Daan Viljoen Game Reserve Travel Guide: Top Sights in Namibia, Tours

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Daan Viljoen Game Reserve- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Namibia; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 8 hours

Daan Viljoen Game Reserve, located just 24 kilometers from Windhoek, offers an accessible opportunity to experience Namibia's wildlife while being close to the capital. Spanning over 40 square kilometers in the Khomas Hochland hills, the reserve provides stunning views and a variety of walking paths for visitors to explore on foot. Established before Namibia's independence to protect the local ecosystem, the park is named after Daan Viljoen, a former administrator of South West Africa. With no large predators, the park is perfect for self-guided walks and a chance to observe wildlife up close. A key feature of the reserve is its picturesque dam, surrounded by bungalows and picnic spots, which draws abundant birdlife and a variety of animals. The reserve also offers a 6.4 km gravel game drive, providing another option for wildlife viewing.

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Reviews of Daan Viljoen

Mercedes Aab

5
Reviewed: 2024-01-07

I recently visited Daan Viljoen and had an unforgettable experience. The chalets provided a comfortable stay, and the friendly service, especially from Aaron, added a personal touch to our trip. The restaurant served delicious food, and enjoying drinks by the pool throughout the day was a highlight. The presence of animals wandering around enhanced the bush experience, though visitors should be cautious about baboons. Overall, Daan Viljoen offers a perfect blend of nature, comfort, and excellent service. Highly recommended for a memorable getaway!
Dirk Coetzee

4
Reviewed: 2023-08-19

This is a beautiful stopover. The tar road leading to the reception area is in a good condition as well as the gravel road through the park. The 7 Campsites with private ablution are all very beautiful. The communal Campsites are not as beautiful. The reception area is clean and beautiful. Downside is the guard on night duty at the gate twice asked for Sweets and cool drink. Normally we give without anyone asking, but this was a bit awkward for us that someone will asked something like that even before he greeted is.
J Van Wyk

4
Reviewed: 2023-04-09

I really enjoyed coming to this Game Reserve and will be back. My visit was primarily to do the hike but signage on the route was not adequate and I had to turn around. The views are incredible and I enjoyed seeing the wildlife.
Werner Smit

3
Reviewed: 2023-01-28

Definitely a beautiful place to hike. Path could have been marked a bit clearer. No Day Visitors in the Camping area. Also a bit on the pricey side just to hike. Pay per car and per person.
Michael Nell

3
Reviewed: 2018-12-19

We did the detour drive just for fun very few animals but it looks like there was a veld fire so that is understandable the route is 4X2 friendly as long as its a high rider i loved everyminute and we saw some animals i think you might see more at dawn and dusk when its cooler and the animals start roaming. Very nice experience will be back for spring or autumn when the veld recovered from the fire fully.