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Namib Desert Camping2Go Eagle’s Nest Chalets Geisterschlucht Cabin Canyon Lodge Canyon Roadhouse Canyon Roadhouse Campsite

Eight permanent tents are located close to the Namib Desert Eagle’s Nest Chalets are private, self-catering retreats built into This simple but exclusive cabin in a secluded valley consists of Nestled between granite boulders, Canyon Lodge looks out on This out-of-the-ordinary lodge resembles a roadhouse of old. It is Tucked behind Canyon Roadhouse, Canyon Roadhouse Campsite
Lodge at the foot of the fascinating fossilised dunes. They are rounded granite boulders with a granite-gneiss mountain as a two family rooms sharing a bathroom, kitchen and lounge area. the expanse of the Gondwana Canyon Park. Guests can take a surrounded by rusty Chevys and Fords from a bygone era and offers shady camping on the bank of a dry riverbed against a
fully equipped with four beds, a bathroom and a full kitchen. backdrop and expansive views. Two hiking trails run through the picturesque valley. guided drive to the canyon, follow a 4x4 route to view the plain’s the interior boasts a filling station as a bar and an assortment of backdrop of rocky hills.
There is a firepit which guests can place in the nearby riverbed animals, watch the sunrise among quiver trees, or enjoy the classic cars and transport paraphernalia. Large rooms make the
to fully enjoy nature. Campers can use the facilities at Namib sunset either from the adjacent koppie or on a sunset drive. A Roadhouse a comfortable and convenient base when visiting the
Desert Lodge. unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience is hiking through the Fish River Canyon, just 14km away.
canyon trail, overnighting in specially chosen camps.

Desert Horse Inn Klein-Aus Vista Campsite

Namib Desert Campsite
Canyon Village Canyon Klipspringer Camps

Attractive, airy rooms are built in a late century farmhouse style. Resting in a rock amphitheatre, the campsite is a hideaway under
Guests can explore numerous mountain bike and walking trails giant camelthorn trees adorned with sociable weaver nests.
skirting the rocky hills and discover World War One ramparts, like Guests can use the facilities at the Desert Horse Inn.
The space and silence of the Namib Desert are the highlights of an old Hudson motorcar riddled with bullet holes and viewpoints
this simple campsite set under acacia trees near the Namib with extraordinary vistas. They can visit the wild horses at the Stone and thatch chalets are positioned in a horseshoe design These rustic self-catering camps are set in the northern reaches
Desert Lodge. Garub waterhole, 20km to the west, and the old diamond mining around a thatched central area with a restaurant, bar and lounge, of the Fish River Canyon. Each camp has cabins with communal
town of Kolmanskop 100km on. and reception. A cart drawn by a team of mules conveys luggage bathrooms, a central dining area and kitchen, and a fire pit.
“A unique oasis. Made with love to details in a beautiful to the chalets. Nama employees take pride in wearing their The camps consist of the:
environment. A unique experience. The meals were so tasty and traditional patchwork clothing, and the history of southern
the staff so friendly. I have been to this place 20 years ago, now Namibia is depicted in murals on the restaurant walls. ○ Klipspringer Base Camp
and will come again in the future. Thank you all!” “Awesome lodge-village near Fish River Canyon. The place ○ Battlesnake Camp
is big and beautiful, the surroundings are great. The dining
TripAdvisor ○ Koelkrans Camp
was awesome, the place, the service and the food. Again the
same at breakfast. Reception effective and kindly. Less than ○ Horseshoe Camp
20 minutes on the car from main Fish River Canyon viewpoint.”

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