The Desert House - Uis

Desert guesthouse in Uis, Namibia, with mountain views from all rooms and guided desert elephant tracking

Accommodations & Rooms

The Desert House offers four newly built rooms, each with a private bathroom and air conditioning. Every room provides mountain views and is decorated with copper pipe accents and raw brick details. The rooms are surrounded by small gardens of succulents and open onto a central garden with an outdoor pool.

Dining & Cuisine

The on-site restaurant serves African cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Guests can order special diet menus and enjoy wine, champagne, or a drink from the bar. The hotel also offers themed dinner nights and a barbecue area with an outdoor fireplace.

Activities & Experiences

The Desert House arranges desert elephant tracking tours with owner David, who shares knowledge of local flora and fauna. Guests can also book game drives and sundowner drives to Messum Crater and nearby granite boulders. The hotel provides packed lunches for day trips to Skeleton Coast and Etosha National Park.

Family & On-Site Services

The Desert House provides family rooms and multiple shared spaces including a garden and terrace. The 24-hour front desk offers daily housekeeping, laundry, and private check-in services. A small on-site shop sells handmade Namibian crafts and souvenirs, supporting local artisans.

Location & Surroundings

The desert house is located in Uis, a former mining town in the Namibian desert, within a 30-minute drive to the Brandberg Massif and Spitzkoppe. The hotel is a midway point between Swakopmund and Twyfelfontein, with access to the Skeleton Coast and Etosha National Park. A restaurant serving dinner is within walking distance, and the surrounding area offers crystal hunting and scenic desert landscapes.

• Location: Midway between Swakopmund and Twyfelfontein, close to Etosha and Skeleton Coast
• Rooms: Four mountain-view rooms with copper pipe decorations and succulent gardens
• Dining: African cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free options
• Activities: Desert elephant tracking tours and sundowner drives to Messum Crater
• Family: Family rooms and multiple shared spaces with on-site craft shop