Conservation has a long history in Namibia. As early as 1907 an huge area of 93.240 sq km. in the north of Namibia was proclaimed a game reserve. As a comparison, Ireland is only 70.000 sq.km and Indiana, USA covers an area of 93.000 sq.km. This conservation region stretched from the west coast to the eastern side of the Etosha Pan. In 1964 this protected area was reduced to 22.270 sq km. and farmland was fenced off. Further comparisons of size: Wales is only 20.763 sq km and Massachusetts is 24.000sq. km.
The former owners farmed beef cattle on the eastern half of the farmland and utilised the western half for game hunting.
In 1993 four idealistic Europeans purchased the farmland to make a dream come true. A thatched 18-bed lodge was built in a forested (!) part of the property. The internal cattle fences were removed, more permanent waterholes were made and today game that formerly fled on hearing a vehicle stands and accepts the presence of humans.
In 1998 the farmland was formally proclaimed a Private Game Reserve by act of Parliament. This private reserve covers an area of 7.000 ha and is adjacent to the present eastern border of the Etosha National Park incorporating the eastern tip of Fischer's Pan.
After an eventful day in the Etosha National Park, what nicer place to come home to ! This tranquil retreat for max 20 guests is located in a Tamboti-Terminalia forest next to a dry river bed. Be close to nature, wining and dining under the thatched roof of the main building which is virtually without walls so that African sights, sounds and smells are ever present. The structure of wood and thatch with natural stone floors and furnished with dolf wood furniture and local handicrafts enhance the African feeling.

Rates 2008/2009 per person per night (valid until 31 October 2009):