Camping Namibia

Region: Hardap

Hardap covers south-central Namibia, home to the towering dunes of Sossusvlei and Sesriem, the Namib-Naukluft National Park, and the town of Mariental on the edge of the Kalahari. Most travellers pass through Hardap on the way to or from the coast, and its campsites split naturally into two clusters: desert-and-dune camping near Sesriem and Solitaire, and Kalahari game-farm camping further east and south.

  • Dune 45 Sossusvlei

    Dune 45 Sossusvlei

    Directions: 45 km from Sesriem Gate along a paved road, inside Namib-Naukluft National Park.

    Activities: Climbing Dune 45 (about 170m high, best at sunrise); one of the most photographed dunes in the world.

    Only a handful of properties inside the park gate offer early access before sunrise – check with your accommodation about gate times if this is a priority.

  • Saddle se Gat Campsite

    Saddle se Gat Campsite

    Directions: On the D813, 116 km from Maltahöhe and 90 km from Helmeringhausen, on a working goat, sheep and game farm.

    Amenities:

    • 5 campsites (1 wheelchair-friendly)
    • Large communal braai area
    • Covered kitchen/washup area
    • Braai packs and fresh farm produce available to order
  • Neuhof Campsite

    Neuhof Campsite

    Directions: 53 km east of Sesriem and 120 km west of Maltahöhe on the C19.

    Activities: Gateway to the Sossusvlei area.

    Rate: From around N$14 pp (check current rates when booking).

    Amenities:

    • 5 campsites, up to 40 guests total, tents/mobile homes welcome
    • Shared braai facilities
    • Ablution blocks with hot and cold water showers and toilets
    • No electricity on site
    • Free parking, outdoor fireplace, picnic area
    • Full-day security
    • WiFi available at a surcharge
  • La Vida Inn B&B & Campsites

    La Vida Inn B&B & Campsites

    Directions: 265 km south of Windhoek and 228 km north of Keetmanshoop, in Mariental between the Namib and Kalahari Deserts, on a river a short drive from the town centre.

    Activities: On-site restaurant, riverside setting near the Kalahari Desert.

    Amenities:

    • Choice of B&B rooms, self-catering chalet, or camping
    • Air-conditioned rooms with fridge and flat-screen TV
    • Free WiFi and parking
    • Complimentary breakfast (7–9 AM)
    • Restaurant and braai facilities
    • Pet-friendly
  • Lapa Lange Game Lodge & Camping

    Lapa Lange Game Lodge & Camping

    Directions: Lapa Lange Game Lodge is located 35km from Mariental on the M29, on the edge of the Kalahari Desert — a convenient stopover en route to Sossusvlei, Fish River Canyon or Mata Mata.

    Activities: Game drives on the semi-desert savannah (over 30 game species), and wildlife viewing from the floodlit waterhole.

    Amenities:

    • Two spacious grassed campsites with water and power supply
    • Full ablution facilities
    • Braai facilities
    • Swimming pool and restaurant
    • Succulent Hoodia garden

    Bookings: Tel +264 81 272 9901, email reservations@lapalange.com.

  • Little Sossus Campsite

    Little Sossus Campsite

    Directions: Little Sossus Campsite is on the edge of the Namib-Naukluft National Park, about 30km from Sesriem.

    Activities: Early morning drives to Sossusvlei for sunrise, sundowner drives, and photography tours.

    Amenities:

    • Seven individual campsites and three family campsites
    • Each site electrified with its own ablution facility and donkey-boiler hot water
    • Undercover area for tents/campers at each site
    • On-site shop for basic supplies
    • Swimming pool and free WiFi
    • Restaurant, bar and lounge (shared with Little Sossus Lodge)

    Bookings: Visit littlesossuscamping.com.

  • Namib Naukluft Camp ( NWR)

    Namib Naukluft Camp ( NWR)

    Olive Trail: 10 km – 4-6 hours Hiking; Waterkluft Trail 17 km 6 – 7 hours Hiking (Payment and Reservation only at Naukluft) 4 or 8 Days Naukluft Hiking Trail

    Activities: Walking Trails; natural rock pools

    Rate: N$375 pp

    Rate: Guided Kluft Walk: N$400 pp6 Chalets

    Rate: N$375 pp per NIght

    Bookings: yello@buddy.na/

    Tel: 084 000 9178/ www.campinginnamibia.com

    Amenities:

    • 24.26516, 16.23911 21 Campsites/ 5 pax max
    • 6 Chalets
    • Communal basic amenities
    • Restaurant/ Bar
  • Sesriem Campsite (NWR)

    Sesriem Campsite (NWR)

    Rate: N$ 490 pp per Night

    Amenities:

    • · 20 Camping Sites in the shades of ancient camel thorn trees
    • · Each Camping Site has its own Fire Place and Water Point
    • · Communal Ablution Facilities
    • · Swimming Pool
    • · located inside the Namib Naukluft National Park
    • · 2 km to Sesriem Canyon
    • · 60 km to Sossusvlei desert
    • · a few km to Elim dune – A petrified dune near the Sesriem Camp perfect for sunset
    • · Bar
    • · Fuel Station
    • · Basic Shop Reservations: Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR)
    • 181 Gathemann Building, Independence Avenue
    • Private Bag 13196, Windhoek
    • +264 61 285 7200 reservations@nwr.com.na
  • Tsauchab River Camp

    Tsauchab River Camp

    Directions: 70 km from Sesriem Canyon, 40 km from Naukluft Park, along the Tsauchab River valley between the Zaris and Naukluft mountains.

    Activities: 5 hiking trails ranging from 2.5–21 km.

    Amenities:

    • Air-conditioned family rooms with private bathroom and river/mountain views
    • Outdoor pool, free WiFi, restaurant, bar and billiard table
  • Terra-Rouge Guestfarm – Campsite

    Terra-Rouge Guestfarm – Campsite

    Directions: On the C15, about 93 km from Koës towards Mata Mata, 45 km from the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park entrance.

    Amenities:

    • 3 self-contained en-suite bungalows (max 10 guests) with kitchen and braai area
    • Meerkat Manor campsite on the dry Auob riverbed, with hot showers, flush toilets and dune views