# Rooisand Desert Ranch

Khomas Hochland, Khomas · Mapped: on the map. It has not cleared the selection standard yet, so read it as coverage, not a recommendation.

- Page: https://mindreachgetaways.com/na/khomas-hochland/wellness-retreat/rooisand-desert-ranch
- Book direct: https://book.nightsbridge.com/30719
- Their site: https://www.rooisand.com/
- Find it in Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rooisand%20Desert%20Ranch%2C%20C26%20Gamsberg%20Pass%2C%20Khomas%20Hochland%2C%20Khomas%2C%20Namibia

## Our read

The landscape does the work, and the altitude changes your pace within a day.

## Come here for

- Wildlife and landscape first, comfort second
- Sleeping outdoors without giving up a real bed
- Walking every day and sleeping hard
- Swimming, paddling or simply staring at water

## Skip it if

- Early starts and long drives are not your idea of rest

## The place

Rooisand Desert Ranch is an astro and guest farm on the fringe of the Namib Desert in Namibia's Khomas Hochland, along the C26 between the Gamsberg and Kuiseb mountain passes. Roughly halfway between Windhoek (170 km) and Walvis Bay on the Atlantic coast (190 km). The working ranch spans some 12,000 hectares of red sand dunes, grasslands, and rugged mountains near the Gamsberg. Accommodation ranges from fully equipped self-catering Mountain Chalet with panoramic views to comfort and standard rooms near the main house (breakfast included), open-sided Rooisand Cabins for outdoor enthusiasts, and shaded camping sites with electricity and shared ablution blocks. The main house anchors the stay with a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, tennis courts, table tennis, darts, and a lounge library with fireplace. Rooisand is renowned for stargazing: a hilltop observatory roughly 2.5 km from the ranch hosts one of Namibia's largest telescopes available for public viewing, plus a scale-model planetary hiking trail between the ranch gate and observatory. Guided astro tours, sundowner drives, scenic and game drives, mineral and rock-art tours, clay pigeon shooting, and drone safari flights (with licensing) round out the activity menu. Alongside free pool, tennis, and library use.

## What it is like

- Hilltop observatory: Guided astro tours with Namibia's largest public-viewing telescope setup.
- Desert ranch landscape: 12,000 ha of dunes, grassland, and mountains near the Gamsberg.
- Mountain Chalet views: Self-catering privacy with 360° sunsets and dark-sky nights.
- Pool & garden oasis: Main-house amenities between Windhoek and the Atlantic coast.

## Ways to stay

- Comfort / Standard Room · From N$ 1,700–1,950 pp sharing a night · https://book.nightsbridge.com/30719
- Mountain Chalet Self-Catering · From N$ 5,800 / unit (min 2 nights) · https://book.nightsbridge.com/30719
- Camping · N$ 325 per person per night · https://book.nightsbridge.com/30719

## Best seasons

- Clear dry season for optimal stargazing and sundowner drives
- Year-round stopover. Confirm seasonal road conditions for Gamsberg Pass

## Stay lengths

- 1–2 night stopover
- Multi-night ranch stay
- Chalet minimum 2 nights

## Getting there

Drive the C26 between Windhoek and Walvis Bay via Gamsberg or Kuiseb passes (~2–3.5 hours depending on direction). Registered private airstrip FYRS available. Notify the ranch in advance. GPS: S 23° 17' 15.0" E 16° 06' 22.8".

## Questions

**Where is Rooisand Desert Ranch located?**
On the C26 Gamsberg Pass in Namibia's Khomas Hochland. About 170 km from Windhoek and 190 km from Walvis Bay, between the Gamsberg and Kuiseb passes on the fringe of the Namib Desert.

**How do I get to Rooisand from Windhoek?**
Leave Windhoek on the C26 west via Kupferberg Pass; after Amani Farm, follow the C26 left toward Walvis Bay via Gamsberg Pass. Allow roughly 2–2.5 hours for gravel roads and pass speeds. GPS: S 23° 17' 15.0" E 16° 06' 22.8".

**What accommodation options are available?**
Comfort and standard rooms near the main house (breakfast included), a self-catering Mountain Chalet on a hill ~2.5 km away, open Rooisand Cabins, and five shaded camping sites. Book rooms via book.nightsbridge.com/30719.

**What makes the stargazing special?**
Rooisand's remote location offers minimal light pollution and low humidity. The ranch observatory hosts guided astro tours with one of Namibia's largest public-viewing telescopes, plus a free scale-model planetary walk to the observatory.

**What activities can guests do on the ranch?**
Free amenities include the pool, tennis, table tennis, darts, and library. Bookable activities include sundowner and scenic/game drives, mineral and rock-art tours, clay pigeon shooting, drone safari flights, and guided astro tours.

**How do I book or contact Rooisand?**
Book accommodation online at book.nightsbridge.com/30719 or email info@rooisand.com / call +264 81 127 7629. Use the contact form on rooisand.com for activity enquiries.

## How far to trust this

Written from what the property publishes. Not yet checked by hand. Confirm on their site before you book.
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