Place to stay · Kunene
Bambatsi Guestfarm
One of Namibia's oldest guest farms, on a hill at about 1,234 m west of Outjo, with bungalows, a campsite and German-Namibian home cooking. A handy stop between Etosha and Twyfelfontein.
Bambatsi is a family guest farm west of Outjo, about 400 km north of Windhoek and around two hours’ drive from Etosha. It’s one of the oldest guest farms in the country and is run by the Hälbich family. The farm sits on a hill at roughly 1,234 m, which gives it long views over the mopane savanna. It works well as a night or two on the way between Etosha and Damaraland.
What to expect
The bungalows sleep two, three or four, each with its own shower and toilet, hot water, mosquito nets and a terrace facing the sunset. Plugs are the German type, so bring the right adaptor. There’s a pool, a bar and terraces looking out over the bush. Meals are German-Namibian home cooking from the hostess, and afternoon coffee and cake is part of the routine.
The campsite has shaded pitches with braai places and a washroom with four separate bathrooms, each with a toilet and hot shower. Campers can use the pool terraces too.
Practical details
- Phone: +264 81 245 8803. Email: info@bambatsi.com.
- Rates for bungalows and camping are on request.
- Check-in from 10am, check-out by 10am.
- You can walk in the hills and mopane woodland around the farm for birds and game.
Good to know
The farm suggests staying two nights or more, and it makes sense as a base. Vingerklip (Fingerklip), Twyfelfontein and the Petrified Forest are all within reach as self-drive day trips, with time to get back for the afternoon coffee. The farm has a German-speaking tradition and keeps the old Südwester (South West Africa) farm style.
Last updated 7 October 2026. Sources: Bambatsi Guestfarm, Bambatsi Guestfarm, accommodation, Bambatsi Guestfarm, camping, Bambatsi Guestfarm, terms and conditions, Info-Namibia.
