Namibia · CAMPING SAFARIS

The 15 Best Camping Safaris in Namibia

16 tours  ·  from $489 a head

Camping is how most people afford the long Namibian loop, and the gap between a participation camp and a fully serviced one is large. These 15 are compared on what you pitch yourself, how many nights are involved and what the per-day cost really works out at.

12 Day Classic Namibia Camping Safari - Day 1: woodcarving and rhino country at Mount Etjo
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12 Day Classic Namibia Camping Safari

1.12 Day Classic Namibia Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $3,071Our pick

Review of a 12-day Namibia camping safari covering Etosha, Sossusvlei, Skeleton Coast, Fish River Canyon and Kolmanskop.

“Had an awesome time! The itinerary was great with the dunes hike, Etosha, and Kolmanskop being the highlights. Tulimo and Gregory were excellent guides (and chefs!). Fully recommended this excursion for anyone looking to tour around Namibia.”

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3 Day Sossusvlei Budget Camping Safari - Day 1: Leaving Windhoek For Sesriem
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3 Day Sossusvlei Budget Camping Safari

2.3 Day Sossusvlei Budget Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $632

Review of the 3 Day Sossusvlei Budget Camping Safari from Windhoek to Swakopmund, with dunes, Deadvlei, meals, costs, and practical tips.

“I recently had a good camping experience. The location was stunning, with breathtaking views, especially after trekking two dunes, including the iconic Big Daddy. The hikes were challenging but incredibly rewarding, offering panoramic vistas Read more”

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3 Day Etosha Budget Camping Safari - A Full Day Across Etosha’s Waterholes
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3 Day Etosha Budget Camping Safari

3.3 Day Etosha Budget Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $634

Review of a 3-day Etosha camping safari from Swakopmund to Windhoek, with wildlife drives, a floodlit waterhole, meals, and practical tips.

“Our guide Simon was the absolute best and definitely made the experience!!! He had such an amazing attitude and was so lovely we would definitely ask for him to be our guide if we did it again (which we would!).”

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6 Day Sand, Sea & Etosha Budget Camping Safari - Day 1: From Windhoek to the red dunes at Sesriem
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6 Day Sand, Sea & Etosha Budget Camping Safari

4.6 Day Sand, Sea & Etosha Budget Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $1,355

Review of Namibia’s six-day budget safari, covering Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Etosha wildlife, camping, meals, price, and practical tips.

“As someone who has never camped I was a little nervous, I shouldn’t have been. Raymond our guide is simply excellent at his job and made us feel very comfortable. Nothing felt budget. He showed us how to put up the tents which is super qRead more”

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7 Day Southern Namibia and Sossusvlei Camping Safari - Day 1: From Windhoek to flamingos and Swakopmund
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7 Day Southern Namibia and Sossusvlei Camping Safari

9 Day Canyons, Dunes & Wildlife Camping and Lodge Safari - Day 1: Windhoek to Etosha and a first waterhole
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9 Day Canyons, Dunes & Wildlife Camping and Lodge Safari

6.9 Day Canyons, Dunes & Wildlife Camping and Lodge Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $2,568

Review of Namibia’s 9-day camping and lodge safari, covering Etosha, Sossusvlei, Fish River Canyon, Kolmanskop, wildlife, costs, and practical tips.

“Our tour was customized to our needs. It was a very nice trip well organized and our tour guide Barrier is a tremendous guide. He took good care of us, is knowledgeable and funny.”

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9 Day Etosha, Skeleton Coast and Sossusvlei Camping and Lodge Safari - Day 1: Woodcarvers, rhinos, and a Mount Etjo sunset
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9 Day Etosha, Skeleton Coast and Sossusvlei Camping and Lodge Safari

7 Day Northern Namibia and Skeleton Coast Camping Safari - Day 2: Entering Etosha through Okaukuejo
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7 Day Northern Namibia and Skeleton Coast Camping Safari

8.7 Day Northern Namibia and Skeleton Coast Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $1,846

Review of Chameleon Safaris’ 7-day Northern Namibia camping tour, covering Etosha, Himba culture, Skeleton Coast, Cape Cross, and Swakopmund.

