Park / Reserve: Sossusvlei & Namib-Naukluft

Sossusvlei and the wider Namib-Naukluft National Park are home to the world’s tallest sand dunes and the eerie, sun-bleached camelthorn trees of Deadvlei — Namibia’s single most photographed landscape and the reason many visitors come to the country at all. Dune 45 and Big Daddy draw sunrise hikers, while the gateway settlements of Sesriem and Solitaire (famous for its apple pie) offer the closest camping to the park gates, letting campers reach the dunes before the morning heat and the tour-bus crowds. Sesriem Canyon itself is an easy afternoon walk from most campsites in the area.

  • Namib Rand Family Hide Out

    Namib Rand Family Hide Out

    The Hideout lies about 5 hours’ drive south-west of Windhoek , and about 110 km south of Sossusvlei , Namibia , accessible in a normal 2×4 vehicle. It is a good halfway stop between Lüderitz and Swakopmund; day trips to Duwisib Castle and Sossusvlei are possible. Drive either west from Maltahöhe, north from Aus or south from Sesriem to the D826/C27, then take the Tok Tokkie Trails turn-off (400m. north of the intersection with the D827) and drive 16 km. Please make a prior reservation. 3 exclusive Campsites – 8 People per Campsite/Campsite Jupiter, opened in March 2019, has an enlarged wooden deck with wind and shade protection, and also has a waterhole for anima ls. It is fully wheelchair accessible, with grab rails at the toilet and shower. A 220V charging facility is available – for small devices only (chargers for cellphones, cameras, laptops, not fridges!) Orion and Venus were joined by Campsite Jupiter in March 2019.

    Road Conditions sandy & Stoney – preferably 4×4 or high clearance Car

    NON SADC residents p.p.p.night 2-8 pax N$ 552.00 pp per Night/ Children 3 – 12 Years N$ 276 per Child. Farmhouse Stay also available.

    Activities: Guided Drives & Educational Walks & Fat Bike Hire & Dune Boarding

    Bookings: Website: www.nrfhideout.com /

    Tel: +264 – 81 127 2957 ( Whatts App)

    Amenities:

    • 25.2873, 16.0682
    • Private Bathrooms
    • Wash Basin at each Camp – Hot and Cold Water
    • Dust Bin – 1 Table
    • Lights
    • Braai Place and Braai Grid – No Wood available
    • Shaded with Trees
    • Wheel Chair Friendly ( Campsite Jupiter)
    • No Pets allowed
    • No Pool
    • Campsite Jupiter
    • SADC residents p.chd.p.night 2-8 Pax
    • Adult: N$ 276 pp per NIght/ Children 3 – 12 years: N$ 138
    • Camping Jupiter
  • Rooi Dak Padstal ( at Barkhan Dune Retreat)

    Rooi Dak Padstal ( at Barkhan Dune Retreat)

    -23.74544, 16.04466 This is no ordinary padstal. This is a unique spot for the adventurer at heart. The Rooi Dak Padstal is situated only 20km down from the breathtaking Spreetshoogte Pass. Stop by the Padstal on your way to Sesriem or Sossusvlei for a drink, a snack, or a hearty meal on the veranda. Or, if you simply want to enjoy an ice cold beer, we have a special feature just for that; the Bottoms Up fuel pump beer machine! It is a first in the world innovation, and we guarantee you will want to stop here again on your way back from Sesriem.

    While you soak up the scenery and enjoy a refreshment at Rooi Dak Padstal, you can also browse for the perfect gift or souvenir for a loved one (or for yourself). We have a wide selection of Namibian-made artisanal products available, such as pampering products, rustic home décor, clothing and shoes, artworks and photography prints and more!

    Once you are well fed and hydrated, and you have enjoyed some retail therapy, you need to stop by our key attraction – the infamous Soviet rocket! It certainly will make for a good photo opportunity. You may be wondering how and why a Soviet rocket ended up in the middle of nowhere in the Namib Desert, so come and find out from our friends Rasputin and Nazalinsky at the Rooi Dak Padstal. +264 83 000 0007/ +264 81 389 7670/ +264 81 389 7670/ www.barkhan.africa

    Amenities:

  • Rostock Ritz Desert Lodge & Campsite

    Rostock Ritz Desert Lodge & Campsite

    Direction: We are on the C 14, 240 km from Windhoek and from Swakopmund, and 120 km from the Sesriem Canyon. 4 campsites / 8 People max per Campsite

    Activities: Hiking & Nature Drives

    Rate: N$ 195 pp per Night; foc till 12 Years – older 50 % We also have: 14 Double Rooms/ 2 Wheel Chair Friendly Rooms/ 3 Luxury Rooms and 2 VIP Suites. All equipped with Electricity/ Air Coolers.

