Namibia Accommodation amp; Camping Options: Karas Region

Photo: Feral horses in the southern Namib Desert near Aus, Namibia

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Caprivi - Katima Mulilo, Kwando River, Mudumu, Ngoma

Erongo - Erongo, Omaruru, Skeleton Coast, Swakopmund

Hardap - Kalahari, Maltahöhe, Namib Desert, Sossusvlei

Karas - Fish River Canyon, Kalahari, Keetmanshoop, Lüderitz

Kavango - Bushmanland, Divundu, Kaudom Game Park,

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Oshana - Ondangwa, Oshakati, Nakambale

Oshikoto - Etosha National Park, Tsumeb

Otjozondjupa - Bushmanland, Otjiwarongo, Waterberg

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Namibia - Accommodation & Camping Options

Karas Region

Lodging & Camping

Quick links to accommodation options in other
Namibian Regions:

Caprivi
Erongo / Hardap Karas / Kavango Khomas / Kunene Omaheke / Omusati  Ohangwena
Oshana / Oshikoto Otjozondjupa

Karas - a region in Namibia's far south, one of only two regions spanning the entire width of the country. It is made up of three distinctively different areas:

• Aus, Lüderitz & Tiras Mountains - the west of the Karas Region

• Fish River Canyon & Gariep River - in the southern centre of the region

• Kalahari & Keetmanshoop Area - in the east of the region

Lodging & Camping
- Aus Area -

Lodging
- Lüderitz -

Lodging
- Tiras Mountains Area -

Lodging & Camping
- Tiras Mountains Area -

Lodging
- Tiras Mountains Area -

Klein-Aus Vista
From affording grand vistas into the vast expanse of the desert, the four accommodation options at Klein-Aus Vista are an ideal starting point for excursions: to the Wild Horses of the Namib, to the diamond ghost town of Kolmanskop, into the most diverse desert on earth.
Located in the Aus Mountains at 1,400 meters above sea level, Desert Horse Inn affords grand vistas of mountain scenery and sweeping desert plains. It consists of 24 spacious and tastefully decorated en suite rooms. Relax with sundowners on the wooden deck before enjoying a 3-course meal in the restaurant. Exchange travel experiences and recommendations at the evocative Wild Horse Bar or at the cosy fireplace in the lounge.
Large old camel thorn trees greet camping guests at the Desert Horse Campsite in a small valley of the Aus Mountains. Each of the ten sites is equipped with a tap, table, grill and windbreak. Barbecue packs are available at the reception of Desert Horse Inn (1.5 km); those who like to skip cooking for a change are more than welcome at the Inn's restaurant (subject to space available, please enquire upon arrival).
Rustic Geisterschlucht Cabin nestles against massive granite boulders in a picturesque and sheltered valley of the Aus Mountains. It is ideally suited for families and groups. Only one party at a time will be put up there, regardless of the number of people, and will have the cabin all to itself. The cabin consists of 2 dormitories with 5 bunk beds each, two showers and two organic toilets. The communal kitchen and dining area is open plan; there is also an outside grill. Barbecue packs are available at the reception Desert Horse Inn(6 km). Guests are more than welcome at the Inn's restaurant, subject to space available.
Solitude, silence, space and magnificent sunsets - these are the characteristics of the atmosphere at Eagle's Nest Lodge. A 15 minutes' drive from the reception at the Desert Horse Inn, 8 chalets are nestled against a mountain slope and afford unique views of the boundlessness of the desert. Each of the natural rock chalets sits between massive granite boulders and contains a bathroom, kitchenette, fireplace and private veranda. Meals are served at the Desert Horse Inn restaurant. Take-away breakfast or barbecue packs are available on request.
Several hiking trails run through the valley; the Sundowner Trail leads to a lookout point where you can watch the sun disappear behind the distant horizon at the far end of vast desert plains. The Desert Horse Campsite is just 20 km away from the habitat of the Wild Horses.