“I’m truly grateful to Raymond for making my trip in Namibia such an unforgettable experience. He guided me through every unique and must-see destination with great care and thoughtfulness. The itinerary was perfectly planned—full of aRead more”

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3 Day Sossusvlei Camping Schedule and Sandwich Habor - Day one: reaching the Namib Desert and Dune 45
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3 Day Sossusvlei Camping Schedule and Sandwich Habor

9.3 Day Sossusvlei Camping Schedule and Sandwich Habor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews

Review of a 3-day Namibia camping trip from Windhoek to Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, and Sandwich Harbour, with dunes, wildlife, meals, and practical tips.

“This was an excellent tour. Leonard was a great guide and he was knowledgable, helpful, punctual and funny. He was also easygoing and accomodating. Some of the trip is long car rides, but they are fine as he was a great driver. I would book this tour again in a heartbeat!”

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3 Day Sossusvlei Budget Camping Safari from Windhoek

10.3 Day Sossusvlei Budget Camping Safari from Windhoek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $632

Review of a 3-day budget camping safari from Windhoek to Sossusvlei, with Dune 45 sunrise, Deadvlei, meals, camping, and practical tips.

“We had an incredible three-day safari camping trip to the Sossusvlei, all thanks to our amazing guide, Simon. His knowledge of the landscape and wildlife made the experience unforgettable. From stunning sunset views, cooking together to spotting rare animals, Simon Read more”

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3 Day Camping safari at Sossusvlei - Day 2: Deadvlei and the climb toward Big Daddy
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3 Day Camping safari at Sossusvlei

11.3 Day Camping safari at Sossusvlei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $720

Review of Quest Tours’ 3-day Sossusvlei camping safari, with Deadvlei, Big Daddy, Dune 45, Sesriem Canyon, meals, costs, and tips.

“It was super great experience. We could always use mobile wifi and air conditioner in the car so it’s very comfortable. First day we stayed at campsite it’s very clean but a lot of insects were coming in the night so lf you really hate insects, l recoRead more”

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2 Days Sossusvlei Private Camping Tour - Camping overnight near Sossusvlei
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2 Days Sossusvlei Private Camping Tour

12.2 Days Sossusvlei Private Camping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $489Best value

Review of a 2-day private Sossusvlei camping tour from Windhoek, with sunrise at Deadvlei, Dune 45, guide service, meals, and practical tips.

“This time is my first visit to Namibia. My friend and my self booked 2days Sossusvlei, our provider, Steven brought us to amazing locations and showed us great sunrise and sunset views! Also, Steven has very good communication with us! He speaks English and Japaness very well!”

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3 Day Camping tour at Etosha National Park - The drive north from Windhoek on Day One
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3 Day Camping tour at Etosha National Park

13.3 Day Camping tour at Etosha National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $850

Review of a 3-day Etosha camping safari from Windhoek, with game drives, campsites, meals, park fees, and practical booking advice.

“Our tour with Fillemon was amazing! We did Sossusvlei, Etosha, Swakop and Spitzkoppe. Camping was great! Fillemon did everything to make our time unforgettable. Thanks for that again! And definitely see you again!”

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4-Day Sossusvlei and Swakopmund Camping Safari - Day 1: Windhoek to Solitaire by Spreetshoogte Pass
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4-Day Sossusvlei and Swakopmund Camping Safari

14.4-Day Sossusvlei and Swakopmund Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 4 days · from $1,035

Review of a 4-day Namibia camping safari to Sossusvlei, Sesriem Canyon, Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, and Windhoek.

“The tour was absolutely fantastic. The company was so professional and very accommodating to the different personalities and preferences on the tour. I look forward to using them again. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟”

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