    Bookings: 064 – 694000 – 081 258 5722 – res@rostock-ritz-desert-lodge.com

    Amenities:

    • -23.5595, 15.84288
    • No Electricity & Power Points
    • No Wash Basin
    • Dustbin
    • Cement Table
    • Solar Lights
    • Braai Place & Braai Grid
    • Wood available for N$ 55 per Bag
    • Communal Bathrooms
    • Hot Water via Donkey
    • No Pets allowed
    • Road Conditions good
  • Sesriem Oshana Campsite 

    Sesriem Oshana Campsite 

    Electricity 220 Volt Designed for the adventurous traveller who needs a bit more comfort and luxury on their camping excursions, Sesriem Oshana Camp offers self-catering camping facilities with each campsite having its own private toilet and shower, wash-up kitchenette with hot and cold water and 220V electricity. Blending perfectly into the surrounding desert environment, a wooden pergola provides adequate shading for tents and caravans whilst campers can enjoy a BBQ overlooking the breath-taking Namib Desert. Campers have full access to the shop, bar, restaurant and swimming pool at Sesriem NWR and each campsite is located inside the gates of the Namib-Naukluft National Park, making Sesriem Oshana Camp the supreme gateway campsite on the road to the Sossusvlei.

    Rate: N$ 200 pp Bookings online or Telephone

    Amenities:

    • 24.490187,15.803176 10 luxury Campsites
    • Max 10 People per Campsite
    • Private Bathrooms
    • Kitchenette
    • +264-083 323 2393
    • Email reservations@sunkarros.com
    • http://www.sunkarros.com/sesriem.html
  • Sossus Oasis Camp Site

    Sossus Oasis Camp Site

    (across the entrance to the Namib Naukluft Park)Sesriem, NAMIBIA

    Exclusive camping at the entrance gate to the Namib Naukluft Park and Sossusvlei – the area well known for the towering red sand dunes of the Namib Desert, the iconic scorched trees of Deadvlei and the remarkable depths of the Sesriem Canyon.

    Treasure the ambience of the Namib Desert, under the star studded skies, to the tune of the barking gecko and far cry of a jackal.Directions: Gravel road leading towards the entrance gate to the Namib Naukluft Park; Across from the gate you will turn in at the Engen Fuel Sation; Check-in will be at the shop – wifi at shop or petrol station CAMPING:

    Elim Nature Walk/ Sossusvlei & Dead Vlei Tour/ Off Road Buggy Trail/

    Archery/ Airfield Transfer – All Information is available on the Website

    Our exclusive Sossus Oasis Group Campsites are ideal for larger groups travelling together. These campsites offer exquisite views of the Desert plains and surrounding mountains and are each equipped with power outlets, running water, lights, barbeque area. A refreshing pool and separate ladies and gents bathroom facilities are available.

    Ideally situated across the entrance to the Namib Naukluft Park at Sesriem, Sossus Oasis is the perfect place to stop, refresh and refuel for your journey to or from Sossusvlei.

    The Sossus Oasis Service Station has a stable supply of fuel including 50 ppm Diesel and Unleaded 95 Petrol. This is the ideal stop to ensure you have enough fuel to reach your next destination. Most credit cards and petrol cards are accepted.

    The on-site tyre workshop will be able to assist with any tyre problems and minor vehicle issues.

    Neat and well-kept restrooms are available.

    The nearest restaurant is situated at the adjacent Sossusvlei Lodge. The shop at Sossus Oasis is a true oasis and gateway to refreshment in the Desert!

    Here you can stock up on snacks, drinks, fresh pies and other take away foods for your visit to Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and the towering dunes of the Namib. Add a cup of freshly brewed coffee for the early risers!

    Freshly baked breads, delicious brotchens and salads are delivered to our shop every morning from our nearby Sossusvlei Lodge.

    This shop is filled to the brim with everything you might have forgotton to pack, basic grocery items, toiletries, frozen meats, ice-cold drinks and beer! Necessities like wood, firelighters and ice are also available.

