Where To Stay In Oranjemund!

[Michael Alexander]

SECURITY CLEARANCES ARE NO LONGER A REQUIREMENT TO ENTER ORANJEMUND!

WHERE TO STAY IN ORANJEMUND!
1)   Tom's Cabin. - Neat accommodation situated just on the west side of town. Contact Tom Parkhill on Namibian Cell: 081 2628982 , or email him on tep@mweb.com.na.



2)   Op My Stoep - This is situated 6km out of town to the east at the Old Riding Club Clubhouse and is owned by Fanie Smit. Nice new rooms with a restaurant and bar area. Fanie's email is opmystoep@iway.na or you can phone him on 00264 63 23 4223. Namibian Cell Phone number 081 1275837



Fanie can also arrange security clearance papers to enter Oranjemund.
LINK:  http://www.opmystoep.com/

3)   Sheperds Lodge - Chalets that have been erected over the hill at Sheperds Neck, with a restaurant and bar area. More for the younger outdoor crowd. There is also camping spots available here. Contact Gert or Nita on 00264 63 232996 ( fax and phone) or email them at shepherds@iway.na  Cell: 0812831481  or 0812556531



4)   Camping at Hohenfels, currently costs nothing. The campsite, is currently under review for concession to  be granted. There is no facilities there, no fresh water, no toilets, just pure and natural unspoilt nature. You still need a security clearance to go there. Apply at the local NCCI to obtain a permit. (See Below)
To get to Hohenfels you need to drive from Swartkops Gate(Oranjemund) and head about 16km east along the North Bank of the Orange River. Supplies can be replenished at the local stores in Oranjemund.

5)   The Flower Pot Chalet – Situated in Oranjemund,Self Catering Chalet to let on a daily basis, consisting of 2 x single beds, wardrobe, Dressing Table, Fridge, Crockery, Linen, Microwave, Toaster, Electric Kettle, DSTV, Toilet, Wash basin, Shower, Secluded in a beautiful garden with braai facilities. Regret No Animals. Situated at 37-12th Ave, Contact Gerald 063-233946 or Fax 063 232294, email – flowerpot@mweb.com.na



There are comments on the above establishments at http://www.oranjemundonline.com/Forum/index.php?board=48.0

[John Creedy]

Hi Mike
You planning another reunion in Oranjemund then??

[Michael Alexander]

Ssssh! Michele might hear you!

[Gerda Cloete]

Come on Mike... have another one... I would love to come... was not on line so I missed the last one... Will chocolates help with the wife???

[WESSEL WESSELS]

hi mike,
we will need permits on this site to off load.
awaiting your reply.
thanks
wessel

[Bertie Horak]

Wessel, the forms are somewhere on the site, but I can't find them.  Mike will surely post the link soon.

[Riaan Smit]

Smittie's Inn. House with 4 bedrooms. You tell me what you want, we will do our best.

Call Riaan 081 1220308 or e-mail: rsfs@mweb.com.na

Only for the week 16 - 20 August 2009. 

[Diana Rudd (Boehme)]

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I thought our one horse town was rather nice. I grew up there from 1960-1980 and have some wonderfull memories.Would not have changed a thing.
I remember a Barbara Winstanley.

[Michael Alexander]

Er....Diana, you still drunk from last nights binge or what?

[Diana Rudd (Boehme)]

Nope.......WHY?   

[Michael Alexander]

The above list was updated!

[Bertie Horak]

Don't know if there's a thread about this, but in the light of "visiting Oranjemund"...  I haven't been in the dunes for about 30 years, so I would like some info please if any of the current Oranjemunders can assist.

I've pressed Mike A's button so much already, I'm sure the paint's already coming off... so anybody please:

1. Am I correct in assuming the road between Aus and Sendelingsdrift is now tarred, and the approx 60km from Sendelingsdrift to town is gravel but OK for normal sedans?
2. Is there still only certain times of the day that one can enter or leave town, for instance you have to leave before the gates close at 6pm?
3. If I enter Nam via Noordoewer, I will be able to leave the country via Oranjemund at Swartkops?
4. Can I move into E10/11 already? LOL.

[Michael Alexander]

1. Am I correct in assuming the road between Aus and Sendelingsdrift is now tarred, and the approx 60km from Sendelingsdrift to town is gravel but OK for normal sedans?

The road between Rosh Pinah is tarred and in a good condtion.... the road from Rosh Pinah to the Oranjemund  Turnoff is also tarred, but the road between The Sendelingsdrift gate to Oranjemund is currently being tarred..... the dirt road is not in a good state, but sedans can drive it....
2. Is there still only certain times of the day that one can enter or leave town, for instance you have to leave before the gates close at 6pm?

The North Bank Road between Swartkops and Sendelingsdrift closes at 21H00 , opening at 06H00

3. If I enter Nam via Noordoewer, I will be able to leave the country via Oranjemund at Swartkops?

Yes!

4. Can I move into E10/11 already? LOL.

er...uhm.... well...........

Check your email.....

[Bertie Horak]

And once again Mike's buttons get pushed and he's the usual star with all the answers. Thanx Mike.
Checked my e-mail, nothing new there?

To be clear - So the gate to the North closes at 21h00, but if I have to pick somebody up in Springbok at 6am on my way back to the Cape, will I be able to leave at 2 or 3am via the bridge?

[Michael Alexander]

Nope! The Gate to the South over the bridge, operates from 06H00 until 22h00....