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.

  • 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
  • Lepel Restcamp ( old Garies Rest Camp) 

    Lepel Restcamp ( old Garies Rest Camp) 

    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.

    Amenities:

    • 7 en-suite rooms in a renovated 1950s building
    • 3 campsites (up to 10 people each)
    • On-site restaurant and bar
  • Duwisib Guest Farm & Camping 

    Duwisib Guest Farm & Camping 

    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.naduwisibres@gmail.com/ www.farmduwisib.com /

    Tel: 063-293344/ 081 354 3619

    Amenities:

    • Selected campsites equipped with solar lights as well as a power outlets
    • only Solar Lights – Wash Basin at Campsite
    • Camping
    • SELF-CATERING ROOMS
    • SPRINGBOK SELF-CATERING BUNGALOW
    • Double / twin room N$ 1480 BB pp – N$ 1890 N$ DBB pp
    • Self Catering N$ 1430 per room per night
    • Triple room N$ 1265 BB pp – N$ 1695 DBB pp
    • Self Catering N$ 1700 per room per night
    • Springbok bungalow (twin)
    • Road Conditions good
  • Auob Country Lodge

    Auob Country Lodge

    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.

    Amenities:

    • 17 campsites on lawn with shared ablution facilities
    • Fireplaces and electrical points at sites
    • Swimming pool, restaurant, bar and lounge

    Bookings: Visit auob.com.na.

  • Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch

    Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch

    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.

    Amenities:

    • 5 individual campsites set among the red sand dunes, each shaded by a large tree
    • Dedicated fully-tiled ablution block per site with toilet, shower and washbasin
    • Hot water via gas geysers, solar lighting

    Bookings: Visit bagatelle-lodge.com.

  • Bastion Farmyard Campsite

    Bastion Farmyard Campsite

    Directions: Bastion Farmyard is on the Hardap Irrigation Scheme, about 14km north of Mariental on the B1 bypass and 9km from Hardap Dam.

    Amenities:

    • 4 themed campsites — Affieplaas, Hartlik, Blikskottel and Rus Roes
    • Each with en-suite bathroom (donkey-heated shower), own kitchenette and food prep area
    • Electricity point, lights, washing line and enclosed braai with grid at each site
    • Shaded paved veranda
    • Free WiFi, camping shop and free parking

    Bookings: Visit bastionfarmyard.com.

  • Duwisib Castle ( NWR)

    Duwisib Castle ( NWR)

    Bookings: yello@buddy.na/

    Tel: 084 000 9178

    Amenities:

    • -25.25707, 16.54128 – 10 Campsites Picnic sites
    • Restaurant
    • Tourist Shop
    • Underground Baron’s Bar
  • Red Dune Camp & Farmyard 

    Red Dune Camp & Farmyard 

    25.13016, 18.94913 – The Red Dune Camp is situated on farm Tranendal, South of Gochas in the south east of Namibia, on the road from Stampriet/Gochas (C15) to Mata Mata. It is a mere 155 km from the Mata Mata gate of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park and 35 km from Gochas, the nearest small town. CAMPING: 3 x Dunes Campsite

    No Lights – Wash Basin – Shaded – Private Bathrooms with Hot and Cold Water – No Pets allowed – Braai Place/ Braai Grid- Wood available at N$ 50 – Dustbin – No Tables

    Rooms: Self catering, En-Suite, Coffee Facilities, Aircon & use of communal kitchen & braai area

    Rate: N$ 500 for Campsite for 4 People, extra Person N$ 100 3 x Farmyard Campsites – Communal Kitchen – Trees for Shade – Communal Bathrooms – Braai Place & Braai Grid – No 4×4 required

    Rate: N$ 500 for Campsite for 4 People, extra Person N$ 100 OTHER ACCOMMODATION:

    ACTIVITIES: Bird watching & Star Gazing/ Gravel Roads ( 4×4 required for the Dunes) – Wild Animals like Giraffe, Eland, Springbuck,

    Bookings: reddunecamp@iway.na/

    Tel: 063-250164/081 421 0927

    Amenities:

    • Max 6 People per Campsite – 4X4 required
    • No Electricity
    • Room: Double – N$ 600.00
    • Room: Single to Share – N$ 600.00
    • Bed Extra – N$ 200.00
  • River Chalets Mariental 

    River Chalets Mariental 

    Beds, linen, towels, aircon, lights and plugs, kettle with tea and coffee plus bar fridge, TV with Hotel Bouquet channels

    Bookings: bookings@riverchalets.com

    Tel: 081 128 2601 www.riverchalets.com

    Amenities:

    • -24.62423, 17.95431 6 Campsites & 2 private campsites
    • Electricity at Campsite
    • Power Points at Campsite
    • Wash Basin * Hot and Cold water
    • Dust Bin
    • 2 Campsites have Tables
    • Lights
    • Braai Place & Braai Grid * Wood available at N$ 30 – N$ 55
    • 2 Campsites have private Bathrooms
    • 4 Campsites have Communal Bathrooms * Hot Water with geyser
    • Shaded by trees; Grass
    • Pets allowed
    • Swimming Pool
    • Road Conditions good
    • N$ 165 pp private Campsite/ N$ 150 pp normal Campsite – Kids N$ 80
    • 8 self-catering chalets also available ( between 2-5 pax each)
    • All Chalets have grass and trees
    • 1 x Tented self-catering accommodation ( no TV, communal bathroom)
    • One special Wheelchair room available ( but not in Chalets)
    • SC Rate is N$ 320- 475 per person
    • 1 x Venue hall for functions, small weddings, conferencing also available