    Browse our wide clothing and curio selections for a keepsake or perfect gift to take with.

    Activities:

    Rate: N$ 275 pp per night & N$ 5 – 11 years N$ 137.50 / under 5 years Free of charge/ Group Camping

    Rate: N$ 190 pp per night & N$ 5 – 11 years N$ 95 / under 5 years Free of charge

    BOOKINGS: Tel: +27 21 930 4564/ 063 293 632 (direct)/

    Email: reservations@sossus-oasis.com Website: www.sossus-oasis.com

    Amenities:

    • 24.49102, 15.80321
    • Sossus Oasis
    • Fuel Station, Shop and Campsites on the doorstep to Sossusvlei
    • On C27 / D826
    • 12 Campsites / Max 6 people per Campsite
    • Electricity and Power Points and Lights
    • Wash Basin / Dustbin
    • No Tables/ Hot and Cold Water
    • Shaded Canopy/ Private Bathrooms
    • Privacy between campsites/ No Pets allowed
    • Swimming Pool 60m from Camp
    • Braai Place / Braai Grid / Wood available to buy
    • Gravel Roads / Lots of Wildlife
    • Loads of
    • Sundowner/ Nature Drive/
    • Sossus Oasis Fuel Station:
    • Individual Camping
  • Spreetshoogte Campsites & the Farmhouse Campsite

    Spreetshoogte Campsites & the Farmhouse Campsite

    Campsite, a hidden gem hidden away atop the breathtaking Spreetshoogte Pass. Our campsite offers a unique desert oasis for adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike.

    Discover comfort in the heart of the Namib Desert with spacious campsites, well-maintained facilities, and essential amenities to ensure a hassle-free stay. Perched at an altitude of 1,728 meters, our campsite provides unparalleled panoramic views of the surrounding desert, including the iconic Namib Naukluft Park, where golden sunsets and crimson sunrises paint the landscape.

    Conveniently located just off the Namib Naukluft Road, Spreetshoogte Campsite offers easy access by both 2WD and 4WD vehicles, making it an ideal base camp for exploring nearby attractions like the Sossusvlei Dunes, Sesriem Canyon, and the Naukluft Mountains. Gravel Road SPREETSHOOGTE CAMPING: 8 x Standard Sites with Communal Bathrooms & 2 x VIP Sites with private Bathrooms

    which is all interlocked bricks, reaching the bottom of the pass all gravel until The Farm House Campsite – Namib Naukluft – 8 x Standard Sites & 2 x VIP Sites – Maximum of 4 per campsite – No Electricity only at the Ablution Blocks & Boma area – Solar Lights only –

    only Solar Lights at the Ablution Blocks & Washup Area – Large Boma Area with a sitting area all undercover

    Directions: Traveling along the D1275 from Windhoek all Gravel Road until you reach the Spreetshoogte pass

    Rate: VIP Campsite – N$ 750.00 pp per Night – N$ 188.00 per Child per Night – STANDARD CAMPSITES – N$ 460 pp – N$ 115.00 per Child per Night

    Direction: Traveling along the D1275 from Windhoek all Gravel Road until you reach the Spreetshoogte pass

    Rate: N$ 225 pp per Night – N$ 56.00 PER CHILD AGE 2 – 10 YEARS

    Bookings: Lisé Sansom/ +264 83 000 0008/9

    Amenities:

    • -23.6603, 16.16445 – Spreetshoogte Mountain Top Campsite
    • which is all interlocked bricks turning into the Campsite well maintained Gravel Road
    • Maximum of 4 Pax per campsite
    • No Electricity and no Power Points
    • only Solar Lights at Bathrooms
    • Wash Basin at Campsite
    • No Dustbins due to Baboons, we request that All Campers take their Rubbish back with them
    • No Tables available
    • Braai Place & Braai Grid
    • Wood available to buy for N$ 65 per Bundle
    • Terrain is sandy and rocky
    • Each Site has a Wooden Beam for Shade
    • No Pets allowed
    • No Swimming Pool
    • Facilities for Over landers & Camper Van’s Camping
    • FARMHOUSE CAMPSITE:
    • No Electricity
    • Braai Area only at the Boma
    • Braai Grid
    • Wood available to buy for N$ 65.00 per bundle
    • No Pets allowed
    • No Swimming Pool
    • Facilities for Over landers & Camper Van’s
    • www.barkhan.africa/ bookings@barkhan.africa
    • +264 81 760 6739
  • Weltevrede Guest Farm

    Weltevrede Guest Farm

    Hot air ballooning; Scenic flights; Drives around Sossusvlei and Sesriem area; Quad biking; Naukluft hiking trails/

    info@weltevredeguestfarm.com – https://weltevredeguestfarm.com/

    Activities: Dry riverbed hikes (5 km walk); Bushmen paintings (5 km walk or drive, 300m walk and climb); Romantic picnic spots for private sunset (1 km walk); Dune hike (10 km drive and 1 km walk); Star gazing.

