Okahandja · 100 km from Windhoek · Hot Springs
Gross Barmen
Resort
Resort
Namibia Wildlife Resorts · Authorised Booking
Nestled among palm trees on the banks of a tributary of the Swakop River, about 100 kilometres north of Windhoek near Okahandja, Gross Barmen is one of Namibia's most complete resorts. The centrepiece is a natural hot spring that feeds both indoor and outdoor thermal pools year-round — a genuinely restorative experience in a country better known for its deserts and wildlife.
With a full wellness centre, water park with slides, tennis courts, restaurant, bar, bird-rich dam and a choice of chalets and campsites, Gross Barmen works equally well as a family holiday destination, a recuperation stop on a long Namibia road trip, or a weekend getaway from Windhoek. It is one of the few NWR resorts with this breadth of facilities.
Gross Barmen offers several chalet types to suit different group sizes and budgets. All chalets sit on the dam side of the resort, with the restaurant, bar, and thermal pools between them and the campsite. Every chalet includes ensuite bathroom, air conditioning, tea/coffee station, small fridge, private patio, braai, and parking directly beside the unit.
The Premier Chalet is the most spacious option for couples or singles. The Bush Chalet is a more affordable ensuite unit. Family Chalets and Premier Family Chalets sleep up to 4 (minimum 2 guests). The Self-Catering Bush Chalet is equipped for cooking and suits longer stays.
The campsites at Gross Barmen are set on one side of the dam — a pleasant, shaded position with good birding right from your pitch. Each site has a shaded area, braai pit, light, and power point. Several shared shower and toilet blocks serve the campsite area, along with a small swimming pool dedicated to campers. Full access to all resort facilities — pools, restaurant, bar, and wellness centre — is included for campers.
The natural hot springs at Gross Barmen feed both indoor and outdoor thermal pools — warm all year, regardless of the season. The indoor pool is the heart of the resort's hydro-spa offering, while the outdoor pool is the more social daytime option. The Wellness Centre adds a full range of treatments, massages, sauna, and two jacuzzis. It is the most complete spa facility of any NWR property in Namibia, and the main reason most guests choose Gross Barmen over other resorts on this route.
Gross Barmen is one of the most comprehensively equipped NWR resorts. A water theme park with waterslides makes it particularly popular with families. The dam attracts over 150 species of birds — a serious birding destination in its own right. The nearby Von Bach Dam (25 km) draws water sport enthusiasts and anglers. The resort also has a restaurant and bar, fully equipped gym, tennis courts, putt-putt, game room, playground, fuel station, and grocery and curio shops.
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| Accommodation | Per Person | Single |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Site (max 8) | NAD 240 | NAD 240 |
| Bush Chalet | NAD 1,330 | NAD 1,520 |
| Self-Catering Bush Chalet (min 2) | NAD 1,180 | N/A |
| Family Chalet, sleeps 4 (min 2) | NAD 2,000 | N/A |
| Premier Chalet | NAD 2,660 | NAD 2,850 |
| Premier Family Chalet, sleeps 4 (min 2) | NAD 2,660 | N/A |
| Age | Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 6 years | Free | |
| 6–12 years (sharing with 2 adults) | 50% adult | |
| Children in own room | Full rate |
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One of the most fully equipped NWR resorts in Namibia:
On the banks of a Swakop River tributary, ~100 km north of Windhoek:
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