Desert Camp
On the D826 C27 Road to Sossusvlei, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft Park Namibia
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Desert Camp is situated only 5 km from the entrance gate to Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon in the Namib Naukluft Park. Nestled under centuries old thorn trees, Desert Camp offers an unsurpassed view over the desert landscape and surrounding mountains. The affordable, self-catering accommodation units are equipped with an en-suite bathroom, shaded veranda with a fitted kitchenette, barbeque, power points and an adjacent parking area. Each air-conditioned twin-bedded bedroom features a fold-out sleeper couch where 2 small children (under 12) can be accommodated for free when sharing with their parents. Facilities at the main building include a fully stocked and serviced bar with big screen television, a sparkling swimming pool and 2 communal boma-areas which are perfect for groups travelling together. Fresh food supplies can be ordered daily at reception. Meals and exciting Desert activities can be organised at the nearby Sossusvlei Lodge.
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Free parking
Free internet
Public wifi
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Bar / lounge
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Sun loungers / beach chairs
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Private balcony
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On the D826 C27 Road to Sossusvlei, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft Park Namibia
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The camp is located only 10mins driving from the entrance of sossusvlei. Very tidy and cousy rooms. All separate houses. Pool was clean and very refreshing after a hot day at sossusvlei. Dinner and breakfast is in the nearby sossusvlei lodge (5m drive)
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: You can order meat and vegetables and braai at your room
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Response from Taleni Africa, Agency / Consultant at Desert Camp
Responded 11 Oct 2023
Dear Gino, Thank you for the excellent ratings and review! We are very pleased that you enjoyed our location, the individual accommodation units, refreshing pool and the meals at our nearby Sossusvlei Lodge! Looking forward to welcome you back again! Best wishes, The Desert Camp Team
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This gorgeous location is simply stunning. The cabins are large and comfortable, each with its own little back porch with a view of the desert in the direction of the sunset. There is a bar with a super nice bartender, which also has the same view. There is a waterhole just in front of the bar so if you're lucky there will be animals joining you for your sundowner. It is a very short distance from the park entrance and the location is just so tranquil and relaxing you should consider spending more than just one night. We loved the place.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Taleni Africa, Agency / Consultant at Desert Camp
Responded 30 Jul 2023
Dear Gordon, Thanks so much for the superb rating and review! Delighted that you enjoyed our location, the tranquil setting, beautiful views, the bar and nearby waterhole! We look forward to welcome you back for a longer stay during your next visit to Sossusvlei! Best wishes, The Desert Camp Team
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Beautiful setting in a stunning location very close to the Sasriem gates. Lovely cottages in the middle of the desert, braai facilities with a spectacular view. Small kitchenette and comfortable beds. Incredible service and assistance with the booking agent, Taleni Africa. BUT unfortunately, it wasn't as well equipped and organized as our other accommodation during our trip. We had no cloths to wash dishes, no plug, a front door with a broken lock which wasted an hour of our dune time trying to have it repaired, and worst of all there was no hot water for showers - it's winter!! At the cost we paid for two rooms, considering this was the most expensive accommodation on our trip, these small things were very frustrating. Most annoying of all is that we arrived after lunch due to a medical delay with one of our children and when asking the receptionist if we still had time to make it to the Sossusvlei dunes and the canyon she said no, we were far too late. We were so disappointed as we only had the afternoon there and planned to move on early the following morning. Fortunately, we took a drive to the Sasriem gates and discovered we had plenty of time for the drive into the dunes, sightseeing, a walk to Deadvlei, and a final brief visit to the canyon. If we'd listened to her poor advice, we would've completely missed out on this. I'd still recommend this camp though as the setting and location far outweighs the smaller negatives.…
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: Very close to Sasriem gate, Sossusvlei's entry. We had 4 hours to explore but managed to see a...
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Response from Taleni Africa, Agency / Consultant at Desert Camp
Responded 24 Jul 2023
Dear DW04, Thank you for the great rating and feedback. Glad you enjoyed our stunning location, spectacular views and lovely cottages. We sent your comments to our maintenance team to investigate and to management for the incorrect information given by reception - our apologies for the inconvenience. Looking forward to welcome you back. Best wishes, The Desert Camp Team
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The Location, accommodation and general service is great. Cleaning of the units are terrible. We were three days in and no one had serviced the unit. Sand was everywhere. The cleaning personnel had to be coached every time to change bedding and clean properly. Laundry was a disaster with clothes not clean at all and not ironed. We were refunded however. With all that, still a great place to visit and we will go again
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Taleni Africa, Agency / Consultant at Desert Camp
Responded 09 Jul 2023
Dear Kobus, Thank you for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed our location, the accommodation units and the general service. Desert Camp is a self-catering establishment and we do not service the units unless requested by guests leaving their key at reception - this is stated on our website, booking information and in your room folder inside the unit. Our apologies for the unsatisfactory laundry request. We look forward to welcome you back. Best wishes, The Desert Camp Team
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Desert Camp is one of the most incredible places I've ever stayed! The location is spectacular in the middle of the desert. Very peaceful and scenic. The staff are super friendly and went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our stay. The buffet breakfast and dinner had a delicious range of appetizers, main courses, and desert including local fish and game meat. We enjoyed the pool and bar area as we looked out into the desert at the amazing view. The room was very spacious and clean. I wish we could have stayed more than just two nights!
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: Hit the dinner buffet when it opens at 7!
