It's a good, basic campsite. The camping spots are equipped with everything you need and the shower/bathroom block was also fine. NWR constantly waters some small patches of lawn to keep them green which seems quite pointless in such an arid and rocky area.
The location of the campsite is excellent as it is only a ten minute drive to one of the main lookout points over the canyon. From there you can reach various other lookout points.
If you are weighing whether to go to Hobas Campsite or Ai Ais Campsite in order to visit the canyon, I would highly recommend to stay at Hobas. As mentioned above, it's so close to the canyon whereas Ai Ais does not have real access to the canyon.
It's a 60 minute one way drive between the two campsites and this drive is absolutely stunning and you should definitely do this.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We spent 3 nights at Hobas Camp on a visit to Fish River Canyon. The location of this place is very convenient for a visit to the canyon especially for the sunrise/sunset. Camping facilities are good - with hot and cold showers in an ablution block. There is a restaurant which campers can book for dinner. The food we had at the restaurant was very good in particular the oryx steak which was perfectly cooked. The camp does get visited by baboons during the day sometimes so it is worthwhile keeping an eye and an ear out for them as they can be a nuisance and do raid the bins. Keep all food locked in the vehicles if camping.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Room Tip:Watch out for the baboons
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Chalets are average, no aircon, just a fan. Restaurant also average. We had to pay cash for park fees (card machines were not working), and we did not have any cash with us, so we had to drive to another camp, to draw cash - a bit frustrating. Location is very close to Fish River Canyon, but the rest is very average. Nothing special.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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We had to return to this venue as further down the road was unpleasant and pricey. We were welcomed and offered accommodation, including supper and breakfast. This was a bonus as the rooms were very clean, service great and so worth the money. This is a definite stop over as you can then visit the Fish River Canyon, including 3 viewpoints from this base.
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Date of stay: June 2021
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We checked into Hobas, and found the reception staff helpful and friendly. We were allocated campsite number 9, we went to find it to get our bearings, we were quite happy with our given site. So then we went off to see the Canyon and watch the sunset. We were travelling in a rented fully equipped vehicle with a roof top tent. Upon our return to our allocated campsite, we found a group of overlanders from Intrepid Travel had set up dome tents and a camp kitchen on our site. First of all the cook/chef said he had been allocated it by reception as it was a large site, then when he was spoken to by the camp staff he said HE had decided to set up in it as it was empty! He refused to move or apologise. The lady camp staff member told him he had been allocated sites and that ours (number 9) was not one of them. We had booked and paid in 2023 for a site with electric and braai facilities. Eventually we were given the only free space which had no braai or electric hook up. The Camp staff ran a cable from the restaurant to our vehicle so that we at least had power. The lady staff member did her best to resolve things for us. We ended up eating at the restaurant (due to no braai facilities) which was really nice. The food was good and the cold beer went down a treat. The ablutions were a bit tired but were certainly adequate. The campsite is the closest to the Fish River Canyon so is great for being there for sunrise or sunset.
Sadly our experience was spoiled by the selfish guides/staff of Intrepid Travel.
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Date of stay: May 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I spent 2 nights here. The camp is nice and it’s the closest camp to Fish River Canyon viewpoints, just 10 km, while the fanciest lodges are at least 20 km. There are 6 chalets at all (plus several camping sites): our chalet was wide, with enough space for luggage, plugs to recharge batteries in good position, fridge and tea/coffee station. Toilet area is nice. As sometimes it happens in public camps the details are not looked after: although the chalet seemed quite new, the front door curtain was badly torn. To be a public camp the rate/night is too high. The “Quiver Taste” restaurant is good and we enjoyed very good oryx fillet both dinner; breakfast was good as well.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Large campsites, good ablutions. Lovely place to stay to view the Fish River Canyon. We also looked at Ais Ais Campsite and were glad that we had chosen Hobas as it is located close to the main viewsite
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Having read all the negative reviews of NWR resorts we were a bit sceptical about our stay at NWR Hobas, so didn't expect much. But what a lovely surprise Hobas was. We stayed here the night before we did the Fish River Canyon hike. We stayed in the Bush Chalets so we could have a decent night's sleep before hiking. Yes the chalets aren't perfect- it could do with some new curtains, but the beds were BIG & comfortable and the chalets were spacious and well equipped. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The meals were incredible. Out of all the NWR places we stayed at in Namibia, this was by far the best. I would go so far as to say it was exceptional compared the others. Our waiter Daniel had his hands full with our big table (9 of us), but managed beautifully and compliments to Francois the chef. Our dinner & breakfast was really yummy. Thank you so much for a fantastic stay. (If you're hiking the Fish River Canyon - I suggest staying here instead of Ai-Ais. It's much closer, the staff are more helpful and the food is fantastic.)
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Room Tip:It's a great place to stay close to the Fish River Canyon -especially if you're doing the hike....
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Greate place. Clean campsite. Big stands with shade everywere. Very budget friendly. The staff is always willing to assist. Definitly a place to return to. Views from the Canyon is breathtaking. Big braai areas. Only downsite was hot water.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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The toilet facilities and restaurant with pool were brand new (9 months Old) and all was really clean and modern. Most campsites have enough shade and the location is super close to the canyon which makes it ideal for sunset watching. There is a gasstation 15km from the campsite
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Date of stay: April 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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