Ai-Ais Campsite (NWR)
⌖ Grünau, //Karas
About this campsite
The campsites on the northern side ( nr 1-40) are situated closest to the outside pool have most of the shady trees
There are 4 Ablution Blocks, each with 2 showers and 3 toilets and washing basins (clean and in working order)
Guided Nature drives (N$650 pp) & Guided walks (N$300) can also be booked at the Office
The Camp offers an a la carte Restaurant, Outside Sitting Area and Bar; a special fountain offers drinking water
7 premier chalets are for families/groups and are equipped with en-suite bathroom and air-conditioning. The 3 bedrooms, have either a ¾ size, 2 x queen, or 1 x king-size bed in each room. The self-catering kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, 2 plate stove, microwave oven, kettle, pots/pans and plates/cutlery. An added attraction of these Chalets, is that there are 2 verandahs, with both river and mountain views;
Activities: One can walk along the Fish River and swim in the Thermal Ais Ais pools; Kids can ride their bicycles in camp which has a lot of open space; the river bed also offers the perfect sand-box for kids and one can climb the surrounding rocky hills; Birding, Walking & Swimming; The ‘Thermal Pool” Building also offers a SPA section with Massages.
Directions: 85 km from Hobas and the entrance/view Point of the Fish River Canyon; The Camp is situated in the Ai-Ais / Richtersveld Transfrontier Park at the Southern end of the Fishriver Canyon
Bookings: :reservations@nwr.com.na
Amenities:
- -27.91553, 17.49002 +/- 70 Campsites for max 4-6 pax each
- Campsites maybe every 30-50 metres apart
- All sites have Power Points, Water Taps and a Dustbin
- Sites are situated along the ‘wall’ next to the river
- The campsites from nr 50 onwards have a better view of the river, but less shade
- The walking trail starts & ends at campsite nr 60
- Dishwashing facilities are situated in 2 separate ‘huts’, they also have electric ovens there
- There is a beautiful inside thermal pool and a warm outside pool.
- SELF-CATERING UNITS:
- Rates for Camping: N$315 pp per Night
- Rate for the Self-catering Chalets (for 4 pax/Bed only)N$1800 high season; N$1500 low season
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