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Desert Camp

Farm on D826, Sesriem, Namibia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 346 reviews)

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8.8
Excellent
346 reviews

Could unfortunately only stay here for 1 night but the crisp white sheets on the bed and cool aircon will see us back again. The gigantic walk-in-shower with cool water let's you feel like you are standing under a waterfall😜 Outdoor kitchenette and braai area is perfect to watch the sun set while braaing a piece of steak over the Namibian coals.

Pauw South Africa

Great location, beautiful view. Outside kitchen with BBQ. Animals come close for the water. Foxes are cute if you spot them at night.

Kirill Ethiopia

What a pleasant surprise. Felt like an oasis in the desert. Friendly and very helpful staff upon arrival. Lovely pool area. The cabin was perfect with an outside patio area for a braai with stunning sunset views. Delicious breakfast. We wished we had booked for two nights instead of just one. Also just a a few minutes drive from Sossusvlei gate.

Elizebeth South Africa

+ Our room/cottage was very spacious + Area outside of our room was just for us, well equipped for BBQ. + We can imagine spending multiple days here + Nearby Sossusvlei Lodge offers great adventures (helicopter flight, trips...) + Sossusvlei Lodge also covers meals for guests. Everything is smoothly connected. We just had to state our room number

Martin Czech Republic

I loved the entire room but most specially the outdoor kitchen! That was my favorite!

Glamath Cameroon

Loved this property. Especially the outdoors kitchen

Robert Thailand

Amazing location very close to the park entrance, and in the middle of the desert scenery.

Guy Israel

Amazing location near Sossusvlei. Units are very comfortable.

Olympe France

This is a great location from which to visit Sossusvlei and Sesriem. Very nice chalets, a lovely pool and bar area, and helpful staff

Graham South Africa

Very comfortable. Restaurant a 3 min drive to other property.

Stephen United States of America
8.8
Excellent
346 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Could unfortunately only stay here for 1 night but the crisp white sheets on the bed and cool aircon will see us back again.”
    Pauw Pauw South Africa South Africa
  • “Great location, beautiful view. Outside kitchen with BBQ. Animals come close for the water. Foxes are cute if you spot them at night.”
    Kirill Kirill Ethiopia Ethiopia
  • “What a pleasant surprise. Felt like an oasis in the desert. Friendly and very helpful staff upon arrival. Lovely pool area.”
    Elizebeth Elizebeth South Africa South Africa
  • “+ Our room/cottage was very spacious + Area outside of our room was just for us, well equipped for BBQ.”
    Martin Martin Czech Republic Czech Republic
  • “I loved the entire room but most specially the outdoor kitchen! That was my favorite!”
    Glamath Glamath Cameroon Cameroon
  • “Loved this property. Especially the outdoors kitchen”
    Robert Robert Thailand Thailand
  • “Amazing location very close to the park entrance, and in the middle of the desert scenery.”
    Guy Guy Israel Israel
  • “Amazing location near Sossusvlei. Units are very comfortable.”
    Olympe Olympe France France
  • “This is a great location from which to visit Sossusvlei and Sesriem. Very nice chalets, a lovely pool and bar area, and helpful staff”
    Graham Graham South Africa South Africa
  • “Very comfortable. Restaurant a 3 min drive to other property.”
    Stephen Stephen United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location9.5

Located in Sesriem, in Namib Desert, Desert Camp offers luxurious self-catering units, with private bathrooms. Only 3.1 mi 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 colors 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 3.1 mi of Desert Camp.

The Sossusvlei Lodge Adventure Center provides various planned activities, including hot air balloon flights, bird watching, and desert flights. Packed lunches are also available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Desert Camp has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jul 4, 2011

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Most popular amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Bar

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

Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.5

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  • Pauw
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Could unfortunately only stay here for 1 night but the crisp white sheets on the bed and cool aircon will see us back again. The gigantic walk-in-shower with cool water let's you feel like you are standing under a waterfall😜 Outdoor kitchenette...”
  • Kirill
    EthiopiaEthiopia
    “Great location, beautiful view. Outside kitchen with BBQ. Animals come close for the water. Foxes are cute if you spot them at night.”
  • Elizebeth
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “What a pleasant surprise. Felt like an oasis in the desert. Friendly and very helpful staff upon arrival. Lovely pool area. The cabin was perfect with an outside patio area for a braai with stunning sunset views. Delicious breakfast. We wished we...”
  • Martin
    Czech RepublicCzech Republic
    “+ Our room/cottage was very spacious + Area outside of our room was just for us, well equipped for BBQ. + We can imagine spending multiple days here + Nearby Sossusvlei Lodge offers great adventures (helicopter flight, trips...) + Sossusvlei...”
  • G
    Glamath
    CameroonCameroon
    “I loved the entire room but most specially the outdoor kitchen! That was my favorite!”
  • Robert
    ThailandThailand
    “Loved this property. Especially the outdoors kitchen”
  • Guy
    IsraelIsrael
    “Amazing location very close to the park entrance, and in the middle of the desert scenery.”
  • Olympe
    FranceFrance
    “Amazing location near Sossusvlei. Units are very comfortable.”
  • Graham
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “This is a great location from which to visit Sossusvlei and Sesriem. Very nice chalets, a lovely pool and bar area, and helpful staff”
  • Stephen
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Very comfortable. Restaurant a 3 min drive to other property.”
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  • Are the self catering units equipped with cooking equipment (plates, utensils, frying pan etc)?
    Good day, Thank you for your e-mail well received. I can confirm that we do issue our guests with a utility box upon arrival(utensils) which you do ..
    Answered on 14 October 2019
  • Do I need a 4x4 to get there or will a small BMW 1 series be ok to travel to the camp? is the road tar or gravel?
    No 4x4 needed, but a vehicle with higher ground clearance will be advisable especially now after the recent rains and rivers that came down it can sti..
    Answered on 3 February 2022
  • Are the restaurants near by?
    Good Day, We have Sossusvlei Logged Restaurant that is +/- 5 minute drive away from Desert Camp
    Answered on 19 September 2021
  • Hi, do you have heater (it is too cold at nights)?
    Good day. Thank you for your question received. Each spacious unit feature air-conditioning so with this you would be able to adjust the temp to you..
    Answered on 10 July 2022
  • How close is the nearest grocery store, or is there a restaurant? Also, what is the pricing for any tours / activities you offer?
    Thanks for the question! Sossus Oasis Service station with a small convenience shop is 4km down the road; nearest restaurant available at Sossusvlei L..
    Answered on 9 February 2022
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Managed by Desert Camp

Company review score: 8.9Based on 2,647 reviews from 7 properties
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Company info

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

Property info

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.

Neighborhood info

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
Area info *
Amenities of Desert Camp
Most popular amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Sofa bed
Activities
  • Hiking
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Safe
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Private entrance
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Outdoor swimming pool
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Pool bar
    Spa
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Desert Camp takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    6:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of NAD 300 is required on arrival. That's about 16.88USD. 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 & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Desert Camp accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

    A damage deposit of NAD 300 is required on arrival. That's about 16.88USD. 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.

    FAQs about Desert Camp

    • Check-in at Desert Camp is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Desert Camp is 3 miles from the center of Sesriem.

    • Yes, Desert Camp is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The prices at Desert Camp may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at Desert Camp can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Buffet

    • Desert Camp offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Swimming pool