Family farmstay · Khomas Hochland, Namibia

Welcome toSimmenau

Where working farmland, breathtaking mountains and a deep love for animals come together.

Welcome

We are a family-owned farm nestled in the heart of the breathtaking Khomas Hochland mountains of Namibia — where working farmland, stunning landscapes and a deep love for animals come together to create an unforgettable experience.

  • 1967Home to the Lambrechts family since
  • 60 kmSouthwest of Windhoek
A warthog, a baboon and a small dog playing together on the lawn
A meerkat resting its head on warm stone
A young zebra and a meerkat face to face

Renowned worldwide

A home where animals, nature and family coexist

Renowned worldwide for our unique approach to rehabilitating orphaned wildlife, Simmenau offers an authentic and intimate glimpse into a way of life where animals, nature and family live side by side. Whether you are seeking peace, connection or a truly unforgettable farmstay, Simmenau is a place where stories are shared, hearts are touched, and nature feels like home.

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The Simmenau farmhouse beside the lake in the Khomas Hochland

Stay with us

Our farmstay accommodation

Three private retreats above the lake — each with its own character, each a short walk from the farmhouse.

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Cindy the baboon cradling a young animal

Our story

Cindy’s legacy

It all began when millions of people around the world fell in love with Cindy — an orphaned baboon who was part of the family for 31 years, helping to raise many other orphaned animals along the way.

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Archive photo: two small children playing with Cindy on the lawn
Archive photo: a boy sitting beside Cindy at the dam

Beyond the farm

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NWindhoekSimmenau≈ 60 km

Finding us

Close to Windhoek, a world away

Simmenau lies in the Khomas Hochland mountains, approximately 60 km southwest of Namibia’s capital, Windhoek.

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