Fort Sesfontein
A white castle built by German troops in 1896, now a lodge surrounded by palms and a base for exploring the Hoanib River valley.
Sesfontein means 'Six Springs.' In 1896 German troops set up a post here to control cattle plague and smuggling. The fort was abandoned in 1914 and rebuilt as a lodge in the 1990s. Its white walls, watchtowers and courtyard palms preserve the look of the colonial era, and non-guests can enter to visit and dine. The village has a petrol station and a small shop, and it is one of the last supply points before the Hoanib valley and Purros. The nearby hot-spring village of Warmquelle has the Ongongo Waterfall, which can be visited on the way.
Opening hours
Open all day (hostel restaurant)
Nearby sights
- Ongongo Waterfall
- Khowarib Gorge
- Hoanib River Valley
- Purros
- Hoarusib River Valley
- Skeleton Coast
- Möwe Bay
- Terrace Bay