Solitaire is a small settlement in the Khomas Region of central Namibia near the Namib-Naukluft National Park.
There is also a camp and a motel nearby.
Being so remote his good wife named the place Solitaire.
Mr van Coller built a small 2-room cottage near to the gravel road junction along with a ranch.
In later years, a small shop and a hand-operated petrol pump were added.
The shop also acted as the regional post office where weekly postbags were delivered.
Eventually, in 1851, a small chapel was built as well.
Today, Solitaire has a restaurant and bar that serves set menu’s for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
There is a laundry service, Internet facility in the main office, and secure parking.
The book has inspired many tourists to make the pilgrimage to this remote outpost.
An old bike outside the bakery.Photo credit
A disused gasoline pump.Photo credit
The new gas station.