Nest Hotel
The Nest Hotel is situated directly on Lüderitz Bay with its own private beach. A variety of fresh seafood, including the famous Lüderitz oyster and lobster, is served in the Penguin Restaurant. Outstanding and personalised service is a matter of course at this four star Hotel. All 62 twin rooms, 8 double rooms and 3 suites are sea-facing and have air-conditioning, satellite TV, radio and telephone. The Lüderitz Nest Hotel was appointed the past ten consecutive years by the Hospitality Association of Namibia. Lüderitz and its surroundings offer many fascinating, unique natural and historical attractions.

Zum Sperrgebiet
From the cosy lounge, the traveller can experience a breathtaking sunset. Enjoy a sundowner in the well-stocked hotel bar or relax at the indoor solar heated swimming pool and sauna that invite you to relax in comfort and style after a long day's travelling through the desert.
All 22 rooms are tastefully furnished with en-suite bathrooms and all the comfort a visitor needs.
The hotel offers a night porter, 24-hrs secured parking, laundry, airport transfers, special occasion catering, email, fax and copy service, safe for valuables.
Most of our rooms have their own balcony with a beautiful view over the town, the harbour and bay of Lüderitz. Our famous á-la-carte restaurant is specialized in fresh seafood, including lobster, caught by local fishermen in our unspoilt coastal waters. From the restaurant you can enjoy a panoramic view over the town and the bay of Lüderitz.

Zur Waterkant
Experience a new dimension of comfort at Zur Waterkant Guest House, situated in the picturesque harbour town of Lüderitz in Namibia. The guest house is situated in a quiet area of the quaint town, and offers accommodation in 4 double rooms as well as 2 rooms (up to 4 beds) equipped for self catering guests. The rooms are tastefully decorated and have a bathroom with shower. All rooms are sea facing, with a balcony offering panoramic views over the sea, bays and harbour of Lüderitz.

Helmeringhausen Hotel
Hotel Helmeringhausen lies in the tiny settlement of Helmeringhausen in southern Namibia. Hotel Helmeringhausen is the ideal stop-over on the way from the Fish River Canyon or Lüderitz to Sesriem and the Sossusvlei, to the Naukluft, to Duwisib Castle or to Maltahöhe and Mariental. Relax in comfort at our swimming pool, enjoy a cold beer at our sociable bar.
Hotel Helmeringhausen offers 22 well-appointed double rooms. All rooms are with en-suite bathrooms. A hearty breakfast and a 3-course dinner are served in our cosy restaurant.
The hotel is able to pamper 44 guests simultaneously with special Namibian cuisine, excellent wines, a great swimming pool area, cosy bar. Hotel Helmeringhausen boasts a pub with satellite TV, as well as a cosy lounge with comfortable sofas, fireplace and piano.

Kanaan Guestfarm
Ideally located in the core of the D707 road, called the most scenic route in Namibia. Photography is the main activity on farm Kanaan, where the possibilities are endless with magnificent views of dunes and mountains. Quiver trees and camel-thorn trees dot the open desert landscape, where desert adapted animals, like oryx, springbok and ostrich roam freely. Dune and nature drives on the farm can be undertaken, as well as hiking in the Tiras Mountains or the Namib Dunes. The farm borders on the Namib Naukluft Park by 35km, with an amazingly photogenic dune belt in the west of the farm and the Tiras Mountains in the east of the farm.
The old farm house of the host’s grandparents was transformed into a unique modern architecture guesthouse with only 4 double en suite bedrooms, decorated minimalist - like the desert surrounding it… Less becomes more…and more. Typical farm style food prepared by them is enjoyed by old fashioned oil lanterns at night.
Your hosts also believe that a stranger is just a friend that you do not know… and personal attention is guaranteed with unrivalled hospitality.

