Pokweni
The farm "Pokweni" is located about 140 km as the crow flies south-east of Windhoek on the D1230. Actually, it is a typical farm of the area, on which sheep farming with several thousand animals is also practiced. The van der Merwe family is now the third generation to run this farm.
Around the former farmhouse there are now several houses with 17 double room apartments. Tennis court and swimming pool are also available.
The area is rich in animals. Starting with the guinea fowl, which give up their usual "living area" near the barbecue for the guests, to the springbok, elegantly running through the dune landscape, to the cute ground squirrels, which trustingly stand at the watering points to gnaw on the acacia pods that fell from the trees. There's much to see.
En-suite Guestrooms
All 17 Double rooms, each with en-suite bathroom is equipped with super silent air-conditioning, fan, insect screen door, fridge, kettle, coffee and tea making facilities and a private furnished terrace. The rooms are cleaned daily and regularly supplied with fresh linen and towels. Laundry can be washed at the farmhouse at a small fee.
Free Wi-Fi.
Mobile network (MTC) is available
Something quiet: Hennies Farm
If you prefer even quieter surroundings, we offer the option of two fully equipped and spacious rooms on the neighboring farm. Hennie's Farm forms a triangle with the airfield and Pokweni Farmstead. Approximately 4km apart.
Catering
Our food is a big attraction on Pokweni. Annalie is a brilliant cook and the Afrikaans expression from satisfied guests is often heard: “Dis baie lekker”. Breakfast is a full spread offering cereals, bacon and eggs, fresh fruits, cold meat, cheese and more. Of course provisions for long flights are also supplied. A delicious dinner with countless variations of meat (produced on the farm), fine salads, various side dishes and dessert is served in the evening. Tea and coffee is free and other beverages can be obtained at reasonable prices. Fine South-African red and white wines are on offer. In particular the typical Namibian beer is very refreshing after a long flight and great care is taken to serve this perfectly chilled.
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braai (barbecue)
There are special festive dishes on Christmas and New Year's Eve too. Christmas Eve usually has a turkey on the menu. New Year's Eve, Jos prepares a roast sheep during the day to be served in the evening. An evening walk on the dune with fireworks is a regular feature and delight.
The van der Merwe family
All this and more is brought to you by the Van der Merwe family. (A very typical Afrikaans surname.)
First, there's Annalie who primarily oversees the housekeeping and the preparation of food. She also concerns herself with your well-being and ensures that your stay is comfortable.
Jos is responsible for all things technical; water, electricity, vehicles and so forth. He also arranges all necessities needed on the guestfarm with Annalie . Somewhere in between, he sees to it that his farm and livestock are taken care of. Jos is also a keen glider pilot and instructor.
Then there are the two girls, Amelia and Helena. They are currently studying in Leuven, Belgium but love to lend a helping hand when they are visiting. Let’s not forget Emma who shows up wherever there might be something interesting or edible. Her two cat friends also give the added homely touch.
Van der Merwe family
Emma
Annalie, Axel and Jos
Axel and Wolfgang
Axel is responsible for flight operations. Every morning at seven he starts with the preparation of the weather report. After breakfast he holds the briefing. Wolfgang offers help with oxygen and fuel.
Axel and Wolfgang brings the aircraft to the start, and afterwards joins in the flying. In the evenings they are on the radio, waiting until the last aircraft has landed safely.
Wolfgang is mainly responsible for technical problems at the airfield, and is very popular in the evenings when he reaches for his guitar and invites you to sing along. Uploading OLC flights are also taken care of in the evening.
Axel takes care of the containers. Loading and unloading is his responsibility.
Katharina helps to prepare the weather forecast and many other things, when she is at Pokweni. She also manages the Pokweni website with Amelia.
Our employees
Pokweni has 11 friendly hard-working employees who we could not do without. They are the silent ones in the background always seeing to it that the important work is done. They live on the farm in their own homes, a short walking distance from the main homestead.
Reservations
Conrad Gerte is responsible for making all reservations and necessary
arrangements for your visit to Pokweni.
His contact details can be found under the section “Contact Us”.