Visit Duwisib Castle, Sossusvlei, Sesriem Canyon
Accommodation and Tourist Attractions around Maltahöhe, Namibia
Oct 13, 2009
Maltahöhe is a town roughly in the center of the country between Windhoek and the South African border posts on the C14 and approximately 110 kilometers from Mariental. Often overlooked by tourists, Maltahöhe offers an excellent starting point from where to explore several of Namibia's wonderful tourist attractions.
Tourist Attractions in Maltahöhe, Namibia
According to Willie and Sandra Olivier, An African Adventurers Guide to Namibia, Struik Publishers, 2003, Maltahöhe was established in 1900 and derived its name from the wife of the commander of the garrison at Gibeon, Malta von Burgsdorff. Although the town itself is not a beehive of activity, a few attractions in and around the town are worth a visit.
To the east of the town of Maltahöhe rests the more than 40 graves of German Schutztruppe who died during battles against the Nama rebel leader Hendrik Witbooi. North of Maltahöhe on the farm Sandhof, two large pans showcase Crinum paludosium lilies after good rains. These lilies reach a height of about 17 centimeters and elephant nosed beetles pollinate the flowers. The spectacle lasts only a few days after the rain.
Tourist Attractions Around Maltahöhe, Namibia
Using Maltahöhe as a base, holidaymakers in Namibia can explore the red dunes of Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon. This may take a little planning, as the dunes are 185 km away and requires an early start if visitors want to see the sunrise over the dunes.
About 16km south of Maltahöhe, visitors to Namibia can explore the Namseb Game Lodge that is situated on a plateau. The lodge offers guided game viewing trips and tourists may spot giraffe, blue wildebeest, eland, red hartebeest, springbok and Hartmann's mountain zebra.
Duwisib Castle is 85 km south from Maltahöhe and a popular tourist attraction in Namibia. Captain Hans-Heinrich von Wolf and his wife built this imposing castle in 1908-9. He later abandoned the castle and today the castle and the remainder of the original furniture are on display to the public.
Accommodation in and Around Maltahöhe, Namibia
Several accommodation options are available for tourists intending to spend a few days in the Maltahöhe area. The accommodation available includes:
Backpacker's accommodation at:
- Oa Hera Namib Backpackers; tel. +264 63 293 028
Bed & Breakfast accommodation at:
- Kokerboom Bed & Breakfast; tel. +264 63 683 010
- Tsauchab River Camp; tel. +264 63 683 256
- Wildpark Bed & Breakfast; tel. +264 63 293 554
Camping accommodation at:
- Betta Campsite; tel. +264 63 693 003
- Duwisib Castle; tel. +264 66 385 303
- Duwisib Guest Farm & Campsite; tel. +264 63 293 344
- Guest Farm Burgsdorf; tel. +264 63 293 204
- Tsauchab River Camp - see above
Hotel Accommodation at:
- Maltahöhe Hotel; tel. +264 63 293 013
The Maltahöhe Hotel is rich in history and one of the oldest hotels in Namibia. Tourists should ask the owners to relay the legends associated with the bar while enjoying a refreshing drink at the wooden counter.
With relatively light tourist traffic and a myriad of interesting tourist attractions, Maltahöhe is a town that should be on the itinerary of every visitor to Namibia.
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