Fish River Canyon, Namibia
Camping in Namibia

Ai-Ais Campsite (NWR)

⌖ Grünau, //Karas

Fish River Canyon, Namibia

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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GPS: -27.915539, 17.490028Get directions
Region//Karas
Nearest townGrünau
National parkFish River Canyon
GPS-27.915539, 17.490028