About this property

Located in Sesriem, in Namib Desert, Desert Camp offers luxurious self-catering units, with private bathrooms. Only 5 km away from Sossusvlei Lodge, it features an outdoor pool. Desert Camp’s units have a private entrance and a kitchenette with an electric kettle and a refrigerator. All rooms are decorated with the colours of the Namib Desert and have power points for hairdryers and shavers. Guests can prepare their own meals or use the Camp's BBQ facility. The large bar area has a TV for news and sports. Meals are available at a surcharge at Sossusvlei Lodge, withing 5 km of Desert Camp. The Sossusvlei Lodge Adventure Centre provides various planned activities, including hot air balloon flights, bird watching, and desert flights. Packed lunches are also available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gioia
    Italy Italy
    Fantastic location, right in the desert. Clean and spacious room with ourdoor space to enjoy braai, nice pool area and friendly staff. Great!
  • Kim
    South Africa South Africa
    Amazing sunset and all the comforts - camping experience can be enjoyed just without the tent
  • Mohamed
    South Africa South Africa
    LOCATION WAS GOOD. WE DIDN'T ORDER ANY FOOD FROM THEM
  • Andre
    South Africa South Africa
    The view, proper barbecue, everything worked, lights everywhere where needed. Excellent service. For example, our toilet did not drain. Within minutes, someone was there to fix it.
  • Jess
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful lodge with a braii to bbq in the evenings. Watch out for the jackals coming for your food!
  • Rozeena
    South Africa South Africa
    The location and view are amazing. The camp was comfortable and service excellent.
  • Samira
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Bellissima location vicino all'entrata Sossusvlei. Da non perdere cena-buffet presso i lodge.
  • El_greco
    Italy Italy
    Extremely peaceful location. Dinner and breakfast were in a separate lodge, 5 minutes by car, with plenty of choice.
  • Cedric60
    South Africa South Africa
    pool, access to Sossusvleilodge and its beautiful restaurant, quiet, nice view
  • Kerry
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely, tastefully decorated chalet overlooking the plains and beautiful mountains. 4 km from Sossosvlei gate. Pretty pool area.

Managed by Desert Camp

Company review score: 8.9Based on 6,714 reviews from 7 properties
7 managed properties

Company information

Desert Camp offers warm hospitality with the thoughtful touch of attentive staff to contribute to a truly memorable experience.

Property information

Desert Camp is situated only 5 km from the entrance gate to Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon in the Namib Naukluft Park. Nestled under centuries old thorn trees, Desert Camp offers an unsurpassed view over the desert landscape and surrounding mountains. The affordable, self-catering accommodation units are equipped with an en-suite bathroom, shaded veranda with a fitted kitchenette, barbeque, power points and an adjacent parking area. Each twin-bedded bedroom features a fold-out sleeper couch where 2 small children (under 12) can be accommodated for free when sharing with their parents. Utility boxes with most utensils needed are available at reception and fresh food supplies can be ordered daily. Facilities at the main building include a fully stocked and serviced bar with big screen television, a sparkling swimming pool and 2 communal boma-areas which are perfect for groups travelling together. Meals can be enjoyed at the nearby Sossusvlei Lodge restaurant. Exciting desert activities like Guided Excursions to Sossusvlei, Walks to Elim Dune, Sundowner Drives and magnificent Scenic Flights over the dunes and coast can be booked at the Sossusvlei Lodge Adventure Centre.

Neighbourhood information

Situated adjacent to the Oldest Desert in the world, Desert Quiver Camp offers direct access to the towering red sand dunes, the famous pan of Sossusvlei, the scorched black trees of Dead Vlei and the remarkable depths of the Sesriem Canyon. The nearby Sossusvlei Lodge Adventure Centre provides a range of activities including Guided Excursions to Deadvlei and Sossusvlei, Elim dune walks, Sundowner Trips, Hot Air Ballooning, Scenic Flights and much more to explore the area's natural beauty. Meals can be enjoyed at the nearby Sossusvlei Lodge restaurant. A fully stocked shop, fuel and tyre workshop is available at the Sossus Oasis Service Station 4km down the road.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Desert Camp takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NAD 300 is required on arrival. That's about US$16. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

A damage deposit of NAD 300 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

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