..ÔA Hera Namib Backpackers & Cultural Centre..

The OA HERA NAMIB BACKPACKERS & CULTURAL CENTRE is situated in Maltahohe, on the main street on the western side of the town, it’s easy to recognize because everything is blue & yellow. Being at the end of the village, the centre is in a quiet setting and is mostly surrounded by the bush, the premises are also totally secure. Maltahohe is a village situated on the C19 (tarred part), about halfway between Mariental (110km) & the Namib desert, the distance to the Sesriem gate is 180km, the duwisib castle is about 80km away and the Namib Naukluft park is 160km from Maltahohe.

The backpackers is well situated and a good choice to overnight while exploring the Namib desert area. There are 5 cosy twin bed rooms with 2 bunk beds each and a big sharing bathroom, there’s also a self catering kitchen. The limited number of rooms prevents the place ever getting too crowded.

There are also many other facilities and activities available at the centre:

• Camping blocks with individual barbecue area, tables & seats. Shared bathroom & shower with hot water, self catering kitchen.
• Restaurant / cafeteria which can serve snacks, drinks & full meals at anytime of the day. Plenty of our homemade specialties to enjoy & all our vegetables come straight from our own garden.
• African art shop with a section of locally made craft, many attractive products like carvings, jewels, clothes, tableware, batiks and plenty more.
• Cultural activities like the traditional Nama choir and dancing show with 25 local children from the village, donkey cart rides through the town lands with explanations about all the various features along the way (snacks & drink included), traditional Nama medical plant presentation with an introduction to various local plants used for their different healing properties.
• Internet access through high speed broadband connection to keep in touch with news, work and friends.
• Picnic area for guests looking for a stop to stretch their legs, have their packed lunch or enjoy a coffee.

There’s loads to enjoy besides simply relaxing at the OA HERA NAMIB BACKPACKERS & CULTURAL CENTRE. Check our rates, they are also as competitive as it can get this side of the desert, so stop by or book in and enjoy a whole lot of activities all in one place right on the edge of the Namib desert.