NAMIB-NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK

Several campsites

These sites are all inside the northern part of the park – in other words, the desert flats you drive through via the C14, C28 or D1982 as you approach Walvis or Swakop from the interior. Many people rush through this apparently boring landscape to get to the sea, but this is a mistake. Turn off and slow down: Soon you’ll see animals, and the wilderness campsites can easily become a highlight of your Namibian trip. Though you can reach some of the sites in a 4x2, it’s best to drive a 4x4 in the park. Facilities at the campsites – except for long drops – are nonexistent. Bring your own water, and take your refuse with you when you leave. Buy a permit at the Ministry of Environment & Tourism (MET) office in Swakopmund. Camping R80 per group of up to four people, R90 per night for more than four. Park fee R30 p.p. per day; R10 per vehicle per day.

Husab Mountain

GPS: S22.64515 E14.99598

Bloedkoppie

GPS: S22.84721 E15.37940

Groot Tinkas

GPS: S22.85407 E15.47502

Vogelfederberg

GPS: S23.05381 E14.98920 GPS: S23.09685 E15.51271 GPS: S23.63744 E15.18209

Ganab Homeb Mirabib

GPS: S23.45265 E15.36020

Kriess se Rus

GPS: S23.30433 E15.49396

Aruvlei

GPS: S23.33918 E15.67557

Kuiseb Canyon

GPS: S23.34193 E15.74477 Contact: 00 264 64 404 576 (Swakop MET office, ask to be put through to permits); 00 264 81 209 5151 (Renathe); rdausas@met.na

Wüstenquell

Their awesome campsite has unfortunately closed down, but you can still stay over on this farm bordering the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Guest rooms R710 p.p. sharing B&B. Rondavel R860 p.p.