    Rate: N$ 150 pp per night (min 2pax) & N$ 75 per Child under 12

    Rate:

    Amenities:

    • 4 Camping Sites/ Max 8 People per Campsite
    • Electricity Power Points * Lights
    • Wash Basin/ Hot and Cold Water
    • 2 sites partly shaded
    • Private Bathrooms
    • Pets allowed by pre-arrangement
    • Swimming Pool
    • Braai Place/ Braai Grid/ Wood available for N$ 45 per Bag
    • Dustbin
    • Tables
    • Gravel roads
    • Wildlife
    • Guest farm
    • Excursions to be arranged :
    • Camping
    • ( 2024 rates N$170 pp, N$85 per child under 12)
    • 1 x Self-Catering Unit available ( 2 en suite rooms , 3 beds in each room/ Max 8 people total
    • Fully equipped kitchen
    • Air Con
    • Braai / Braai grid outside
    • Grass/Sand/Shade
    • Parking in front of unit
    • Swimming Pool
  • Zebra River Lodge

    Zebra River Lodge

    -24.52965, 16.30068 – Welcome to Zebra River Lodge, a magical place where the setting sun makes the mountains glow in golden colors and beautiful stars guide you through your sleep. Let the warmth and our Namibian hospitality welcome you to a place of light and airy spaces on the slopes of the Zebra River Canyon in the Tsaris Mountains.

    Zebra River Lodge is situated on a 12 500 hectares private farm of dramatic scenery, deep in the Tsaris Mountains of southern Namibia. We invite you to relax under an azure-blue sky and to feast your senses on our tranquil surroundings where you can listen to the silence of nature. FROM WINDHOEK:

    follow the B1 in the direction of Rehoboth. Turn into the C24 pass Klein Aub and carry on on the MR 47 towards Rietoog. Take the D1206 towards the Naukluft. At the T- junction turn left onto the C14 and then right onto the D854 and again left onto the D850. Follow the road for about 19 km until you reach our gate on the right hand side. You will reach the lodge after 5 km. CAMPING: 4 Campsites – 4 People Max per Campsite – No Electricity nor Power Points at Campsite – Wash Basin & Hot water at Ablution Block

    Zebra River Lodge has a farm style set-up with modern details. The lodge was built with stones from the region as well as home produced bricks. Zebra River Lodge has 13 double or triple en suite rooms.

    The 5 rock chalets we have are nestled into the rocky surroundings of Zebra River Lodge. Stylish and comfortable at the same time they offer an incredible Namibian safari feeling.

    Zebra River Lodge is well known for its cuisine. Take home memories of homemade bread and delicious, farm-style comfort food complemented by an outstanding selection of South African wines. Experience summer dinners together under the cool veranda or nestle up to the warm fireplace in winter. Coffee, tea, water and home-made cookies or cake are found in the dining room as well. The crystal-clear and refreshing water at Zebra River Lodge is derived from underground natural reservoirs and can be consumed without concern.

    Rate: N$ 230 per Person per Night / Child up to 12 years: N$ 115 Other Accommodation:

    Activities: Various Hiking Trails , Sundowner Drives, Scenic Drives & 4×4 Self Drives

    BOOKING: zebrariverl@gmail.comeden@africaonline.com.na / www.zebra-river-lodge.com/

    Tel: 063- 693265

    Amenities:

    • Dustbin at Campsite
    • Solar Lights at Ablution Block – Braai Place & Braai Grid at each Campsite
    • Wood available to buy – Communal Bathrooms
    • Hot Water by Donkey – Trees and Shade Nets – Campsites 2 & 3 & 4 are private
    • Pets allowed only on request – Swimming Pool at Main Lodge – Reachable by Sedan and 4×4
    • The Rock Chalets:
    • Rate is from N$ 1965 Dinner, Bed & Breakfast pp sharing
  • Ababis Guest Farm & Camping (updated)

