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Daan Viljoen Game Park

Windhoek's closest national park, offering accessible game viewing and hiking.

Best Time:Year-round
Recommended Stay:Half day to 1 day
Vehicle:2WD sufficient

Overview

About This Park

Just 24 kilometres from Windhoek, Daan Viljoen Game Park offers an accessible escape into the Khomas Highland.

Heritage

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Named after Daan Viljoen, a former Administrator who championed conservation.

Highlights

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  • Closest national park to Windhoek (24 km)
  • Scenic Khomas Highland landscape
  • Excellent hiking trails
  • Over 200 bird species

Our Perspective

The Grow Namibia View

Daan Viljoen proves that meaningful wildlife experiences don't require days of travel.

Practical

Visitor Information

Gate Hours

Sunrise – Sunset

Road Conditions

Paved road from Windhoek; internal gravel roads

Facilities

Rest camp, restaurant, swimming pool, hiking trails

Accessibility

Easy

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Fee Schedule Update

Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism

In accordance with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), revised park entrance and conservation fees will come into effect from 1 April 2026.

The updated fees follow the public consultation process concluded by MEFT and are in line with the official Ministerial Guidelines. All permits issued through our platform will automatically reflect the new rates from the effective date.

What this means for you

  • •Orders placed before 1 April 2026 will be charged at current rates
  • •Orders placed from 1 April 2026 will reflect the new MEFT fee schedule
  • •No action is required on your part — rates update automatically