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Namibia Camping Safaris
Camping is possibly the best way to fully appreciate Namibia’s wild places. Your senses come alive when you spend the night out in nature. You’ll tune into the sounds and smells of the bush, and even the sunrise might appear more magical when you come out of your tent with bird chorus all around. Regular campers know that already, but even if you’ve never camped before, you might want to consider a camping safari in Namibia. After all, you’ll know that all your needs will be taken care of by a team of professionals.
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16-Day Camping Namibia Self Drive Safari
$1,535 to $1,945 pp (USD)
Namibia: Self-driveBudgetCamping & Guest House
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Kalahari Region, Fish River Canyon (|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld TP), Aus (Town), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Sesriem Canyon, Swakopmund (City), Spitzkoppe (Damaraland), Twyfelfontein (Rock Art), Etosha NP, Waterberg Plateau, Okonjima NR, Windhoek (End)
Great Explorations Namibia
5.0/5 – 8 Reviews
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3-Day Etosha Explorer Namibia Safari
$600 pp (USD)
Namibia: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Okonjima NR, Eastern Etosha, Swakopmund (City), Windhoek (End)
Swahili Paradise Tours & Safaris
4.3/5 – 81 Reviews
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3-Day Sossusvlei Camping
$706 to $815 pp (USD)
Namibia: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Windhoek (End)
Oshili Namibia Travel and Tours
5.0/5 – 11 Reviews
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7-Day Southern Namibia Plant-Based/Vegan Tour
$1,412 pp (USD)
Scheduled Start DatesNamibia: Shared tour (max 3 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Camping & LodgeYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Mariental (Town), Fish River Canyon (|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld TP), Aus (Town), Lüderitz (Town), NamibRand NR, Windhoek (End)
Ohanya Tour and Safari
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10-Day Northern Namibia, Coast & Sossusvlei Camping Tour
$1,562 pp (USD)
Scheduled Start DatesNamibia: Shared tour (max 12 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Okonjima NR, Eastern Etosha, Etosha NP, Damaraland, Brandberg Mountain (Rock Art), Swakopmund (City), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Windhoek (End)
Blue Crane Safaris Namibia
5.0/5 – 95 Reviews
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10-Day Fish River to Etosha
$2,443 pp (USD)
Namibia: Private tourBudgetCamping & Self Catering Accommodation
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Fish River Canyon (|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld TP), Aus (Town), Lüderitz (Town), Sesriem (Town), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Swakopmund (City), Etosha NP, Windhoek (End)
Ohanya Tour and Safari
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3-Day Etosha Camping
$706 to $761 pp (USD)
Namibia: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Etosha NP, Windhoek (End)
Oshili Namibia Travel and Tours
5.0/5 – 11 Reviews
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8-Day Etosha, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei
$1,792 pp (USD)
Namibia: Private tourBudgetCamping & Self Catering Accommodation
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Etosha NP, Swakopmund (City), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Windhoek (End)
Ohanya Tour and Safari
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21-Day Namibia Botswana Southern Circle
$3,857 pp (USD)
Scheduled Start DatesBotswana, Namibia & Zambia: Shared tour (max 12 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Camping & LodgeYou Visit: Livingstone (Start), Zambezi Region, Rundu (City), Etosha NP, Brandberg Mountain (Rock Art), Swakopmund (City), Sesriem (Town), Windhoek (City), Ghanzi (Town), Maun (City), Nata (Town), Kasane (Town), Livingstone (End)
Sunway Safaris
4.4/5 – 26 Reviews
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6 Questions About Namibia Camping Safaris
Answered by
Ariadne van Zandbergen
Ariadne is a renowned Africa expert and photographer. She and her husband form a team who write and update many Bradt guides. She also contributes to travel and environmental magazines and tourist brochures. She has visited Namibia several times and she hopes to go back sometime soon.
6 Questions About Namibia Camping Safaris
Ariadne van Zandbergen
What are the pros and cons of a Namibia camping safari?
“Namibia is equally well equipped for camping and lodge safaris, and there are pros and cons to both. If you like getting back to basics, camping is a great choice. It certainly is the most budget-friendly way to get around the country. Many campsites are in excellent locations and in some cases, they offer the only practical or affordable way to stay inside the parks and reserves. This can give you a real advantage in being able to get out on early game drives or getting to scenic highlights, such as Sossusvlei, at sunrise. A camping safari is a great adventure and an opportunity to get close to nature. Eating dinner around a fire and sleeping under canvas are experiences you will cherish forever. The bush doesn’t go to sleep when the sun sets. You’ll be amazed at the range of animal noises you’ll hear in your tent at night. However, camping isn’t for everybody. You will be more comfortable when staying in lodges and camps. Luckily, there are plenty of lodge tours available, even for those traveling on a budget. A nice lodge stay can be part of the experience too, and so is the wining and dining offered at most places.”
1What facilities can I expect in the campsites on a Namibia trip?
