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Replete with history and romance, Duwisib Castle is an ideal stopover for visitor’s en route to the south of Namibia.
It is a historical site and a national monument, which is a convenient stopover when traveling from Sesriem and Sossusvlei. German Baron von wolf built the castle for his American bride Ms. Jayta Humphreys in the early 1900s.
Apart from being a gift of love, the castle was dream turned into reality for Baron von Wolf, who planned on breeding racing horses in this semi-desert environment. Unfortunately, his dream was short-lived as he was killed during World War I in Germany.
His wife returned to America, leaving the castle with most of its contents behind. The museum houses a collection of 18th and 19th century antiques, armour and paintings.
Contact Details
PO Box 13267, Windhoek | Tel (+264 61) 285 7200 | Fax (+264 61) 22 4900 | Email: reservations@nwr.com.na Web: www.nwr.com.na