Namtib Guestfarm
Farm Namtib is a privately owned biosphere reserve covering an area of 16400 hectares at the edge of the Namib Desert in the Tiras Mountains. The fascinating landscape of the farm offers an abundance of breathtaking views and hosts a wealth of fauna and flora. Oryx, springbok, kudu as well as klippspringer and the scarce steenbok inhabit the territory. The untouched mountains offer hiking ranging from easy to extreme for the discerning hiker. The mountains rise steep from the plains and their peaks reach high into the steelblue sky. (1060m - 1976m above sea level).
Namtib Desert Lodge offers accommodation in farm-style bungalows each with an own bathroom. The owners, the Theile family, attend personally to the guests and provide interesting information about life on the edge of the Namib Desert.
Should you prefer the outdoors and like camping then the Guestfarm offers campsites at Little Hunter’s Rest, equipped with cooking facilities and ablutions. The area surrounding the camp site invites you to explore its wilderness and absorb the vastness of the desert.

Ranch Koiimasis
In the midst of the Tiras Mountains, and on the edge of the Namib Desert the Koiimasis Ranch is picturesquely surrounded by red shining granite rocks. The name »Koiimasis« means »meeting point« and comes from the San people (bushmen) who lived here in former times.
The landscape varies from desert to quiver tree forest and may be explored by car, on foot or on horseback. And don't forget to take a look at the ostrich and parrot breeding centre here! For individual travellers and nature-loving self-caterers, the ranch offers various accommodation options:
Chalet Virosa: rustique 2 bed chalet next to campsite, sharing bathroom, not equipped with cutlery, outdoor grill facility
Rock Villa Schwalbennest: private and fully equipped with 2 beds, bathroom, open plane kitchen, outdoor grill facility (minimum 2 nights)

Camping sites in scenic surroundings
A great variety of activities is offered to you at Koiimasis: rock climbing, nature and game watching, visiting our ostrich- and parrot breeding centre, san caves and paintings or a stroll through the quiver tree forest at sunset. On request: desert dune trips, 4x4 routes for self-drivers, horse riding.

Sinclair Guest Farm
Sinclair Guest Farm is situated west of the small town of Helmeringhausen, in the south-west of the Namibia, and borders the Namib Desert. It is an ideal stop-over on your journey between Sesriem and Lüderitz. The dining room and bar are in the main building. Many guests comment on the high standard of Hannelore's mouth-watering cooking. There is a healthy breakfast choice of home-grown/made bread, butter, jam, (cottage) cheese and milk. There is a set-menu dinner served from home-grown meats and vegetables. Although mainly a dinner/bed/breakfast establishment, light lunches can be ordered for longer staying guest. The farm also has a full liquor license. The farm has 5 en-suite double rooms. No fans or air-conditioning are needed as it is not a malaria area. Rooms are all set amongst an attractive and lush garden, making it an ideal location to relax and unwind after a hard day’s drive.
Activities include a walk up the local mountain to view the beautiful sunset and surrounding scenery, a walking tour around the farm, or an afternoon stroll to the old copper mine.

Lodging
- Fish River Canyon Area -

Lodging & Camping
- Fish River Canyon Area -

Cañon Lodge
Tall weather-beaten granite boulders mark the location of the lodge and form an integral part of the overall design. Spaced evenly amongst these boulders are 26 thatched, wooden bungalows. All units are equipped with comfortable beds and en-suite bathrooms. The boulders, cool to the touch and smoothly rounded by an eternity of erosion, protrude into the rooms to make them blend in with the natural surroundings. The design of the bungalows was conceived with the idea to make you feel one with nature whilst enjoying a comfortable stay. Sometimes true luxury lies in simplicity.
An old farmhouse, originally built in 1908 by three Bavarian brothers, has been restored to serve as the Canon Lodge Restaurant. Its main attraction is an awe-inspiring view of the canyon landscape, which needless to say, makes a meal at the restaurant truly an experience not to be missed. Decorated with farming implements dating back to the previous century, and combined with the lively chatter of guests and staff alike, success is evident in the atmosphere that seems to linger amongst our visitors who enjoy our warm hospitality and traditional Namibian food.
Optional Activities offered are: Canyon visit, sundowner drive on the premises of the lodge.

