Location
:
It is situated in the peaceful solitude of an idyllic valley,
in the heart of the desert, KuanguKuangu is the ideal place
for travellers who seek tranquillity and intimacy. Nestled in
a dune, KuanguKuangu makes it possible for its occupants to
live in harmony with nature, at the same time offering them
comfort, luxury, adventure and relaxation.
The main characteristic of KuanguKuangu is the diversity of
the different desert landscapes in the region. The great expanses
of sand and the rocky plains alternate with endless areas of
savannah grass, majestic mountain ranges, and patches of vegetation
which surround the stretches of bright red sand. The variety
of the flora and the fauna is as fascinating as the nuances
in the colours of the landscape, which change continually over
the course of each day. These surroundings are unique, undergoing
constant transformation, and cannot be captured by photographers,
nor depicted in books
Facilities
available:
Includes drinkable running water, hot water available thanks
to the « donkey » system used by Namibian farmers
(water is heated by wood fire), stove as well as all the necessary
cooking equipment in the kitchen, and a « braai »
(barbecue) outside. Electricity (220V) is generated by solar
panels. Also KuanguKuangu is covered by the Namibian mobile
telephone network.
Accomodation
available:
It has one main room, which opens out towards the valley, and
is centered around a bed. You will be able to enjoy at leisure
both sun up and sun down on the Barchan dunes. Simple and uncluttered,
the bedroom with a spectacular view is an oasis of quietness
and inspiration. Behind this main room are the bathroom and
the kitchen, built around a rock in perfect harmony with the
natural environment.
This open-air part of KuanguKuangu offers a panoramic view of
the mountains situated behind KuanguKuangu during daytime…
or of the starry heaven as soon as night has fallen (the Namib
desert is reputedly the best place in Southern Africa to observe
the stars). The starry sky in southerly direction will thus
be visible to the naked eye, unobstructed, from the rock around
which KuanguKuangu is built. KuanguKuangu comes from "Omukuangukuangu",
a word used by the Ovambo people, meaning the milky way.
Activities:
Includes
game-drive (pre-booking required). The farm has a rich fauna
and flora. You will have the opportunity to see kudus, warthogs,
ostriches, horses, wild squirrels,
Not
far from KuanguKuangu, on the route D 1275, you can go for treks
on camel-back (ask Hannetjie to make reservations). KuanguKuangu
is surrounded by a mountain range, a veritable natural geological
marvel (gigantic rocks shaped by the climactic changes), which
you can explore on foot (the dry river bed passes just behind).
These rocky formations will reveal stunning and eccentricsurprises
to the attentive observer.
