Fort Sesfontein Lodge & Safari

About

Sesfontein is a small settlement in the Kunene region and derives its name from the six fountains which have their source here. Fort Sesfontein Lodge is probably the most well-known landmark in the area and was originally erected in 1896 as a police checkpoint, after engagement with the local communities, to control cattle disease, smuggling and illegal hunting of elephants and rhinos. In 1914 the fort was abandoned and fell into disrepair,only ruins remained of these early conservation effor...