Cañon Roadhouse
Due to its elaborate décor Cañon Roadhouse has acquired a sort of cult status in Namibia: the good old days of the automobile are celebrated in the theme restaurant and bar. Situated directly on the road to the Fish River Canyon, 14 km from the gate to the viewing points, Cañon Roadhouse offers 24 immaculate en-suite rooms, a swimming pool and a petrol station. For alfresco fans there are beautiful camping sites which allow for privacy. Enjoy a slice of our legendary Amarula cheesecake among coachwork arranged with loving care. The geology, flora, fauna and history of the area are explained on display boards at the Canyon Information Centre.
Optional Activities offered are: Canyon visit, sundowner drive on the premises of the lodge.

Cañon Village
The Cañon Village sits picturesquely at the foot of a sweeping rock face in Gondwana Cañon Park. The lodge consists of 21 comfortable chalets (42 rooms) in the Cape-Dutch style and a thatched restaurant of generous proportions is grouped together to form a little hamlet. A rural atmosphere also prevails in the restaurant building which sports a coffee shop and a rustic bar between massive granite boulders. The evening buffet consists of several meat dishes, fresh vegetables and a choice of salads. Meat and sausages, yoghurt and cheese, vegetables and fruit all come fresh from the Canyon Village self-sufficiency centre which runs a greenhouse, cheese dairy, butchery and smokehouse.
Namibian artists have adorned the walls of the restaurant and the chalets with murals depicting the daily life of the Bondelswart Nama, the original inhabitants of this area. On arrival, donkeys will welcome you and happily deliver your luggage to your chalet. And enjoy a break at the 'Pool with a View' – a view of the virtually endless plain of Gondwana Cañon Park.
Optional Activities offered are: Canyon visit, sundowner drive on the premises of the lodge.

Seeheim Hotel
If you are travelling to Lüderitz and you are looking for accommodation with a difference, the Seeheim Hotel is the answer! This small old-world stone hotel nestles in rustic splendour and the shade of ancient palms, (45km from Keetmanshoop just off the B2 to Lüderitz) and offers a refreshing change from the hustle and bustle of modern living.
Recently renovated, the hotel boasts all the comforts of quality hotel accommodation without losing any of its authentic qualities. After standing empty for 30 years, Zirkie Kloppers renovated the building and brought it back to life. The new Seeheim Hotel offers 16 en-suite single, double and family rooms, a dining and breakfast room (wholesome "boerekos" with the emphasis on game specialties), a swimming pool and outdoor recreational area with barbeque, a well stocked bar, TV (M-Net and DSTV), a shop with basic necessities and curios, and a petrol and diesel outlet.

Vogelstrausskluft Lodge
The Kalahari is not only the oldest, but thanks to its diversity, also one of the most beautiful deserts of the world. Situated alongside the upper part of the Fish River Canyon, at the edge of the Kalahari, the Vogelstrausskluft Lodge offers unique possibilities. With an area of more than 26,000 hectares the associated territory includes a wide variety of landscapes supporting diverse plant-life and providing a safe habitat for both small and large animals.
The rooms of the Vogelstrausskluft Lodge are decorated in Namibian style: Natural materials, earthen colours, unobtrusive patterns. All rooms are fully air conditioned, equipped with electricity, an en-suite bathroom as well as a small balcony, that invites to relay and enjoy the impressing surrounding. As a guest you have the choice between 20 spacious Comfort-Rooms with 2 single beds each, housed in 5 buildings with a thatched roof spread apart over the area, and 4 luxury suites, each housed in a separate building and equipped with 3 beds (one single and one double bed) and a living area.
The Vogelstrausskluft Campground is located directly at the »shores« of the dry pan. Sheltered on three sides by small hills and a red sand dune, the campground offers a spectacular view over the dried out lake to the north. Each of the four camp sites has an own large braai area, water and electricity and can accommodate up to 10 tents around a preset fire place. The small camping area is equipped with 8 hot water showers, 6 toilets, a thatched-roof bar and a place to do laundry and washing dishes. If you like breakfast, lunch and dinner can be served at the close by restaurant of the Vogelstrausskluft Lodge.
Optional activities offered by the lodge are; helicopter flights, nature- and gamedrives, Fish River Experiences and guided hikes.

