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.
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.
Directions: On the D813, 116 km from Maltahöhe and 90 km from Helmeringhausen, on a working goat, sheep and game farm.
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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$14 pp (check current rates when booking).
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Directions: 265 km south of Windhoek and 228 km north of Keetmanshoop, in Mariental between the Namib and Kalahari Deserts, on a river a short drive from the town centre.
Activities: On-site restaurant, riverside setting near the Kalahari Desert.
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Directions: On the C15, about 93 km from Koës towards Mata Mata, 45 km from the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park entrance.
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Directions: On the C24 between Windhoek and Sesriem, in Lepel (south of Kobos/Rehoboth) – en route to Sossusvlei.
Activities: Horse riding, hiking, 4×4 trails, rock paintings, guided tours to a nearby canyon, cave and fountains.
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25.25666, 16.53833 Situated on the edge of the beautiful Namib Desert, Duwisib Guestfarm is your perfect stop over on your way to Sossusvlei, Lüderitz or the Fish River Canyon. While staying at our small and personal Guestfarm you will find true Namibian hospitality and an atmosphere of friendly familiarity. CAMPING: 5 Campsites / 6 People max per Campsite
Wooden Tables – Braai Place and Braai Grid * Wood available to buy – Communal Bathrooms with Geyser – Paving at Seating Area – No Pets allowed – Swimming Pool
The self-catering rooms can be booked as single, double, triple or 4-bedded rooms. The self-catering facilities include outside BBQ facilities, small kitchen with crockery, cutlery, gas cooker and bar fridge, bedding and towels for all rooms.
The Springbok bungalow is equipped with it’s own self-catering facilities and can sleep up to 2 guests in twin bed rooms.
The bungalow includes the following facilities: en-suite bathroom, small kitchen with crockery, cutlery & gas cooker veranda, outside BBQ facilities, 220 V power supply, bar fridge, bedding & towels provided.
Self Catering – N$ 1430 per Room Kids (Under 12) 50% – Meals can be booked separately if requested.
Rate: N$ 270 pp/ N$ 135 per child below 12 years , below 6 Years free of charge Duwisib Guestfarm also offers a total of 10 guest rooms and 1 self-catering bungalow which sleeps a maximum of 26 persons. These can be booked with meals or on a self-catering basis. All of our facilities are within walking distance of Duwisib Castle. ROOMS: The guest rooms can be booked as either single, double or triple rooms with dinner and breakfast. The rooms are set inside the historic workshop built from natural sandstone, blending beautifully into the surrounding landscape. All rooms have ceiling fans and are well maintained with en-suit showers and private verandas overlooking our scenic landscapes and unique sunsets
RATES: Single room N$ 1840 BB pp – N$ 2150 DBB pp – Self Catering – N$ 750 pp
Activities: Guided Farm Drive/ Unguided Walking Trails / Castle Viewing guided or unguided.
Bookings: via E Mail or Website: duwisib@iway.na/ duwisibres@gmail.com/ www.farmduwisib.com /
Tel: 063-293344/ 081 354 3619
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Directions: Auob Country Lodge is about 6km north of Gochas, in the dry riverbed of the Auob River in the southern Kalahari.
Activities: Guided game drives (giraffe, oryx, springbok), guided or self-guided dune walks, and dinners in the dunes.
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Bookings: Visit auob.com.na.
Directions: Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch is on the edge of the Kalahari, about 50km north of Mariental and 270km south of Windhoek.
Activities: Guided nature walks, dune drives, sundowners, horse safaris, and visits to the on-site Cheetah Conservation Fund enclosure.
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Bookings: Visit bagatelle-lodge.com.
Directions: Bastion Farmyard is on the Hardap Irrigation Scheme, about 14km north of Mariental on the B1 bypass and 9km from Hardap Dam.
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Bookings: Visit bastionfarmyard.com.