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SWARTFONTEIN GUEST FARM
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you stay in relaxed and well-fed comfort surrounded by unspoiled bush in all directions. You have the feeling of being way deep in Africa, close to the land and far from the tourist crowds.
The house is relaxed and spacious. There are comfortable armchairs on the veranda and on the lawn, under a sunshade. In the cosy living room and dining room an eclectic mix of ancient Italian furniture, big leather couches, family portraits, ancient paintings and objects collected all over the world, makes this place quite unique. There is also a large library with more than 1,000 books in different languages on various subjects including wildlife, birds, nature conservation and African history.
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SWARTFONTEIN GUEST FARM
Up to ten guests can be accommodated in five well-appointed bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, named after five African deserts. Each room is individually decorated with fabrics, furniture and artefacts collected in different parts of the continent. Electricity and hot water are available 24 hours a day thanks to solar energy.
A major commitment is the preservation of the very fragile and sensitive eco-system of the Nature Reserve surrounding the lodge.
Swartfontein offers many possibilities of entertainment to its visitors. Most activities centre on experiencing the wildlife and the diverse scenery of the Nature Reserve. Guests are taken on game drives or photographic safaris in a 4x4 vehicle, or on guided bird, game and flora walks. For the more adventurous ones a day walk in the wildest parts of the Reserve in search of the very protected and elusive mountain zebra can be organised on request.
One of the highlights of the stay at the lodge is a sundowner at the top of the escarpment, admiring a breathtaking view over the mountains, the plains and the red dunes of the desert in the distance, while sipping a glass of chilled sparkling wine.
After a busy day join Silvia and Roberto for meals in the old dining room, in the hart of the house. Food is memorable: a blend of Italian and local dishes prepared with natural ingredients from the lodge's vegetable garden, home made bread and ice cream, an excellent selection of South African wines (some of which exclusively bottled for the Namib Spreetshoogte Reserve) and a very special Italian "espresso" coffee, transform the meal in a delightful "gourmet" experience. Conversation at the communal table is lively, and you have the feeling of getting to know your hosts and their other guests.
English, French, Italian and Portuguese are fluently spoken at Swartfontein. In any case, the warm welcome and the friendly atmosphere are a universal language, fully understood by all the guests who seem to appreciate it very much.
Room rates are usually valid from 01 November - 31 October
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Full pre-payment is required for all reservations 60 days before arrival.
Please note - rates are subject to change without prior notice.
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