//Karas is Namibia’s vast, sparsely populated deep south, dominated by the Fish River Canyon — the second-largest canyon in the world — and the arid plains stretching toward the South African border. Campsites cluster around Keetmanshoop, Grünau and Karasburg, serving both canyon hikers and travellers looping between the Kalahari, the coast at Lüderitz, and the border crossing at Noordoewer.
Directions: Maritz Country Lodge is located 5km south of Keetmanshoop, close to the Quiver Tree Forest and Fish River Canyon.
Activities: Excursions to the nearby Quiver Tree Forest and Fish River Canyon.
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Bookings: Visit maritzcountrylodge.com.na.
Location: Bush camp is 3 km into the farm, where you camp in a river bed between the quiver trees
Activities: Off Road Driving; Guided Fossil Tours
Rate: N$140 pp per night & N$ 70 per child per night
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Directions: Namtib Desert Lodge is located near the Tiras Mountains in southern Namibia, close to Helmeringhausen, on one of the country’s most scenic routes between Sossusvlei and Lüderitz.
Activities: Photography, hiking trails and guided nature drives on the farm.
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Bookings: Contact the lodge directly via namtib.net.
Directions: About 50 km northwest of Noordoewer on Farm Aussenkehr, on the banks of the Orange River.
Activities: Orange River rafting, fishing, fly fishing, sunset river trips, birdwatching.
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Directions: In Oranjemund, bordering the Orange River and the Atlantic Ocean, in the Namib Desert.
Note: The campsite itself has reportedly been closed since 2022 (the site was repurposed for mining-worker accommodation) – rooms and self-catering units are still available. Confirm current camping availability before visiting.
Activities: Guided dune drives/walks, sundowners in the dunes (pre-book); golf, fishing, shooting range and a local museum in town.
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Directions: On the D503 (Farm Blaauwbospan), between Koës and Aroab, in the Kalahari.
Activities: Birdwatching, self-drive game viewing, campfire evenings.
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The campsites on the northern side ( nr 1-40) are situated closest to the outside pool have most of the shady trees
There are 4 Ablution Blocks, each with 2 showers and 3 toilets and washing basins (clean and in working order)
Guided Nature drives (N$650 pp) & Guided walks (N$300) can also be booked at the Office
The Camp offers an a la carte Restaurant, Outside Sitting Area and Bar; a special fountain offers drinking water
7 premier chalets are for families/groups and are equipped with en-suite bathroom and air-conditioning. The 3 bedrooms, have either a ¾ size, 2 x queen, or 1 x king-size bed in each room. The self-catering kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, 2 plate stove, microwave oven, kettle, pots/pans and plates/cutlery. An added attraction of these Chalets, is that there are 2 verandahs, with both river and mountain views;
Activities: One can walk along the Fish River and swim in the Thermal Ais Ais pools; Kids can ride their bicycles in camp which has a lot of open space; the river bed also offers the perfect sand-box for kids and one can climb the surrounding rocky hills; Birding, Walking & Swimming; The ‘Thermal Pool” Building also offers a SPA section with Massages.
Directions: 85 km from Hobas and the entrance/view Point of the Fish River Canyon; The Camp is situated in the Ai-Ais / Richtersveld Transfrontier Park at the Southern end of the Fishriver Canyon
Bookings: :reservations@nwr.com.na
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Directions: At the base of the extinct Brukkaros volcano. From the B1, turn onto the D3901 gravel road at Tses towards Berseba; after about 30 km a signpost directs you the remaining 8 km to camp.
Note: This is a community-run campsite that has reportedly fallen into disrepair in recent years – confirm current status before visiting.
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Bring your own water, firewood and supplies.
Directions: Alte Kalköfen Lodge is located between Keetmanshoop and Lüderitz in southern Namibia, near Bethanie, a good base for visiting Fish River Canyon.
Activities: Visiting the Cole Lithoparium, Namibia’s most extensive registered Lithops (living stone) collection.
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Bookings: Tel 063 683 415, email info@altekalkofen.com.
Directions: On the C14, 11 km from Helmeringhausen towards Bethanie, on a working sheep and goat farm en route to Fish River Canyon and Sossusvlei.
Activities: Dry-riverbed 4×4 driving with designated picnic spots.
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Bookings: Tel +264 81 255 1535