Reviews of Barkhan Dune Retreat
Wildlife sightings and reviews
40 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Barkhan Dune Retreat and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Barchan Dune Retreat review"
The rooms are built into the dunes. They are spacious and have good hot showers. They are well decorated and the farmhouse/reception is a delightful building with very few right angles! Lots of beautiful artifacts are displayed and it was just like staying with friends. The outlook from the room was delightful as was the garden in front of the main house. The meercat was delightful to watch and Coco the Australian Sheepdog made us very welcome.
An evening drive across the farm to a high point to watch the sun set was delightful." See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia
"Great overnight stop at Barchan"
"Magical isolation"
Unobtrusive room service provided afternoon tea and early morning breakfast on the table outside our room without waking us. The view down the valley was stunning at dawn and dusk.
Hannetje's food is excellent, and as long as you get a good crop of guests to chat with at dinner, the overall experience can't be beaten. A perfect place to recharge your batteries." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Barchan Dune Retreat review"
Dinner was average and charging for wine needs to be made clear beforehand." See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia
"Barchan Dune Retreat review"
We took a sundowner game drive with William, enjoyed the sunset and the drinks along with spectacular views and conversations. The dinner was family style with other traveller and our hosts. Food was yummy, wine was excellent and the conversations were priceless.
Definitely one of the highlights of our Namibian experience." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
"KuanguKuangu review (Barchan Dune Retreat)"
KuanguKuangu itself is about 800m up a track from the farmhouse. It is charming but the bathroom was infested with wasps during the day which was a bit of a shame. On the second evening, one of the neighbouring farmers was shining a strong searchlight up the valley straight at the room which was a bit disconcerting to say the least. Apparently he is hunting jackals, but we pointed out to the hosts perhaps they should have a word with him not to disturb their guests!
Water is heated by a wood-burner but this doesn't take long.
The hosts brought us a braai-pack the second evening which was absolutely delicious.
The bed was very comfortable. Great view of the stars and we saw lots of mountain zebra not far from the door." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Unusual Barchan Dune"
Welcoming and entertaining hosts supplied good food and copious quantities of wine, and dining with them in their home was a pleasure and most informative in respect of Namibian life and local knowledge etc.. We were too tired that day to partake of the offered sundowner drive but other guests enjoyed it.
A great place for a one or two night stay" See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
"Barchan Dune Retreat review"
if staying in barchan dune, definitely ask for the honeymoon suite. hosts very welcoming and entertaining." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 1n in Zimbabwe
"Barchan Dune Retreat review"
Hannetjie and Willem made us feel very welcome. Dinner was delicious featuring a main of springbok taken from the property itself. Our room was spacious and comfortable with a stunning outlook down the valley.
The resident meerkats were very entertaining!" See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
"Barchan Dune Retreat review"
We enjoyed watching Coco (the dog) and the meerkats. We did not have time to do any activities." See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia
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