Uis Elephant Guesthouse
Uis, Namibia
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Overview
Uis Elephant Guesthouse is situated in the heart of Uis – the old mining settlement, a mere 30 min drive away from the famous Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain. Our guesthouse offers 4 standard and 5 luxury rooms, as well as 3 double-story suites for guests wanting to indulge in a comfortable stay-over close to the Brandberg. All of our rooms are en-suite and equipped with twin beds, a dressing table, air conditioning, and mosquito nets. Their interior design boasts of a rustic farmer's flair with a modern and clean touch. Combining stylish luxury and elegant cuisine. We are a bed & breakfast, providing guests with a delicious breakfast buffet, dinner, and lunch (on request). We serve homemade cuisine. We also offer a free airstrip shuttle service. Uis Elephant Guesthouse and its surroundings invite you to explore beautiful nature. We offer full-day Brandberg excursions and sundowner drives.
Rooms & Availability
2-Night Sleep-Out Package/Luxury Room
Accommodation for our guests is provided in modern dome-style tents. The tents provide comfortable beds consisting of a stretcher, a fully made-up bedroll, and a pillow. We provide ablutions and ensure privacy as well as comfort in the wildest of locations.
The adventure starts as a sundowner drive in the late afternoon. After the sundowner, the clients will be taken to the camp which has been set up prior to their arrival. The guests can enjoy a refreshing drink while sitting around the fireplace. Later in the evening, a warm supper will be prepared on the fire. After dinner, the guests can enjoy sitting around the fire, listening to the sounds of the wild, and gazing at the stars above. As dawn breaks, our day begins with hot filter coffee/tea and rusks around the fire. The guests will then be transferred back to the guesthouse in time for a scrumptious breakfast. The rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy a splash into the pool in the lush garden or take a drive out to visit the famous "White Lady" rock engravings. Alternatively, book an Elephant Drive with the guesthouse (at own account).
Rates on request
2-Night Sleep-Out Package/Standard Room
Accommodation for our guests is provided in modern dome-style tents. The tents provide comfortable beds consisting of a stretcher, a fully made-up bedroll, and a pillow. We provide ablutions and ensure privacy as well as comfort in the wildest of locations.
The adventure starts as a sundowner drive in the late afternoon. After the sundowner, the clients will be taken to the camp which has been set up prior to their arrival. The guests can enjoy a refreshing drink while sitting around the fireplace. Later in the evening, a warm supper will be prepared on the fire. After dinner, the guests can enjoy sitting around the fire, listening to the sounds of the wild, and gazing at the stars above. As dawn breaks, our day begins with hot filter coffee/tea and rusks around the fire. The guests will then be transferred back to the guesthouse in time for a scrumptious breakfast. The rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy a splash into the pool in the lush garden or take a drive out to visit the famous "White Lady" rock engravings. Alternatively, book an Elephant Drive with the guesthouse (at own account).
Rates on request
2-Night Sleep-Out Package/Suite
Accommodation for our guests is provided in modern dome-style tents. The tents provide comfortable beds consisting of a stretcher, a fully made-up bedroll, and a pillow. We provide ablutions and ensure privacy as well as comfort in the wildest of locations.
The adventure starts as a sundowner drive in the late afternoon. After the sundowner, the clients will be taken to the camp which has been set up prior to their arrival. The guests can enjoy a refreshing drink while sitting around the fireplace. Later in the evening, a warm supper will be prepared on the fire. After dinner, the guests can enjoy sitting around the fire, listening to the sounds of the wild, and gazing at the stars above. As dawn breaks, our day begins with hot filter coffee/tea and rusks around the fire. The guests will then be transferred back to the guesthouse in time for a scrumptious breakfast. The rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy a splash into the pool in the lush garden or take a drive out to visit the famous "White Lady" rock engravings. Alternatively, book an Elephant Drive with the guesthouse (at own account).
Rates on request
3-Night Brandberg Hiking Package
Our Brandberg hiking experiences are strictly subject to availability and need to be booked prior to arrival (at least 4 weeks in advance).
Not recommendable from November to March due to heat.
Required fitness level - the terrain requires proper footwear, some balance, and hard work. The Brandberg is no easy climb and is taxing on legs and body.
The package is only available to a group of min. 4 pax and includes the following:
- 1 night Uis Elephant Guesthouse (DBB)
- 1 night Brandberg hiking and overnight on Brandberg Mountain (DBB + lunch packs)
- 1 night Uis Elephant Guesthouse (DBB)
For the hike:
- 1 guide
- all necessary permits
- backpack and sleeping equipment
- food and water.
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Luxury Room
Our 5 luxury rooms are more spacious than the standard rooms with the option of putting in an extra bed for a child under the age of 12 years old. They are all en-suite (shower, washbasin, toilet). All rooms are equipped with twin beds, a dressing table, lounge chair, air conditioning, and mosquito nets.
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Stand-Alone Sleep-Out
Accommodation for our guests is provided in modern dome-style tents. The tents provide comfortable beds consisting of a stretcher, a fully made-up bedroll, and a pillow. We provide ablutions and ensure privacy as well as comfort in the wildest of locations.
The adventure starts as a sundowner drive in the late afternoon. After the sundowner, the clients will be taken to the camp which has been set up prior to their arrival. The guests can enjoy a refreshing drink while sitting around the fireplace. Later in the evening, a warm supper will be prepared on the fire. After dinner, the guests can enjoy sitting around the fire, listening to the sounds of the wild, and gazing at the stars above. As dawn breaks, our day begins with hot filter coffee/tea and rusks around the fire. The guests will then be transferred back to the guesthouse in time for a scrumptious breakfast before they depart for their next destination.
Rates on request
Standard Room
Our 4 standard rooms are situated around the main house. They are all en-suite (shower, washbasin, toilet). All rooms are equipped with twin beds, a dressing table, air conditioning, and mosquito nets.
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Suite
Our 3 suites are double-storey with a built-in wooden deck as for a bedroom and a lounge area and bathroom at the ground level. They are all en-suite and equipped with twin beds, a dressing table, air conditioning, and mosquito nets. The lounge area consists of a small kitchenette, a sleeper couch,
and some more lounge furniture.
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Details
Amenities
room_facilities: Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, Internet Access (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Verandah
spoken_languages: Afrikaans, English, German
special_interests: Adventure, Birding, Flora, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Wildlife
activities_on_site: Bird Watching, Fine Dining, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Sleep Outs, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided)
available_services: 24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Credit Card Facilities, Meal on Request
activities_off_site: Cultural Tours, Game Viewing, Hiking, Natural History Tours, Walks (Guided)
property_facilities: Activity Desk, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Malaria Free, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Vegetarian
Activities
3 Nights Brandberg Hiking Experience Package, Elephant Drive - Min. 2 Pax, Full-day Brandberg Excursion - Min. 2 Pax, Sundowner Drive - Min. 2 Pax