Directions: 10 km north of Otavi on the way to Tsumeb/Etosha.
Amenities:
- 5 self-catering bungalows plus camping sites
- Braai/BBQ facilities, communal kitchen, garden and pool
Known for traditional home-cooked “potjie” food.
Region: Otjozondjupa
Otjozondjupa sits in north-central Namibia around Otjiwarongo, Grootfontein and Okahandja, and is best known for the Waterberg Plateau — a sandstone table mountain that shelters some of the country’s most successful rhino conservation projects. Most travellers pass through on the main road between Windhoek and Etosha, making it a practical and scenic overnight stop rather than a final destination in its own right.
Zum Potjie Restcamp
Düsternbrook Guest Farm
Directions: Düsternbrook Guest Farm is located about 35km north of Windhoek in the Khomas Highlands, roughly an hour’s drive from the city.
Activities: Cheetah and leopard drives, game drives, early morning mountain drives, horse riding, and hiking trails (1-5 hours) through a private game reserve with 16 species including hippo, giraffe, sable antelope and kudu.
Amenities:
- Two small campsites — Bush Camp and Pioneer campsite by the river
- Large pool and bar at the main house
- WiFi available in the yard and reception
Bookings: Visit duesternbrook.net.
Busch Hotel & Camping
Directions: On the B2, about 45 km from Okahandja towards Karibib/Swakopmund, 80 minutes from Windhoek, set on a granite outcrop.
Amenities:
- En-suite chalets with kitchen facilities, plus shaded camp sites with built-in braai areas and tables
- Communal kitchen, laundry and ablutions with hot showers
- Natural rock swimming pool with pool bar; restaurant
Felseneck Game Farm & Camping
Directions: Felseneck Game Farm is located in the Otjozondjupa Region near Okahandja.
Amenities: A working guest farm offering camping alongside game farm accommodation; contact the farm directly for current campsite facilities and rates.
Bookings: Tel 062 503 545.
Omatako Valley Rest Camp
Directions: Community-run camp in the Kalahari wilderness near Tsumkwe.
Activities: Cultural experiences with the local San community, one of the oldest cultures on earth.
Amenities:
- Campsites with braai areas (grills not provided)
- Water taps, hot showers and flush toilets in a shared ablution block
Gabus Game Ranch Safari Lodge – campsite
Directions: Gabus Game Ranch is located about 10km outside Otavi, roughly 4.5 hours from Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek).
Activities: Safari drives, horse riding, guided hiking, game viewing from a hide, bush breakfast, wine tasting, and guided trips to Etosha National Park.
Amenities:
- 3 campsites about 100m from the lodge, within walking distance of the restaurant, pool and WiFi
- Two shared bathrooms
Bookings: Visit gabusnamibia.com.
Swakoppoort Dam Campsites
Amenities:
- Contact Namwater Gobabis for more details – Campsites available with no Facilities
Gross Barmen Hot Springs Resort
Rate: N$ 200 p/p Per Night
Amenities:
- -22.10993, 16.74732 18 camp-sites /8 pax per sight
- Communal Ablution blocks
- Hot/Cold Water
- Braai Facilities
- Activities/Amenities:
- Thermal inside pool and outside Olympic Pool
- Spa
- Bar
- Kiosk
- Restaurant
- Camping
- 8 Self-catering Chalets also available (N$970 p/p p n) reservations@nwr.com.na
Omatako Dam
Note: Omatako Dam itself (about 100 km north of Okahandja) is a water-supply dam, not a campsite. The nearby Omatako Valley Rest Camp is a community-run option in the area.
Directions (Omatako Valley Rest Camp): On the C44 gravel road, 55 km north of Grootfontein and 11 km past the veterinary fence checkpoint – suitable for any vehicle.
Amenities:
- Campsites with braai areas (bring your own grid)
- Water taps, hot showers and flush toilets in a shared ablution block
Khorab Safari Lodge – campsite
Directions: Khorab Safari Lodge is located 4km south of Otavi on the B1, a convenient stopover en route to Etosha National Park and the Caprivi region.
Amenities:
- Comfortable campsites with private braai areas
- Clean showers with running hot water and private toilets
- Access to lodge restaurant, bar and swimming pool
- Braai packs available on request
Bookings: Visit khorab-lodge-namibia.com.