Garies Restcamp
I will be heading out of town for the weekend to this little lodge down south. I have been invited by co-workers to enjoy a weekend in the outback. I shall return Sunday June 11.
Set midway enroute to the stark yet beautiful and spectacular Namib Desert, Garies Restcamp is more than just a holiday destination – it is an unmatched experience – for both local and foreign tourists alike. Visitors to Garies Restcamp will not only experience the warm hospitality of the Baster people and get to know their history, but also enter a landscape filled with rich geological features. Basters are the offspring of colonial settlers and local people, and the name by which they are proud to be known.
Constructed and owned by seasoned entrepreneur Kosie Mouton, born and raised in that part of Namibia, the facility has come a long way since it humble beginnings in 2001 as a local picnic and nature viewing spot. Initially the area on which Garies Restcamp is located, was part of arid farmland worked by local people and where livestock grazed.
Today Garies Restcamp, personally managed by the indefatigable Kosie with the assistance of his family, offers luxury accommodation in bungalows with en-suite bathroom facilities. For those with a keen interest in the history and culture of other people, accommodation is also provided in traditional huts used as dwellings by the Basters of yonder years. Both types of accommodation come fully serviced by trained staff. In addition, for the budget conscious traveler or more adventurous and outdoor types, Garies Restcamp offers camping facilities. Camping sites are fully serviced and include washing and ablution- as well as braai facilities.
Although Garies Restcamp is a small enterprise operating in the Hospitality and Tourism sector, it is big on service. A full catering facility is provided on site together with a cocktail bar, for enjoyment by day-visitors or overnight tourists and by those who choose to stay a little longer.
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Garies Restcamp
I will be heading out of town for the weekend to this little lodge down south. I have been invited by co-workers to enjoy a weekend in the outback. I shall return Sunday June 11.
Set midway enroute to the stark yet beautiful and spectacular Namib Desert, Garies Restcamp is more than just a holiday destination – it is an unmatched experience – for both local and foreign tourists alike. Visitors to Garies Restcamp will not only experience the warm hospitality of the Baster people and get to know their history, but also enter a landscape filled with rich geological features. Basters are the offspring of colonial settlers and local people, and the name by which they are proud to be known.
Constructed and owned by seasoned entrepreneur Kosie Mouton, born and raised in that part of Namibia, the facility has come a long way since it humble beginnings in 2001 as a local picnic and nature viewing spot. Initially the area on which Garies Restcamp is located, was part of arid farmland worked by local people and where livestock grazed.
Today Garies Restcamp, personally managed by the indefatigable Kosie with the assistance of his family, offers luxury accommodation in bungalows with en-suite bathroom facilities. For those with a keen interest in the history and culture of other people, accommodation is also provided in traditional huts used as dwellings by the Basters of yonder years. Both types of accommodation come fully serviced by trained staff. In addition, for the budget conscious traveler or more adventurous and outdoor types, Garies Restcamp offers camping facilities. Camping sites are fully serviced and include washing and ablution- as well as braai facilities.
Although Garies Restcamp is a small enterprise operating in the Hospitality and Tourism sector, it is big on service. A full catering facility is provided on site together with a cocktail bar, for enjoyment by day-visitors or overnight tourists and by those who choose to stay a little longer.
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