Located in
Namibia :: Namib-Naukluft
:: Solitaire Area
Category:
Camping :: Camping
This rest camp is situated within Namib Naukluft Park. It consists of 21 camping sites, the washing facilities are located in a communal washing block, with showers, flushing toilets and wash-basins(Light in bathrooms). They also have 6 chalets available. It is also the launching point of the eight day Naukluft Hiking trail, one of the toughest trails in Africa. This is a great base camp to go on the hiking trails, there are two short day hikes here as well. The Naukluft section of the park was set up in order to provide a sanctuary for Hartmann's mountain zebra, which are endemic to Namibia. Other wildlife that can be viewed includes kudu, gemsbok, klipspringer, duiker, steenbok, leopard, baboon, black-backed jackal, bat-eared fox, African wild cat, caracal and aardwolf. Naukluft cliffs are also home to various species of cliff-breeding birds, and there are a variety of tree, shrub and aloe species within the park.
Watch out for baboons they steal food.
Address : | 75km or 01h21min SSE of Solitaire, Namib-Naukluft, Namibia |
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Contact : | Namibia Wildlife Reservation Office |
Contact 2 : | Naukluft Camp |
Tel : | +264(0)61 285 7200 |
Tel2 : | +264(0)64 402 172 |
Cell : | +264(0)81 144 3478 |
Email : | Click Here |
Website : | Click Here |
Cellphone Reception : | Nothing |
The entrance to the park is on Pad D854, about 9 km from the BuellsPort turn-off from C14.
Rates Quoted : | Per Person |
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Base Currency : | NAD |
Minimum Rate : | 375.00 |
Maximum Rate : | 420.00 |
Updated for : | 2023 |
Comments : | Park fees are for Adults (foreign) NAD100, SADC is NAD50, Namibian is free & Children under 16 no charge. Vehicle with 10 seats or less is NAD50, 11-25 seats is NAD100, 26- 50 seats is NAD400 & 51 plus is NAD700. |
Payment Methods Accepted : | Cash, Credit Card, Electronic Funds Transfer |
Tourist Organisation : | Namibia Wildlife Resorts |
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Languages spoken : | English |
Accommodation (Chalets), Restrooms, Supplies Shop (Kiosk) |
Number of Sites : | 21 | |
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Is water drinkable? : | Unknown |
Game to View : | Hartmann's mountain zebra. Kudu. Gemsbok. Klipspringer. Duiker. Steenbok. Leopard. Baboon. Black-backed Jackal. Bat-eared fox. African wild cat. Caracal. Aardwolf |
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Closest Town : | Solitaire |
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Note: Park fees are paid on arrival to Ministry of Environment & Tourism and prices are subject to change without prior notice.
All camps are accessible with a normal vehicle but its' advisable to use a 4x4 pick-up due to unpredictable weather conditions. (Mar-12).
“NWR are currently erected a few self-catering chalets at the camp, which should be finished by end 2014. ” - Karin Theron, 2014/06/22