Welcome to Solitaire. This remote settlement, at the edge of the Namib-Naukluft National Park, has been a welcome stopover for more than 60 years. A thirsty traveler will find cold drinks, coffee, lunch, and our world famous apple pie.

At our eclectic Solitaire Garage, you can also fill up on petrol, have your tyres repaired, and stretch your legs between the long drive from Swakopmund to Sessriem. McGregor's Desert Bakery Enjoy fresh baked goods and espresso, Moose's famous apple pie, plus take-away sandwiches, cold drinks and much more.

Cafe van der Lee

We're open daily for lunch and dinner at Cafe van der Lee, serving burgers, salads, fresh pizza, fish & chips, and specials with cold draft beer and fine South African wines.

Tsondab General Dealer

You'll find ice, snacks, water, sodas, beer, and a nice selection of wine from the western Cape inside our Tsondab General Dealer. You can also get sunscreen, hats & t-shirts, playing cards, ATM cash and phone recharge time.

Solitaire Petrol & Tyre Repair

The Namib Desert is hard on automobiles. Solitaire sells petrol and diesel, as well as tyre repair/sales, oil and miscellaneous fixes when you need them. Note that we're the only petrol stop between Sossusvlei and Swakopmund.