    Ababis Guest Farm & Camping (updated)

    Ababis Guestfarm lies at the foothills of the Namib Naukluft Mountains, around 260 km southwest of Windhoek – on the C14, and between Walvis Bay and Maltahoehe;

    Distance from Ababis to Sesriem: 80 km, and another 60 km to Sossusvlei

    This secluded spot is ideal as gateway to Sossusvlei, for a quiet weekend getaway, some hiking in the hilly landscape or for some “ Óffroad Driver Training’

    Activities: Hiking, Birding or ‘Offroad Academy”

    Rate: N$ 300.- pp per Night

    Bookings: :

    Tel: +264 (0)63 29 33 62

    Amenities:

    • CAMPING is offered at another spot near the Tsondab River
    • * 1 large private campsite with 4 pitches
    • Braai place
    • Cement table & seats
    • No electricity
    • Communal ablution with 3 showers, 2 toilet & 1 kitchen sink
    • Pets are welcome
    • Meals can be arranged with the Guestfarm
    • Springbok, Oryx, Zebra can be found in the surrounds
    • Camping
    • 1 SELF-CATERING FARMHOUSE offers 2 rooms with 5 beds
    • 1 fully equipped kitchen
    • 2 bathrooms
    • Shady veranda
    • Braai area
    • View of the Tsondab area
    • Pets are welcome!
    • Rate is N$ 875 per Person per Night
    • info2@ababis-gaestefarm.de
    • www.ababis-gaestefarm.de
  • Barkhan Dune Retreat

    Barkhan Dune Retreat

    The drive to Barkhan Dune Retreat involves navigating both paved and gravel roads, with the final stretch on the D1275 being a gravel road. While in good condition, caution is advised, and speed limits should be observed. About 200 km from Windhoek – 3 Hour Drive

    ACCOMMODATION: Luxury Chalets/ Family Chalets/ Okanti/ Rustic Cabin/ KuangoKuango/ We offer 10 Rooms, of which 7 Dune Chalets are about 20 – 50m from the Main Building, a self-catering House with two bedrooms sleeping 5 about 800m to the North of the main Building (Okanti) and a Secluded Self Catering Unit sleeping 2 about 1 km to the northwest of the main building (KuanguKuangu), ideal for the Honeymooners.

    All Rooms have a Spacious Bathroom with Shower and luxurious biodegradable Amenities for your comfort.

    Wheelchair access to all the chalets with a paved walkway and one of the chalets has a bathroom which is fitted out to accommodate a wheelchair.

    All self catering Units have Braai Facilities outside – Restaurant & Bar Facilities at the Main Lodge

    Maximum of 2 Adults – 2025 RATES – N$ 1370.00 Per Person Per Night Sharing

    KUANGUKUANGU PRICE PER PERSON PER NIGHT – Maximum of 2 Adults

    OTHER INFORMATION: Wifi Available at the Main Lodge – Laundry Facility available on request – Housekeeping Service – Solar Powered – Self Sustainable

    Rates: OKANTI HOUSE PRICE PER PERSON – Maximum of 5 people – 2026 RATES – N$ 1370.00 Per Person Per Night Sharing- Self Catering

    ACTIVITIES: Sundowner Drive/ E-Bikes/Klipspringer Mountain Hikes/Grotto Hike

    BOOKINGS: +264 83 000 0008/9/ +264 81 760 6739/ +264 81 760 6739

    Amenities:

    • 23.76208, 16.03527
    • Electricity (220V) is generated with solar panels
    • Our water comes from our own boreholes and are of the purest in the region.
    • We have reception to the Namibian mobile telephone network.
    • Complimentary Wifi connection
    • No Pets allowed
    • Swimming Pool At the Main Lodge
    • all self catering guests has access to the Main Lodge Pool area
    • N$ 685.00 per Child ages 2 – 10 years per night
    • Self Catering – N/A PER PERSON
    • RUSTIC CABIN PER PERSON
    • Self Catering
    • N$ 1781.00 Per Night – Self Catering
    • N$ 3565.00 Per Person Per Night Sharing – Self Catering
    • N$ 4635.00 Per Night
    • Grow most of our own Vegetables & Herbs & some Fruits – Recycling of Water & Waste
    • Produce our own compost by using food off cuts
    • www.barkhan.africa/ bookings@barkhan.africa