Amenities and things to do

RESTAURANT

The restaurant provides great Namibian breakfasts from 07h00 to 09h30, light meals (hamburgers, toasted sandwiches, chips) during the day and dinners from 18h00. Early or late meals, lunch packs or other specific meal requirements can be accommodated by prior arrangement.

THE OLD PROSPECTORS PUB

The BRC has a fully serviced Pub which provides a wide selection of beverages to cater to the tastes of the travellers and guests who pass through or who come to stay and enjoy the hospitality of our oasis at the doorway to Damaraland. The Pub has darts and an L-shaped pool table for light relaxation as guests chill around the pool.

SNOOKER FOR THE CONNOISSEUR

The BRC has a full sized Snooker table with spectator seating for those who want to enjoy the real thing.

SWIMMING POOL

A very special feature of the BRC is the largest privately owned swimming pool in Damaraland and the Kaokoveld, at a size of 25 x 12m the swimming pool is situated next to the breakfast lapa / entertainment area which provides a wonderful opportunity for guests and visitors to cool off and relax or, for the younger guest, to enjoy all kinds of water frolics.

FUN FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART - TABLE TENNIS

The BRC has a table tennis table and the younger guests enjoy this activity with mixed success but always with a lot of fun.

FUNCTION HALL

The BRC is fortunate to have a 20 x 10 m function hall with air conditioning. This hall has a stage can be used for performances or for lectures and workshop type activities. We have all the necessary facilities for conferences, planning sessions or workshops. Depending on client needs, seating arrangements for class room or group style activities can be arranged.

SUNDOWNER CRUISE

History of Uis and an explanation of the Geology of the Brandberg.

AIRFIELD

The town of UIS is fortunate to have its own airfield for those who want to fly in. The runway points are 04 and 22 and the coordinates are: S 21 13 7190 & E 014 52 0865

TOURS AND EXCURSIONS

The Brandberg area offers the opportunity for great excursions and the BRC Management can assist with the required arrangements. If you are interested in any of these subjects then the BRC is the place to be because you can reach and experience all of these from your home base at the BRC

  • Spectacular Landscapes
  • Diverse Geology
  • The dead sea floating experience
  • Elephant rock and interesting granite formations
  • Unique Flora of the area, Moringa or Ghost tree
  • The desert Chameleon
  • Desert Dwelling Elephants
  • World famous White lady Rock Painting

TAKE A 360° VIEW AROUND THE BRANDBERG

Brandberg Rest Camp Views

Depart from the Brandberg Rest Camp after breakfast; Visit various interesting sites on the way. e.g. White Scorpion, Namib Rock 2, Elephant rock, desolated mining sites (Tourmaline & Pyrophyllite). See numerous Welwitchia mirabilis plants (living fossils some up to 2000 years old). Buy crystals of Quartz and Amethyst direct from the local diggers. See spectacular rock formations and glacial striations 300 million years old. Try the Dead Sea experience. Enjoy lunch in the shade of massive Acacia erioloba, Camel Thorn, trees in the Ugab River Valley. See extraordinary geological features of contorted and folded 700 million year old sedimentary rocks, exposed by the mighty power of the Ugab River. Exit the Ugab Valley via the “divorce pass” and feel the desolation. The scenery is unbelievable. Then all of a sudden, Kalahari aged sand dunes occur in the middle of Damaraland. An abundance of desert succulent flora can be seen all along the way. e.g. Parkinsonia afrikana, the wild hair tree, different Euphorbia species, toxic milky latex trees, Sterculia africana, the African chestnut tree, and various Commiphora, paper trees, species. Free roaming animals will also be seen and if our timing is right, there is a good chance to see the world-renowned desert dwelling elephants. You can be back at the Brandberg Rest Camp late in the afternoon where you can enjoy our hospitality.

± 10-hour excursion

Packed lunch are available on request

Information can be provided for the following self-drive tours to the following sites depending on the clients specific interests and vehicles:

  • Desert Elephants
  • Local Fauna & Flora
  • Crystal digging
  • Messum Crater
  • Old mines
  • Omaruru River