Castle History
It was built by ‘Baron’ Captain Hans Heinrich von Wolf (born in Dresden in 1873). Later von Wolf went home to Dresden and married the step daughter of the US consul, Miss Jayta Humphrey, on the 8th of April 1907. They decided to settle in the South-West Africa and bought 55 000 ha of farm land in total. Eminent architect Wilhelm Sander was commissioned to design a building and construction commenced in 1908. The stand stones used for construction were carried approximately 2 km from the castle. Furniture was imported from Germany and stone masons were hired from Italy, Sweden and Ireland. While they were travelling to Europe in 1914 to acquire more horse for their stud, the first world war broke out and the ship carrying von Wolf and his wife was diverted to Rio de Jeneiro. Jayta Humphrey had retained her American citizenship and found passage to Europe on a Dutch ship; legend has it that the baron was hiding in his wife’s cabin. To the amazement of the cabin crew the lady appeared to have a healthy apatite as she was secretly ordering for both of them. On arrival in Europe the baron rejoined the German army, and was killed at the battle of Somme in 1916 and thus their African dream was short lived and Jayta never returned to Africa.
This national monument consist of 900 m2 with a large courtyard and is today open to the public as a museum.
This national monument consist of 900 m2 with a large courtyard and is today open to the public as a museum.
The farm offer affordable self-catering units and double rooms with dinner, bed & breakfast. All of our facilities are within walking distance of Duwisib Castle.
Castle View Rooms
These are the latest additions to the guest rooms. They can be booked as single, double or triple rooms with dinner bed & breakfast. Each with en-suite bathroom and veranda.
These are the latest additions to the guest rooms. They can be booked as single, double or triple rooms with dinner bed & breakfast. Each with en-suite bathroom and veranda.
This self-catering unit is ideal for families or small groups of 4 to 8 people.It provides:
2 to 4 double rooms
3 en-suite & 1 private bathroom
lounge & dining room
small kitchen with crockery,cutlery & gas cooker
outside BBQ facilities
220 V power supply
bar fridge
bedding & towels provided
Meals can be booked seperately
Springbok Bungalow
This cosy unit is equipped for self-catering.It provides:
twin beds
en-suite bathroom
small kitchen with crockery,cutlery & gas cooker veranda
outside BBQ facilities
220 V power supply
bar fridge
bedding & towels provided
Meals can be booked seperately
This cosy unit is equipped for self-catering.It provides:
twin beds
en-suite bathroom
small kitchen with crockery,cutlery & gas cooker veranda
outside BBQ facilities
220 V power supply
bar fridge
bedding & towels provided
Meals can be booked seperately
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