![]() ![]() It is probably a lot more comfortable than camping but was a bit limited compared to a lot of self-catering chalets. On the farm visitors can explore the ancient and famous Quivertree Forest and the dolerite rock formations of the Giants Playground at their leisure. That said, it was an interesting place and was very good value for a one night stopover and a chance to visit the quivetrees. The Quivertree Forest Rest Camp, located on the farm Gariganus just 13 km north-east of Keetmanshoop on road M29, offer tourists comfortable accommodation amid a pristine Namibian landscape. We'd booked this as it said it had a fully equipped kitchen but in fact it only had a microwave and a kettle (NB don't switch them both on at once as it trips the socket) - a small hotplate or gas burner and a couple of pans would have been useful for us. We were travelling across Namibia and alternating between hotels/guesthouses and self-catering accommodation. The proprietors were friendly and they have a collection of dogs with their own interesting stories as well as the cheetahs - I'm still not totally clear why the cheetahs are there but I assume they are 'rescue' animals. The mosquito net over the bed was very useful as we did seem to get large numbers of insects visiting us overnight, which may also be to do with the amount of rain there had been recently.The acoustics in the igloo are very odd - this is not a criticism, just an observation. It was a fun place to sleep and had a bit of a sci-fi feel about it (is what the accommodation on Mars will look like?). The domed 'igloos' are fibreglass (they were previously used by the railway but not sure what for) and although basic, had a perfectly adequate shower & toilet and the bed was comfortable. We booked one of the self-catering 'igloos' as we wanted to visit the quivertree forest and the giant's playground on our travels. If you are planning to stay a while in Keetmanshoop or just for an evening on your route I would definitely recommend you stay here as it has everything you require. They also have camping facilities, with the camping area located right next to the quiver tree forest. The rest camp has a few attractions such as the cheetah feeding everyday at 17:00, the quiver tree forest which is within walking distance of where we stayed and the giants playground which is a few minutes drive away. ![]() The camp's main building has a restaurant as well as a small kiosk with basic items. Just outside the building are a few communal braai areas, a kitchen with cutlery/crockery and a pool. ![]() The rooms are very beautiful and each has its own bathroom. We stayed in one of the self-catering rooms which were connected to a main communal area which had a mini-bar fridge, microwave, and some cups and glasses. Extremely poor value for the price.The Quiver Tree Rest Camp is just a short distance outside of Keetmanshoop, reached by a gravel road which was in a pretty good condition when we visited. Their coldness made me wonder if they should be in the hospitality business at all. The owners are obviously only thinking profit and really don't have tourist needs at heart. Look for a better option in town and drive here to see the quiver trees unless you have to be right next to the entrance. It's a little embarrassing when guests are all looking at each other wondering who will take the last morsel of food. The meals are actually severely rationed to the point of leaving guests hungry. The real disappointment came at dinner and breakfast. We stayed in an igloo which was fine for one night but definitely not the most comfortable of accomodations. Is he the self-appointed guardian? Part of the stay that is free is the cheetah feeding which attracts many tourists but leaves one wondering who is really profiting from the arrangement. Fine but weird considering that the forest is just behind the property and there's no actual pay station. We were greeted by the unprofessional and brash owner who quickly reminded us that we need to pay to enter the forest. My wife and I stayed here for one night to break a long drive and see the quiver tree forest. ![]()
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