“Namibian campsites are usually equipped with ablution blocks (mostly communal, but in some cases private) and food-preparation areas. You can usually choose a campsite with or without electricity supply. There is often a small shop selling basics, as well as popular items, such as braai packs (a selection of meat to barbeque) and charcoal. Some campsites in park rest camps or on hotel grounds might also offer hotel facilities, such as a restaurant or swimming pool, to campers. Most campgrounds are fenced and child-friendly. Take note though that wilderness and some community campsites have very limited or no facilities at all. These aren’t usually used on standard tours. Namibia is a great country for a camping safari. Due to the dry climate, conditions are usually ideal. There are many campsites spread around the country, especially in all parks and reserves and near established tourist attractions.”
2How much do Namibia camping tours cost?
“The price of a 7-day camping safari in Namibia starts at about US$1,150 per person. This is only a guideline as there are several factors determining the cost. Namibia camping tours are mostly shared group tours. The group size can influence the price of the tour. Tours aimed at big groups often travel in large trucks. You might be allocated some camp duties, such as pitching your own tent and cooking. Smaller group tours are usually of a higher standard and a bit pricier. Private camping tours are available, but are less popular. Shorter Namibia packages, such as 3-day Etosha National Park or Sossusvlei tours, start at about US$400 per person.”
3Is it possible to do a safari in Namibia where only some nights are spent camping?
“In some cases, a safari itinerary consists of some nights camping and some nights spent in the comfort of a guesthouse, lodge or hotel. This might simply be for logistical reasons. For instance, flight arrival times and road travel often dictate that the first and/or last night of a camping safari is spent in an urban hotel. This can be an enjoyable interlude, offering an opportunity for a good night’s sleep and a bath after a long flight, as well as allowing you to reorganize your luggage. For similar reasons you might want to spend your last night in comfort too. There might be other reasons for mixing it up. Some people like the experience of a few nights camping, but wouldn’t want to spend the whole trip sleeping in a tent. In many cases, however, it is about getting you to stay in the best locations. Where it pays to be inside the park, camping is often the only affordable option. But when visiting towns or other places of interest, a lodge stay is often more convenient. Your tour operator has the experience to put together the best combinations according to your preferences and budget.”
4Is a self-drive camping safari in Namibia recommended?
“If you like a certain degree of independence and you’re not a fan of group tours, a self-drive safari might be perfect for you. Self-drive is a popular option in Namibia. Not only is Namibia a very safe country, but the roads are generally very good and campsites have great facilities. For obvious reasons, self-drive tours are usually more budget-friendly than similar guided private tours. However, while heading out unguided is a great adventure, consider that a guide brings a lot of knowledge and experience to the safari. They tend to be excellent animal spotters too, so your chances of seeing lots of animals are better on a guided trip. Several operators specializing in self-drive safaris can provide you with a reliable vehicle and camping gear (a rooftop tent is very popular). They can help you set up the trip, make all the bookings and offer 24/7 roadside assistance.”
5Is a camping holiday in Namibia safe?
“Camping in Namibia is very safe. Most campsites are fully fenced, so no dangerous animals can move around the tents. There are snakes and scorpions around, but encounters are extremely rare. It is, however, recommended to keep your tent closed. There are very few insects in the dry environment and malaria isn’t much of a concern either. It is restricted to the north of the country and even there it is only a small to medium risk in the Wet season from October to May. Last but not least, crime against visitors is very rare in Namibia. And if you ever encounter any problems, the friendly Namibian people will be more than happy to assist you.”
6Namibia Reviews
Christopher is a British travel writer and has contributed to various Fodor's guidebooks and a range of travel magazines.
Sand, salt pans and stars: Southern Africa’s wild west
With the exception of the verdant Zambezi Region, most of Namibia is comprised of harsh and inhospitable desert, but I’ve always found it staggeringly beautiful. Namibia was the first place I really travelled in Africa; I’ve been back...
Lizzie is a reputed guidebook writer and author of the Footprint guides to South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
Unspoilt wilderness and unique and stunning landscapes offering a variety of contrasting safari expe
A hauntingly beautiful country that stretches along the west coast of southern Africa, with wide open spaces, big skies and some of the earth's most mystical and vivid sunsets, any visitor is blown away by the way Namibia ‘looks’ –...
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The best experience I ever had!
We never thought to find such an amazing country and wonderful people. We have been driving around the country and everywhere it was different landscape and things to discover. Either Etosha, the desert or the coast, everywhere is unique...
Epic landscape and lovely people
We did an 11 day wildlife, dunes and canyons trip, booked by Indigo safaris and organised locally by Chameleon safaris. From the time we landed to the time we left, we saw amazing landscapes - it’s really a breathtaking variety of...
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Namíbia Is the most civilized country and also one of the most beatifull from the ones i know.
Namibia is a country with very beautiful landscapes.
It is also a country with excellent natural parks where we can observe its abundant fauna and flora.
all this in a country with a very friendly, civilized and welcoming population.
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Spectacular
We choose to visit Southern Namibia including the Kalahari Desert, Fish River Canyon, Kolemanskop, Luderitz, the colossal dunes of Sossusvlei. Swakopmund, Spitzkoppe and Windhoek. Each destination offered great scenery, wildlife, beautiful...