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The Black Barn and tiled steps at Droombos Estate

Droombos Estate · Windhoek, Namibia

Built by hand. Held by heart.

A first generation family story, one that began in 2018 with a simple vision and a deep love for creating spaces that feel meaningful.

2019Est. September

90%+Local team

500yrAncient trees

Award Winning Hospitality | 2024 & 2025

Droombos Estate hospitality award badges
Ivy covered building and garden path at Droombos

Our Story

A vision that became a place.

Droombos began in 2018. By September 2019, we opened our doors, welcoming our first guests into something that was, and still is, deeply personal.

Every renovation, every addition, carries a story. Inspired by places we've travelled, moments we've shared, and memories that have stayed with us, you'll find pieces of those experiences woven throughout the Estate in ways both subtle and intentional.

Droombos has never just been a business to us. It's a reflection of who we are as a family, and something we are committed to holding onto as we continue to grow.

Covered outdoor terrace at Droombos Birdcage Restaurant with wooden tables, pendant lights and garden views. Ideal for alfresco dining.
Garden pod dining pavilion, Apples and Daisies
Droombos Estate, Windhoek
Two Droombos Restaurant chefs carry freshly harvested Swiss chard through the estate's kitchen garden, showing its farm-to-table approach.
Classical garden statue at golden hour
Craftsman sanding handmade furniture in the Droombos workshop

Our People

Thoughtful service. Rooted craftsmanship.

At Droombos, every team member is driven by a single goal: to make your stay feel personal, seamless, and memorable. Every detail is carefully considered. Nothing is left to chance.

We choose thoughtful creation over convenience, in our people, our process, and our products. Much of our furniture and fittings are handcrafted in our own workshop, and we prioritise repurposing and sustainability in everything we do.

Rammed earth walls beneath a steel pergola

Architecture

Timeless design shaped by nature and tradition.

Across the estate, rammed earth buildings stand as quiet statements of craftsmanship and sustainability. This ancient building method, used for thousands of years, creates spaces that are both beautiful and inherently natural. Structure that belongs to the land it stands on.

Nontoxic. Environmentally conscious. As grounded as the landscape that surrounds it.

“Beneath their presence, a rich variety of plant life unfolds, spaces that feel both expansive and intimate.”

The Gardens, Droombos Estate
Ancient Camelthorn tree over 500 years old on the Droombos lawn

The Gardens

Ancient trees. Quiet beauty.

500+Years · Our oldest
Camelthorn trees

At the heart of Droombos, the gardens are shaped by time and nature. Towering Camelthorn trees, two of them exceeding 500 years, stand as silent guardians, anchoring the estate with a sense of history and calm.

As the day draws to a close, the Namibian sky softens into gold, amber, and deep red over the Auas Mountains. The gardens take on a quiet, almost cinematic stillness, a moment best experienced slowly, and in person.

Ancient camelthorn tree over 500 years old on the Droombos Estate lawn

Visit Us

Come as a guest. Leave as a friend.

Whether you're travelling for business or leisure, drawn by nature or a love of good food, we invite you to experience Droombos Estate.

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