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Impressum Rooisand Desert Ranch Registered Company Name: Terranova Tourism & Farming (Pty) Ltd. Trading Name : Rooisand Desert Ranch Represented by the Owner and Managing Director : Axel Dainat (Namibian) Registered...
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Book a Rooisand Cabin

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Rent the observatory

Rent the observatory

Are you already an accomplished amateur astronomer? We invite you to pursue your hobby extensively in Rooisand’s own well-equipped observatory! Our state-of-the-art telescope/astrograph combination is, to date, the largest available for public viewing, w...
Astro-Equipment Hire

Astro-Equipment Hire

After many prior discussions and plans, the partnership between Rooisand Desert Ranch and Deep Sky Safaris was formulated and finalized during April 2019. DeepSkySafaris’ Mr. Faried Abu-Salih  has stationed his vast range of astro-equipment at Rooisand an...
Booking and cancellation policy

Booking and cancellation policy

Rooisand Booking and Cancellation Policy   Children Children under 6 years: free Children under 12 years: 50% Teenager over 12 years: 100% max. two children/teenager per room sharing with parents.   Cancellation...
Our Accommodation

Our Accommodation

We offer a variety of accommodation at Rooisand, catering for every need and budget: Enjoy the many amenities offered at the main house and relax in either one of our individually designed Comfort Double/Twin/Family Rooms or, alternatively in...
At the guest farm

At the guest farm

Nested with the central area of the farm are the guest quarters, the main building and the kitchen with the adjacent accommodation for the farm management, the technical buildings, the pool and the tennis courts . During the day, the lapa functions...
Comfort Rooms

Comfort Rooms

We offer our guests a choice of 5 spacious Comfort Double Rooms, close to the main house and amenities and with a great view of the beautiful garden and surrounds. Four of these rooms can be converted into family rooms.   Alternatively,...
Economy/Budget Twin Rooms

Economy/Budget Twin Rooms

The four economy/budget rooms are situated between the lapa area and the tennis courts . These twin rooms are ideal for singles, guides and budget travellers, while still offering two single beds each as well as an en-suite bathroom, a coffee station...
Mountain Chalet

Mountain Chalet

The Chalet is situated on a hill approximately 2,5 kilometres away from the ranch. It is fully equipped and comfortably furnished for a maximum of 4 self-caterers and offers 2 double rooms with en-suite bathrooms, a big living area including a verandah...
On the camping area

On the camping area

Camping at ROOISAND Rooisand avails five generous, levelled campsites, each equipped with electricity, a fireplace and a wash basin. A slatted roof offers shade while hedges provide natural protection. Campers share the ablution block and other...
Activities

Activities

Activities at ROOISAND We offer a wide range of individual and family-orientated activities at Rooisand. Apart from the available amenities such as the outdoor pool and tennis court, we invite you to participate in the following interesting – and o...
Stargazing & Astronomy

Stargazing & Astronomy

Have you ever had the opportunity to observe the globular cluster Omega Centauri or the surface of the moon and its many craters? We offer you the chance of a lifetime – observations through one of the world's best amateur telescopes, a 430 mm PlaneWave A...
Astro Tour

Astro Tour

Astro Tour This unique activity is very popular with our guests and should not be missed! Do note that our Planetary Hiking Trail , offered free of charge, is a perfect introduction for novices to raw astronomy and thus an ideal prelim to an astro-tour...
Observation Data

Observation Data

Here you’ll find some observation data for the next days.      
Inventory Observatory

Inventory Observatory

Sorry, this entry is only available in German . For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Rooisand Observatorium Inventarliste Teleskope 430mm...
Deep Sky Reference Pictures

Deep Sky Reference Pictures

Our Rooisand Observatory is (almost) fully equipped. The telescope configuration consists of: an Astro Physics GTO-1600 GoTo mount a 17 inch PlaneWave astrograph, a 130mm Zeiss APQ refractor and a 110mm TEC FL widefield refractor....
Hikes & Drives

Hikes & Drives

Planet Hiking Trail A quite unique activity offered by Rooisand is our planetary walk, completed in early 2018. A model of our solar system has been set up along the path stretching between the ranch and observatory, a distance of about 2.5km,. True...
Clay Pigeon Shooting

Clay Pigeon Shooting

Experience this unique sporting activity discover the fascination with clay pigeon shooting! If you have always wanted to try clay pigeon shooting, Rooisand finally offers you this unique opportunity! Watch the "flying saucers" burst in the...
Fly Drone Safari

Fly Drone Safari

Fly Drone Safari Drone flying is not permitted in Namibian National Parks, but at ROOISAND an unique activity has been created, which allows guests to head out into the wilderness to capture aerial footage with their own drones. PLEASE NOTE that...
Amenities

Amenities

Whether you ache for some activity or simply want to rest after your journey to Rooisand, we offer a wide variety of amenities, - free of charge! Please note that these are reserved for rooming guests.  
Pool

Pool

Cool off and even exercise in our 16 x 5m pool.              
Tennis Court

Tennis Court

We agree, it is very unusual – but our two tennis courts are very well maintained and even equipped with floodlights! Enjoy a match of tennis during the cooler hours of the day or even in the evening. We provide tennis racquets and balls – free of cha...
Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi

Finally! Since December 2018 we are also able to offer our guests Wi-Fi! Paratus telecommunications has recently installed satellite internet at our ranch, providing even better connectivity to our guests!
Table Tennis

Table Tennis

... indoor or outdoor – a special enjoyment!  
Darts

Darts

Darts at ROOISAND Test your marksmanship – either on your own or challenge others during a game of darts.  
Breakfast

Breakfast

Our continental breakfast buffet includes home-baked bread and bread rolls as well as our very special muesli-mix, various jams, various types of polony and sometimes even Rooisand’s own smoked game. Fresh farm eggs are prepared to order.   ...
Lunch

Lunch

Lunch packs or light lunches are only available upon request! Please let us know a day in advance should you arrive at Rooisand before lunchtime and wish to enjoy one of our scrumptious, freshly prepared meals.  
Coffee & Cake

Coffee & Cake

May we proudly present: crisply baked cake ideally partnered with a steaming cup of coffee - freshly ground from Rooisand's secret coffee bean mix.  
Dinner

Dinner

For dinner, we offer a 3-course buffet meal comprising of a mostly national starter, a main course with various side dishes, organic meat exclusively from our own stock, fresh salads and a delectable dessert. We kindly request that dietary preferences,...
Bar

Bar

End your day in good company at the bar, where we offer a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The extensive wine list caters for all pallets and often an unknown wine from our selection surprises even the connoisseur.
Fireplace and Reading Corner

Fireplace and Reading Corner

On (very rare) cold evenings make yourself comfortable in front of our fireplace. Our reading corner is ready for rummaging. Here you will find literature about Africa and especially Namibia as well as light travel literature in German and English....
Laundry Service

Laundry Service

For a small fee, we happily wash, fold and iron your laundry.
Rooisand Newsletter

Rooisand Newsletter

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How to find us...

How to find us...

How to find us...       Travelling from Windhoek (165 km) After arriving from , Windhoek is usually the first destination. Leave the centre of Windhoek on the C26 (Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue) in a westerly direction. Continue along...
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Privacy Policy

Rooisand Desert Ranch Privacy Policy We are very delighted that you have shown interest in Rooisand Desert Ranch. Data protection is of a particularly high priority for the management of the Rooisand Desert Ranch. The use of the Internet pages of the...