The scenic beauty of Namibia is only matched by its diversity. Deep canyons, towering sand dunes, otherworldly rock formations and vast salt pans merge seamlessly in an endlessly shifting landscape. The sky seems particularly big here with spectacular sunsets and, at night, the sight of billions of stars twinkling overhead. This is the backdrop for healthy wildlife populations which congregate around Etosha’s watering holes and a melting pot of different communities from traditional tribes to the descendants of German colonialists.

Namibia is a fantastic destination for camping. The landscapes are grand and unpopulated, wildlife is widespread plus the campsites are clean and well maintained. We spend eight nights full-service camping and four nights in guesthouses. We sleep in spacious, two-person tents fitted with thick foam mattresses. Properties are either well located for our activities or to break up the long drives that are necessary to explore the highlights of Namibia. Below are some of the places we stay:



Arebbusch Lodge







Our guesthouse in Windhoek is only a 10-minute drive from the city centre yet is spacious with two swimming pools and one of the best pizzerias in the capital. It also has a beautiful garden enlivened with indigenous trees, which provide a habitat for a wealth of birdlife, including black-throated canaries, laughing doves and red-headed finches.



Brandberg White Lady Lodge







Our Brandberg stay is in the middle of nowhere. From the viewpoint at our campsite, you will not see another property, just the ruggedly beautiful landscape of Damaraland and possibly some desert elephants in the distance. There’s a dining area, well-stocked bar, lounge, and two swimming pools.



Camping in Etosha National Park







In Etosha, we stay within the national park itself – a huge plus for any animal lover – and our time is split across two resorts: Okaukuejo and Namutoni. The highlight of Okaukuejo is undoubtedly its flood-lit waterhole, where wildlife regularly stops to drink and bathe. When it’s your turn to relax, there’s also a restaurant, swimming pool, bar and shop. Namutoni, which comprises an old German fort, has plenty of amenities too, including an African fusion restaurant, steakhouse, bar and swimming pool. Additionally, you can see the King Nehale Waterhole from the fort walls – perhaps best enjoyed with a sundowner.



Worth knowing



Wi-fi is available in several properties but not everywhere, notably it is not available in Sesriem, Etosha or Waterberg.

Due to the limited amount of accommodation within Etosha National Park, it is sometimes necessary to sleep outside the park on some or all of the nights we are there. However, this is rare. Where we stay will not impact on the number of game drives we have within the park.

All camping equipment is provided except for sleeping bags and pillows.