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Response from Taleni Africa, Agency / Consultant at Desert Camp
Responded 20 Apr 2023
Dear Tamara, Thanks so much for the lovely ratings and review! Delighted that you enjoyed our scenic location, spacious accommodation, the pool and bar area, the delicious meals at our nearby Sossusvlei Lodge and the friendly service you received from our staff! We look forward to welcome you back again! Best wishes, The Desert Camp Team
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Comfortable rooms and spacious with wonderful views over semi arid landscape. Superb food and wide selection at both breakfast and dinner in the main lodge some three miles from where we were staying.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Nice pool and bar close to rooms
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Response from Taleni Africa, Agency / Consultant at Desert Camp
Responded 31 Oct 2022
Dear Alastair, Thanks so much for the fantastic rating and review! Very pleased that you enjoyed our spacious rooms, the beautiful views and the food variety served at our nearby Sossusvlei Lodge! Looking forward to welcome you back again! Best wishes, The Desert Camp Team
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Very nice place in a beautiful setting. Cabins are modern and stylish. Oryx and other animals are around the facility. We stayed just one night. One complaint though, the mattresses are not good they are sunken in the middle. But everything else was fine.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Taleni Africa, Agency / Consultant at Desert Camp
Responded 10 Aug 2022
Dear Mobile in Europe, Thank you for the great rating and review! Very pleased you enjoyed our beautiful setting, modern cabins and roaming wildlife. We are attending to the mattress issues. Looking forward to welcome you back during your next visit to Sossusvlei! Best wishes, The Desert Camp Team
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At only 5KM from the Soussusvlei gate, this is a great location. The cabins/chalets face an open field and are spaced far enough to make you feel like you're there on your own. The room is big enough, and clean, with separate toilet and shower rooms at the back of the cabin. The patio holds a kitchenette and a picnic table with benches. It's a cool place to stay for a couple of nights. No wifi in the rooms (hence the 4 stars, not 5), but you can chill out at the bar where there's an adecuate wifi signal.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Room Tip: Ask for one of the cabins closer to the road for more privacy.
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Response from Taleni Africa, Agency / Consultant at Desert Camp
Responded 18 Jul 2022
Dear Kristi, Thank you for the wonderful rating and review! Happy to hear you enjoyed our location, the space between our accommodation units, the large rooms and patio! It is quite a challenge to provide good wifi in the middle of the Desert, hence we rather provide the best wifi at one general spot. Looking forward to welcome you back! Best wishes, The Desert Camp Team
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This is a mesmerizing camp. Individual private chalet, extremely comfortable with aircon and a well spaced bedroom and bathroom with a shower. Kitchen is on the outside on the verandah, inside a canvas that zips open with a 2 plate stove. There is also a open braai. Utensils can be rented at reception. Sitting outside watching the sunset in these vast open spaces is incomparable to any other accommodation. Staff is very friendly. Thanks to Vally from the bar, Sillas the manager and the pool guy for the great service. One word of advice, as asked on a previous stay. PLEASE provide chalets with it's own broom and mop as it gets extremely sandy on verandah and inside the chalet. Also please follow-up with each and every tourist if they want cleaning services. As we stayed 3 nights we wanted this option and mentioned it to reception, but they forgot. Walking into a dirty chalet at 15h30 wasn't great. There is a bar and swimming pool on premises. Wifi works perfectly at pool/bar area. …
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Take bugg spray with.
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Response from Taleni Africa, Agency / Consultant at Desert Camp
Responded 04 May 2022
Dear South Africa with love, Thanks so much for the return visit and excellent review! We are very pleased that you enjoyed our private chalets, the braai, pool facilities, the incredible views, sunsets and the friendly service you received from Vally and Silas. Our apologies about the room servicing and missing broom - we will tend to that. Looking forward to welcome you back again! Best wishes, The Desert Camp Team
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Exceeded our expectations. Kind and friendly staff. Perfectly equipped chalets. Great box of kitchen utensils that you pick up from reception. You can also order delicious meat and salads to cook yourself. Spotlessly clean. Sparkling pool surrounded by grass and big trees. Probably the Braai with the best view ? And only 3 mins drive to the gate to sossusvlei. Extra note: the shop at the engen garage is very well stocked with a range of simple food supplies - plenty of things to make a great meal available.
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Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Taleni Africa, Agency / Consultant at Desert Camp
Responded 17 Nov 2021
Dear Kezz, Thanks so much for the superb rating and review! Delighted that we exceeded your expectations and that you enjoyed the fresh food on order, the views from the braai and the friendly service you received from our staff! We look forward to welcome you back on your next visit to Namibia! Best wishes, The Desert Camp Team
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PRICE RANGE
US$99 - US$129 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
sossusvlei desert camp hotel sossusvlei
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Sossusvlei Desert Camp
LOCATION
NamibiaNamib-Naukluft ParkSossusvlei
NUMBER OF ROOMS
28
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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Camp
Which popular attractions are close to Desert Camp?
Nearby attractions include Dune 45 (5.5 km), Sesriem Canyon (6.1 km), and Sesriem Canyon (6.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Desert Camp?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, a lounge, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Desert Camp?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a refrigerator, and a walk-in shower.
What food & drink options are available at Desert Camp?
Guests can enjoy a lounge, a poolside bar, and barbeque facilities during their stay.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Desert Camp?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Desert Camp?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Afrikaans.
Does Desert Camp have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.