Bring your own mountain bike and enjoy a 5km, 10km or 60km double track trail.
A Succulent trip.
The “Mickberg-gensis” a sub specie of the Karas-montana is unique to this farm. This trip and finding Lithops, is an experience of a lifetime. Dolf will make sure that you look in the right areas to find them and to see where these little plants grow in their normal habitat.
Rates:
- R660.00 per chalet – Single
- R880.00 per chalet – Double
- R950.00 – per chalet – 3 adults per room
- R1020.00 per chalet – 4 adults per chalet
Children:
- Full price – U/12
- Free – U/6
Camping:
- R150.00 pp.pn
Tents:
- R250.00 pp.pn
Meals:
- R90.00 – Breakfast
- R200.00 – Dinner
- R200.00 – Braai pack
Pertinent Info
- There are only two single rooms, if they are fully booked all other rooms will be sold at the double occupancy rate for single persons.
- Family Rooms are one room with a double bed and two single beds with on-suite bathroom.
- Chalets are one open plan room with a double bed, bunker beds, small kitchenette and on-suite bathroom with a private braai area.
- Only Room 1 is pet friendly and needs to be arranged prior to arrival.
Fish River Accommodation Packages:
- R2590.00 pp – 4 hikers sharing a family room.
- R2820.00 pp – 3 hikers sharing a family room.
- R3040.00 pp – 2 hikers sharing a room.
- R3488.00 pp – 1 hiker in a room.
Admin Fee:
- R55.00 once off per reservation.
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