Erongo is Namibia’s most visited coastal and central region, stretching from the Atlantic seaboard at Swakopmund and Walvis Bay inland to the granite domes of Spitzkoppe and the Erongo Mountains. It has more campsites in our directory than any other region — from full-service coastal caravan parks to remote fishing spots along the Skeleton Coast and rustic bush camps near ancient San rock art. Erongo works well as a base for both beach time and desert scenery without the long drives needed elsewhere in the country.
Directions: On the C36, about 35 km from the Brandberg (home of the “White Lady” rock painting), reachable by normal sedan.
Activities: Self-drive trips to the White Lady painting, visits to the old Uis mine area and waterhole (4×4 recommended), birdwatching at the on-site waterhole.
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Directions: Brandberg Elephant Rock Campsite is in the Tsiseb Conservancy, about 40km west of Uis and 127km from Henties Bay.
Activities: Mountain hiking, paragliding, and wildlife viewing (mountain zebra, springbok, ostrich). Close to the famous White Lady rock paintings at Brandberg Mountain.
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Bookings: Contact the campsite directly for rates and availability.
Directions: Cape Cross Lodge & Campsite is situated 60km north of Henties Bay and 120km north of Swakopmund, on the Skeleton Coast next to the Cape Fur Seal colony.
Activities: Visiting the famous Cape Cross seal colony, exploring the Skeleton Coast.
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Bookings: Visit capecross.org.
Directions: In Namib-Naukluft National Park, just off the Us Pass road, about 10 km after the park entrance (travelling east to west).
Fireplaces only, no other facilities – bring your own equipment, food, water and firewood. Permit required from a MET office in Swakopmund before arrival; five well-spaced camping spots.
Activities: Quiet desert scenery on the pre-Namib plains; Cape fox and Spotted Eagle Owl sightings are common at night.
Directions: Etusis Lodge sits within the 21,000-hectare Etusis Nature Reserve, about 2.5 hours’ drive from Swakopmund or Windhoek, near Usakos. The campsites are located about 20km from the main lodge.
Activities: Horseback riding on Basotho horses, game drives, and hiking in the reserve’s hills.
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Bookings: Visit etusis.de.
Directions: In Namib-Naukluft National Park, just off the Us Pass road, about 10 km after the park entrance (travelling east to west).
Fireplaces only, no other facilities – bring your own equipment, food, water and firewood. Permit required from a MET office in Swakopmund before arrival; five well-spaced camping spots.
Activities: Quiet desert scenery on the pre-Namib plains; Cape fox and Spotted Eagle Owl sightings are common at night.
Ten spacious campsites, semi-enclosed for additional privacy, bestow all the necessities for a camper’s getaway. Another two larger sites provide space for family and friends travelling together.
The communal ablution facilities are modern and provide all essential conveniences. A separate utility area for washing dishes and doing laundry is also available.
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Email: info@geckoridge.com.na
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Directions: In Namib-Naukluft National Park, just off the Us Pass road, about 10 km after the park entrance (travelling east to west).
Fireplaces only, no other facilities – bring your own equipment, food, water and firewood. Permit required from a MET office in Swakopmund before arrival; five well-spaced camping spots.
Note: This is the Ganab picnic site (day-use).
Activities: Quiet desert scenery on the pre-Namib plains; Cape fox and Spotted Eagle Owl sightings are common at night.
Directions: Ou Wrak Fishing Area is one of the numbered/named fishing spots along the Skeleton Coast north of Henties Bay, towards the Skeleton Coast National Park.
Activities: Shore angling (galjoen, kabeljou, steenbras and other surf species), 4×4 beach driving on designated tracks.
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Note: A fishing permit from the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (offices in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay or Lüderitz) is required for angling; rates are approximately N$14/month or N$168/year. Vehicles must stay on marked tracks within the coastal park.