Ameib Guesthouse & Camping

19/03/2026

28/01/2024

After the first decent yet localised rain shower of the year at Ameib Guesthouse & Camping , the termites started swarming and the next morning hundreds upon hundreds of yellow-billed kite (German: Schmarotzermilan) arrived in the skies to feast on the termites. In the evening they roosted in all the trees surrounding the guesthouse, making for some stunning captures against the sunset.

Interesting fact: yellow-billed kite arrive in south-western Africa with rain/ weather fronts and concentrate on termites and other insects swarming after the first localised rain falls.
Known in German vernacular as “Regenvogel” translating directly to “rain bird” they are always seen as a good sign for impending rain. So let’s hope for lore rain in the next days and weeks 💪🏽

13/10/2023

21/08/2023

Due to its versatility, the Erongo Mountains have developed into a very popular tourist destination. Most of the members of the Erongo Mountain Nature Sanctuary (EMNS) derive their income from some form of tourism.

The various tourism destinations in the Erongo Mountains are also privately run. This gives each destination its own charm and character, and it is up to you, the visitor, to explore the Erongo in all its uniqueness and diversity.

The accommodations that form the (EMNS) hold something for every soul. Luxurious lodges, modern and traditional guesthouses, self - catering farmhouses and cottages as well as unique camping sites all located against a backdrop of breath-taking mountain views.

Below is a list of the Tourism Farms that have aligned themselves with the ideals of the Erongo Mountain Nature Sanctuary:

AiAiba - The Rock Painting Lodge - www.aiaiba-namibia.com
Ameib Guesthouse & Camping - www.ameib.com
Erongo Rocks - Farmhouse & Camping - www.erongorocks.com
Erongo Lodge - www.erongo-lodge.com
Omandumba Guest Farm, Bush Camp - www.omandumba.de
Ombu Hunting & Guest Farm - www.ombufarm.com
Omukutu Nature Farm & Black Rock Campsite - [email protected]

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16/08/2023

Proud to be part of this private nature reserve encompassing the Erongo Mountains and conserving the unique indigenous fauna and flora of this Inselberg-complex!

The Erongo Mountain Nature Sanctuary is a private nature reserve in the Erongo Region of Namibia. The Erongo Mountain Nature Sanctuary (EMNS) aims at protecting the indigenous fauna and flora of the region, as well as reintroducing species that were originally part of the natural biodiversity.

The EMNS is made up of numerous privately owned land units, whose owners decided to contribute their land to this project. This has led to the unprecedented situation that almost all inner fences and individual border fences have been removed, to allow the game animals freedom of movement.

This large area - encompassing almost 180 000 hectares - which the Erongo Mountain Nature Sanctuary encompasses, is now almost completely “fence-free” and is therefore wholly available for the protection and conservation of the occurring animal and plant species. Within these 180 000 ha the game can move freely. There is merely a fence on the borders of the EMNS at places where there are no mountains, to prevent the reintroduced Black Rhinoceros from leaving the area into neighbouring farmland.

17/01/2023

First good rains of the season 🤩
The rock pools at Bull’s Party and Elephant’s Head have filled up and soon a fresh green carpet will appear 🌧️ 🌱
Great season to visit Ameib 😉

With that a Happy New Year 😁!

31/08/2022

The old farmhouse at Ameib Guesthouse & Camping.
Built in 1909 it is a true piece of history. In 1945 the verandah was closed, but it was opened back up in 2019 and just gives so much more flair.
Today the reception of Ameib Guesthouse & Camping is in one of the rooms of the old house, which is symbolic of Ameib’s simplicity.
Come visit Ameib to experience one of the first Guest establishments in Namibia set in awe-inspiring natural surroundings.

23/05/2022

Recent Scenic Sunrise Drive on Ameib - breathtaking landscape and vistas and maybe some animals for the early birds 😃

11/04/2022

~ Philipps Cave ~

One of the most famous historical sites of bushmen paintings in Namibia.
The cave was officially discovered in 1940 by Albert Schomschor and Emil Philipp, who owned Ameib from 1939 to 1972.
It is the oldest national monument in Namibia, proclaimed in 1951.

Inside the cave there are various bushmen paintings, amongs others the famous white elephant.

The view from the Philipps Cave is as mesmorising as the cave itself.

You can reach the Philipps Cave after a 45-60 minute hike through the breathtaking rugged terrain from the Ameib Guesthouse.

25/03/2022

Unique and amazing rock formations and a beautiful green, blooming landscape at the on ⛰🌾🌿

Currently the bush offers hundreds of different flowers and gras varieties for its guests to admire and photograph. 🌼🌸🏵☘🦋 and the erongo mountains still hold many refreshing rockpools and puddles💧😄

Whether you explore Ameib as a day visitor on a drive through to your next destination, put up your camp here or sleep over in one of our bungalows, it will definitely be worth it! During your stay you can visit the and the to explore or just relax at the pool and enjoy nature!

Visit our website at www.ameib.com for more information and bookings.

18/03/2022

Our guests were treated to this today at Ameib 🤩 🌈 🌧 🍃