Lodging & Camping
- Gariep (Orange) River Area -

Norotshama Lodge
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Lodging & Camping
- Kalahari / Keetmanshoop
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Mesosaurus Fossil Camp
When looking out over the harsh and unforgiving landscape, it is hard to imagine oneself standing at the bottom of an ancient lake. True to Namibia, this is a place of contrasts and diversity, with earth's history written clearly in the beautiful rock formations.
Explore these remnants of forgotten times, while enjoying Namibian hospitality and comfortable accommodation. The Camp offers chalets with en-suite bathrooms for those preferring a sense of comfort.

On the farm Spitzkoppe-Ost there are camping facilities with well equipped bathrooms and a kitchen.
For those desiring even greater solitude, there is a bush camp in an isolated valley. Catering can also be done on prior arrangement.
Experience the wonder of nature through various activities, including hiking trails and sundowner drives among Quiver trees and dolerite valleys, under magical and awe-inspiring night skies. Activities offered: Visit to German war graves, a 3 and 10 km hiking trail, scenic sundowner drives.

Quivertree Forest Restcamp
The Quivertree Forest Rest Camp, located on the farm Gariganus just 13 km north-east of Keetmanshoop on road M29, offer tourists comfortable accommodation amid a pristine Namibian landscape.
On the farm visitors can explore the ancient and famous Quivertree Forest and the dolerite rock formations of the Giants Playground at their leisure.

Canyon Hotel
The friendly Canyon Hotel, conveniently situated in Keetmanshoop, offers tourists, business executives, conference organisers and delegates a taste of typical Namibia hospitality. The hotel is fully air-conditioned and each of its 70 rooms is equipped with a private bathroom, TV, radio, telephone, coffee machine and wall-to-wall carpeting. Other facilities include a gym, a swimming pool and conference facilities for up to 100 delegates
With the famous Fish River Canyon less than two hours away, the Canyon Hotel is the ideal base from which to explore southern Namibia. Highlights include a visit to the Naute Dam, the farm Spitskop Ost with its mesoaurus fossils, the Giant’s Playground, as well as the kokerboom (quiver-tree) forest, where visitors can view a rare cluster of the unique Aloe Dichotoma. Back at the hotel, guests can enjoy a refreshing swim, relax in the cool luxury of the ladies bar or sample some of the delicious local fare in the fully-licenced restaurant.

Central Lodge
The Central Lodge is, as the name suggests, ideally situated in 5th Street, right in the historical centre of Keetmanshoop and very close to the old "Kaiserliches Postamt". For your convenience Central Lodge offers 19 spacious and air-conditioned en-suite rooms for the overnight tourist as well as the business traveler. Enjoy our personalized service, an excellent á-la-carte restaurant, a crystal-clear outdoor swimming pool and conference facilities.

Gesserts Guesthouse
Relax in a quiet family atmosphere in this cosy B&B in the heart of Keetmanshoop. All 5 bedrooms are spacious and have an en-suite bathroom, remote controlled air-conditioning and television. They are lovingly decorated and all lead to the beautiful, shady garden with its sparkling swimming pool as the centre. The guesthouse offers a guest lounge; secure parking and Children are welcome as well. The hosts, Elma and Hendrik Knouwds, are proud of serving the most comprehensive and stylish breakfast in the country. An experience of its own kind that cannot be described! 15 min drive to the Quivertree Forest.

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