Harnas Guest Farm Namibia

Harnas: farm and foundation

Harnas farm which was once a cattle farm has become a sanctuary for injured and orphaned animals by the owners. Later Harnas Wildlife Foundation has been established for the purpose of supporting of activities of the orphanage and controlling of donations. The Foundation is the only animal welfare foundation of its kind in Africa.

Family unit Timbila

Timbila - the family cottage - consists of 2 separate bedrooms - in the front section there are 2 x three quarter beds and at the back the 1 room with 4 single beds, so it can accommodate up to 6 pax.

Facilities and statistics

Member of Hospitality Association of Namibia. 16 beds are available in 6 cottages and igloo tents en-suite. A restaurant and a swimming pool are available. Activities offered include game drives and animal feeding tours.

How to get there

Take main road B6 from Windhoek towards Gobabis and turn into C22 leading to Drimopsis. After approximately 29 km turn right into the road to Harnas for another 35 km. Transfers can be organised on request.

Check-in and check-out times

Check-in: 12.00
Check-out: 10.00

Important

All visits to Harnas are done at visitors' own risk.

More information

Harnas Lion, Leopard and Cheetah Farm was registered in April 1995 as a guest farm. The high costs of animal care necessitated this move. The Van der Merwe family had been taking in animals since the late 1970's and operated the farm on the income generated from cattle farming. The expenses and orphans grew quickly and by 1995, the farm housed some 200 creatures.
Since the establishment of the guest farm, Harnas has grown to become part of the public consciousness and therefore the Trust Fund and Wildlife Foundation was established during mid 1997 to control donations and monies received.
Today, Harnas operates as an animal sanctuary and orphanage. We are currently embarking on a new Wild Dog rehabilitation program which will utilize our dogs as a breeding colony. Further, we are involved in the Etosha Project which focuses on the escaping lions that are shot annually by farmers bordering the park. We are further involved with the Large Carnivore Management Forum and we hope to embark on an education campaign soon, visiting the primary schools of Namibia, teaching the value of conservation to our children.
There is no use in conserving the creatures of this country if we limit ourselves to our work within the perimeters of the farm.
The funds generated by the guest farm serve to support the Foundation.
The following amenities and activities exist:
- 2 four bed family wooden chalets
- 1 three bed wooden chalet
- 1 double bed wooden chalet
- 1 single bed wooden chalet
- 3 double bed igloos.
- Camping site with warm water, full amenities as well as a field kitchen equipped with a stove.
- Day visit facilities
- All bungalows are equipped with a small refrigerator, coffee, tea, kettle etc., as well as a braai area each. The igloos have a small sink. All the bungalows have bathrooms en suite.

We have a fully licensed bar and a restaurant. We do not serve a la carte meals however. We further offer the opportunity of self catering as well as braais for day visitors which they can either purchase pack from us or self cater entirely. We also offer bush braais during the evening on a regular basis. This can also be requested upon reserving. Reservations are essential.

Landing Strip
Elevation: 4800 ft
Co-ordinates: South 21-43.339, East 9-20.913
Radio Frequency: 124.8 MHZ
Runway: 17/35 1.5km, 09/27 1.6km
All pilots please note: A 50 metre Telecom radio tower 65 meter on the right hand side of centre line on final approach runway 35.

The landing strip is close to the lodge. The guests do not need to arrange any transfer - the lodge will fetch them at no additional costs.

DIRECTIONS TO HARNAS FROM WINDHOEK
As you enter Gobabis, you will approach a 4-way stop. TURN LEFT. You are now on the road directly to Botswana. Follow this road for +- 6 km towards Botswana. TURN LEFT onto road C22. The road sign Harnas Lion, Leopard and Cheetah Farm indicates the direction and distance. Drive for +- 10 km, the road will change to a gravel road. Drive straight for +- 30 km. There will be Harnas road sign. TURN RIGHT. Drive for +- 7,5 km. There will be Harnas road sign. KEEP LEFT and drive for +- 38 km. The entrance to Harnas is on the LEFT.

DIRECTIONS TO HARNAS FROM BOTSWANA
As you enter Namibia, keep straight on the road to Gobabis. Travel for +- 90 km, you will be +- 6 km from Gobabis. TURN RIGHT onto road C22. The road sign Harnas Lion, Leopard and Cheetah Farm indicates the direction and distance. Drive for +- 10 km, the road will change to a gravel road. Drive straight for +- 30 km. There will be Harnas road sign. TURN RIGHT. Drive for +- 7,5 km. There will be Harnas road sign. KEEP LEFT and drive for +- 38 km. The entrance to Harnas is on the LEFT.

Rates 2008 per person: (valid till 31.10.2008):

As of the 1 March 2008 the Guest Farm division of Harnas will no longer be open for overnight guest and day visitors. However we will continue to host open weekends for the public on pre-planned dates throughout the year. We will advertise and inform the public and tour operators of these planned open days/weekends.

Accommodation	Full board, 2 activities and bottle of table wine at dinner	Dinner, bed and breakfast
Cottages	N$ 1359	N$ 974
Single supplement	N$ 491	N$ 491
Igloo	N$ 1108	N$ 722
Single supplement	N$ 459	N$ 459
Camping per person, no meals	N$ 155

Activities*:

Activity	Status	Time	Price per person per activity
Horse riding p/h	To be arranged prior to arrival	-	N$ 100
Morning animal feeding tour	-	07h00	N$ 260
Evening animal feeding tour	-	17h00	N$ 170

* If only activities are booked: 165 N$ once-off booking fee.
Dinner is served at around 19:30.
Entry fees are applicable to day visitors.

Reservations & information:

Elena Travel Services & Car Hire CC
P.O. Box 3127 Windhoek, Namibia
Fax: +264 61 244558
E-mail: info@namibweb.com

To book:

1) you can e-mail us requesting information and/or rates

Reservations are only accepted in writing: by fax or via e-mail.
Final availability confirmation: in writing: by fax or via e-mail.

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