REST, RESET AND REJUVENATE at NamibGrens

It’s the last stretch to the summer holidays and the pressure is building. Suddenly new tasks pop up, last-minute emergencies, out-of-control meetings. And you wonder when will your summer break eventually start? A mini-break is all you need to get you through that final leg before the holidays! Something to revive your senses, to relax your mind and soothe the soul. The best medicine is getting out into nature, so pack your camping gear and spend a quick weekend away at NamibGrens Nature Reserve.

Annelien Robberts

The drive isn’t too long from Windhoek, only about two-and-a-half hours on the B1 south through Rehoboth. Or via the mountains on the C26 gravel road for about the same amount of time but with less traffic and more views. Take half the day off on Friday and be there before sunset.

The campsites at NamibGrens are tucked at the foot of massive bouldered koppies that shield them from the sun for most of the day. Scramble up the ancient slope the next morning to watch the sunrise from the top. No flashing lights, no honking cars, neon signs, blinking notifications or devices screaming for your attention. Pink skies unfurl over the landscape that seems to go on forever to the soundtrack of birdsong, scented with fresh air.

Breakfast is a simple affair. All the campsites have concrete prep areas and fire pits with builtin seating. Not to mention intriguing ablutions between the burnt amber rocks where only the geckos can see you. Nights are spent by the campfire under a clear night sky dotted with brilliant stars. The heat of the day gets shaken off with dips in the splash pools around the camping area, which become the designated meeting point after hikes, walks and bicycle rides in the surroundings.

The villas dotted along the horizon are the popular glamping options. Fully furnished, complete kitchens, deep bathtubs and bedroom views of the surroundings. The same indulgence in nature, with a little less effort and a little more luxury.

A weekend spent camping or renting a villa, being immersed in nature at NamibGrens, will leave you refreshed, recharged and ready to take on the last few weeks of 2019.

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