NamibWeb.com - The online guide to Namibia: Daan Viljoen Park Windhoek

Information on one of Namibia's National parks, the nearest to Windhoek.

Daan Viljoen Park can be reached driving down Sam Nujoma Avenue for 18 kilometres from Windhoek. The turn-off is daanviljoen.JPG (14005 bytes)

clearly signposted. The park, located amongst hills of Khomas Hochland, is the smallest in Namibia and the nearest to Windhoek.
History. The park was proclaimed in 1962.
Name. The park was named after a former Administrator Mr. D. Viljoen who took a major part in establishing the park.
The park is very popular as an alternative place to stay instead of staying in the capital and for day visitors.
The rest camp is located on the banks of Augeigas dam has several bungalows, camping site and picnic site for a day visitors.
Wildlife. Several game species can be seen in the park including kudu, red hartebeest, springbok, klipspringer, steenbok, eland and Oryx antelopes, baboons (burglar bars were installed in the kiosk in the vicinity of the restaurant to keep them out), blue wildebeests and giraffes. As there are no predators you are allowed to leave your anywhere in the park. Bird species: helmeted guinea fowl, red billed francolin, yellow billed hornbill, rock runner. More than 200 bird species can be observed in the park. Bird list can be obtained in the park's office.
Vegetation type of the park is highland savanna. The most common trees are: mountain thorn, camel thorn, buffalo thorn, red bushwillow and candle thorn.

Entertainment area: open space with a roof, fridge, table and chairs, iron pot, stove, cutlery and crockery, kettle, communal ablution facilities and field kitchen:
''Die Kraal'': N$ 950 per day (max 50 persons), ''Die Es'': N$ 1395 per day (max 150 persons).

Entertainment area: open space with a roof, fridge, table and chairs, iron pot, stove, cutlery and crockery, kettle, communal ablution facilities and field kitchen: 2008
''Die Kraal'': N$ 999 per day (max 50 persons), ''Die Es'': N$ 1399 per day (max 100 persons).
Other facilities: swimming pool, kiosk and restaurant. Note: no pets allowed. No motorcycles.
Open throughout the year. Day visitors must leave before 18.00. The park and resort are open throughout the year. Park's gates are open from sunrise to sunset.
Angling is possible at the resort, depending on the dam level. Permits are obtainable at the park office.

Unit type	Number of units	Daily rates per person	Single rate	Note
Family chalet	2	N$ 349	N$ 599	Maximum 4 adults
Bush chalet	20	N$ 249	N$ 349	Bed and breakfast maximum 2 adults
Camping	30	N$ 99 per site plus N$ 49 per person	-	Maximum 8 persons per site
Children under the age of 6 stay free of change, 6-12 years old pay 50%. Provision for children will be made upon arrival; however the booking must be made in advance

Restaurant:
Open: 7.00-9.00, 12.00-14.00, 18.00-22.00
Meal times:
7.00-8.30, 12.00-13.30, 18.00-20.30
Daan Viljoen Hiking Trail:
The game park excludes potentially dangerous game species such as elephant, buffalo and the large cats, which means that visitors can safely explore the park on foot. The trail is undertaken at the hikers' own risk. Own food and water must be provided. The unguided trail of 32 km is open to groups of 3 to 12 persons and 32 km long (normally completed in two days).
Departure time: daily at 9.00 form the park's office, duration: 1 or 2 days.
Reservations should be made well in advance. The price: 135 N$ per person.
Own transport, food and water must be arranged.
Reservations
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Elena Travel Services & Car Hire CC
P.O. Box 3127 Windhoek, Namibia
Fax: +264 61 244558
E-mail: info@namibweb.com

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

Adults foreign N$ 40	Passenger vehicle (up to 10 seats) N$ 10
Adults SADC N$ 30	Bus (11-25 seats) N$ 40
Adults Namibian residents N$ 10	Bus (26-50 seats) N$ 300
Children (6-16) no charge	Bus (51 and more seats) N$ 500