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Namib Desert Campsite

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About this stay

Sixty kilometres from Sesriem and Sossusvlei, the Namib Desert Campsite is a secret retreat far from the hustle and bustle of the busier campsites. Three campsites offer the best location to explore the burnished sands of Sossusvlei and return to experience fathomless Namib peace.

Namib Desert Lodge is a five kilometre drive further for those who want to indulge in lodge comforts – two cool pools and a scrumptious meal. Or to sit back and join a guided nature drive into the spectacular landscape, letting someone else take the wheel.

The campsites are fitted with private barbecue areas and shared bathroom facilities and running water. For those nature-lovers who have had their fill of civilisation, stretch out in your camp chair with a view of the ancient ridge of fossilised sand dunes. The space and silence of the Namib Desert are the highlights of this simple campsite set under the acacia trees.

Explore the surrounding areas and the vibrant stories that unfold. Solitaire, about thirty kilometres away, offers the perfect spot to stretch your legs and enjoy the quirky setting in the middle of the desert. Head back to your campsite and unwind around a fire, as it crackles away drink in the ancient land and infinite star-studded Namibian night sky.

Rooms and rates

Campsite

The camping sites are situated under acacia trees at the bank of a dry riverbed and offer views of the fossilised dunes. There are powerpoints, braai…

Rates and live availability are on the Gondwana booking engine. Ask the Windhoek team and they reply with both.

Things to do

Facilities and services

Property Facilities & Services

Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Curio shop
  • 2 cold water swimming pools
  • Mobile connectivity
  • WIFI available (at lodge)
  • Namib Desert Camping: 3 campsites with shared ablution facilities and power point for maximum 6 people and 1 camper van or 2 SUVs per campsite

Services

  • Credit card: Visa, Master (at lodge)
  • Laundry service (at main lodge)

Amenities

  • Power points
  • Barbeque facilities
  • Hot/cold water
  • Shared ablution facilities
  • No wheelchair facilities
  • No pets allowed
  • Wood available at the reception at an additional cost
  • Lights

Check-in & Check-out Times

  • Check-in 14:00
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out 10:00
  • Late check-out available upon request

Transfers

  • Routes
  • 01 November 2026 - 31 October 2027
  • Go2 Tourism Shuttle · Departure point: Sesriem · Destination: Kalahari Anib Lodge (via Namib Desert Lodge) · N$ 850.00 per person · one-way
  • Go2 Tourism Shuttle · Departure point: Sesriem · Destination: Swakopmund (via Namib Desert Lodge) · N$ 850.00 per person · one-way
  • Go2 Tourism Shuttle · Departure point: Sesriem · Destination: Windhoek (via Namib Desert Lodge) · N$ 850.00 per person · one-way
  • Transfer to Namib Naukluft Lodge Airstrip · max 6 persons per vehicle · N$ 1275.00 per vehicle return
  • Transfer to Solitaire Lodge Airstrip · max 6 persons per vehicle · N$ 1 600.00 per vehicle return
  • Transfer to Sossusvlei Lodge Airstrip · max 6 persons per vehicle · N$ 2 555.00 per vehicle return

Child Policy

  • Children are most welcome at all our venues. Children up to 5 years old are free of charge; for children between the age of 6 and 13 years we charge 50 per cent of the camping rate. For teenagers 13 years and older we charge the adult rates.

Booking Information

  • Phone Number
  • +264 61 427 200
  • Email Address
  • info(at)gcnam.com
  • Tel (Alternate)
  • +264 83 370 7325
  • After Hours
  • +264 81 129 2424

Where it is

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60 km north of Sesriem on C19, Karas Region, Namibia (Sossusvlei area)

24.1164° S, 15.9047° E

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Getting there: the Go2 Tourism Shuttle and Namibia2Go self-drive cars both reach most Gondwana lodges. Ask the team for the best route from where you are.

Good to know

  • Namib Desert Campsite is located in southern Namibia along the C19 road, 60 kilometres north of Sesriem and the Sossusvlei park entrance. The campsite sits within the private Gondwana Namib Park at the base of ancient fossilised dunes, roughly 30 kilometres south of the quirky desert settlement of Solitaire.
  • Guests staying at Namib Desert Campsite can enjoy various adventures bookable through at the Namib Desert Lodge , activities include guided natures drives in the Namib Desert to explore wildlife, excursions to explore Sossusvlei , self-guided walking trails in the Gondwana Namib Park, and night walks to share insight on nocturnal life and the African night sky.
  • A stay at Namib Desert Campsite offers an authentic, close ‑ to ‑ nature experience in the heart of Namibia’s iconic desert landscape, with excellent access to key Namib Desert adventures and attractions such as Sossusvlei and Deadvlei.
  • Free Wi ‑ Fi is available to all camping guests and can be accessed at the main lodge area of Namib Desert Lodge . As part of a modern Namibian hospitality offering, Namib Desert Lodge in reach offers Wi-Fi to campers, allowing them to stay connected while experiencing the iconic and ancient Namib Desert .
  • The climate in the Namib Desert can bring blistering heat and freezing nights. Essential items you can pack when staying at Namib Desert Campsite include high-SPF sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, and extreme weather clothing. You can also pack some camping and adventure essentials like multi-plug adapters, binoculars, and self-catering items.
  • Check-in at Namib Desert Camp site is from 14:00, and check-out is by 10:00 (Central African Time – CAT) .

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