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servant during the grueling construction process. While the servants were involved in maintenance, the Von Wolfs participated avidly, Hans
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along the roadside and in the restricted diamond areas, although whether this is the true origin of these herds, is not accurately known. The property is currently under the management of
Namibia Wildlife Resorts. Visitors can tour the castle and even stay overnight in a refurbished bedroom within
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was commissioned to design a building and construction commenced in 1908. It was hoped that the castle would bear a resemblance to some of the existing German forts in
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