Sesriem Campsite - NWR | Established Campground

April 15th, 2024 by Ebi

Run down camp. Ablutions old and dirty, no hot shower in the morning. Light that did not work years ago is still not working. Typical place of NWR. Expensive without any return for the money you pay. Next time we stay at another camp.

March 23rd, 2024 by applicablehimalayan32

Worth staying here and getting to Sossusvlei ahead of the crowds. Nice pool and areas to cool down during the day. Campsites had decent shade but the sand can get quite bad in afternoon winds, thyre fairly exposed. Ablutions were clean and in good order. We were here over a long weekend and a few people had fuel issues as the local garage was out of diesel. Ice was also difficult to get as the town couldn't keep up with the demand.

February 19th, 2024 by Vipepeo-Visuals

Despite the negative comments below, I decided to stay here, and I don't regret it! Yes it is more expensive than the options outside the gate, but being inside the gate is (at least for us) the best way to enjoy the dunes of the Spssusvlei, which is why we came here in the first place. Possibility to go to Elim dune and watch the sunset in the evening and then being one of the first to get to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei was for us worth the extra money. Spent a full afternoon discovering several dunes and then early morning spent 2 hours with very few people around at Sosusvlei and Deadvlei. We had campsite 30, very nice view over some dunes and private from the rest. Huge tree to even put our RTT in the shade. The pool is big enough to cool down and had pool beds in the shade.

PS: A few words of the local language or Afrikaans will most likely turn a smile on the employee's faces, and the experience gets much better.

January 10th, 2024 by persistentsign62

crazy Price! 600 NDpp for a campsite.
electricity was no working, ablutions not cleaned...
If you don't know what to do with your money you can come here. for the others people you can go to oasis campsite just near the fuel station : paid 190 ND pp for clean campsite, nice pool and very friendly and helpfull staff

December 9th, 2023 by ueberland.org

Stayed here at the beginning of December for 2 nights, which was wonderful. We found the campsite completely adequate, despite the many complaints here. Yes, it‘s a bit pricey, but you are paying for the location (as everywhere else in the world).

Almost no people here at this time of the year. Had a really nice, shady site, and the pool for ourselves during the day. Showers and ablution block in working order, lots of hot water.

And they have perfect cappuccino at the bar!

November 22nd, 2023 by coherentfanlight24

Nice camp, although the toilets and showers are old and not very clean. Expensive, but you have more time to explore the park, since you are inside the park and the gate open earlier and close later for those in the camp.

October 7th, 2023 by ikevini555

Stayed there 2 nights. Nice campsites, swimming pool. Staff not really friendly but was okay. It's a bit expensive for what it is but that is the price to pay if you want to be inside the park and go for the sunrise/sunset. We saw many oryx (gemsbok) there. Really beautiful landscapes.

June 26th, 2023 by De Chapa em Chapa

The only good side of this campsite is that you can start drive earlier, than if you stay outside the main gate.

Apart from that it's a complete non sense and a total rip off. Bad experience.

May 21st, 2023 by satyaoblette

Hello,
Un accueil exécrable, la fille de la
réception sent l’alcool à plein nez (reste de la soirée précédente)
Avant même de te dire bonjour ils te disent ce que tu dois payer.
Ils sont vraiment sur leurs 💵💵💵
Les prix sont élevés, tu dois payer le wifi, tu ne peux pas rentrer en moto!
Mais l’emplacement est top.
C’est juste un attrape touriste!!

April 25th, 2023 by marc.saperavi

This place is just a joke. The biggest of 7 months in Africa and we have been through some s***... 550 pp, and the rudest staff ever. Not a smile, no greating, nothing. The cherry on top was when the lady at the reception showed us the overflow campsite cause the main one was fully booked... Its basically the extend of the parking lot, with a tiny bathroom in the middle... No privacy, no shade, no facilities. We are 2 so its 55 euros to sleep in the dirt pit in front of the office... For this insane amount of money, you dont even get free wifi. After complaining about the price, the lady said "its not expansive, the lodge is 3000 !"
You better have a great sense of humor to dare coming here.
We left and slept elsewhere. The only point sleeping here is to be able to go see the dunes 30 mins earlier than everybody else. Sossuvlei area is our worse experience in Nam, its nothing else than a tourist rip off.

November 9th, 2022 by expeditionconservation.org

Run down, pretty dirty ablutions and rude service from a few ppl in staff. Staff manager was nice, though. They had water problems in several days and during our 2 night stay, we didn’t get a hot shower despite having sunny days. If we would’ve paid the normal price (N$550 pppn for foreigers!) that would’ve been totally ridicilous price for this. The pool was nice and clean. The neighboring Oshana campsite’s pitches with private ablutions looked nice! Go there, if you can get a booking. Park permits N$150pp and N$50 for the car for 24hrs. Wifi only in reception with very expensive vouchers. MTC signal weak in campsite (E network only).

July 21st, 2022 by jess.sauvetre

a clear abuse!!
the Price ist extremely expensive (1470nd for 2 adults and 2 kids -11 + 8 y.old) for so few facilities!! just a bar, no swimming pool, personal not that friendly, pressure and hot water depending from the spot...
just as they have the monopol I would recommend 1 night here if you want to see the sunrise (only + is that you can drive 30min earlier than the ones outside the parc), and then the oasis campsite or another one.
I don't understand why campsite are so expensive in Namibia (for instance we paid 500nd for a family room in Lüderitz backpacker, with a charming host and all the facilities)

June 16th, 2022 by Bill

This is a unique dessert national park. Don't expect to see a ton of different animals though. You come here for the dessert vistas and combining sun shine at various tomes of the day to get that unique shot. General campsites are great with a tap at each, plus shade and electricity. We got a great deal for SADC citizens $400 per campsite. The negatives: no MTC coverage but you can get wifi at the bar at a nominal cost. The general ablutions seemed to rarely have hot water. The two solar geysers struggle to cope. Other than that, no more than 3 nights. We booked and paid for 4, you guessed it...no refunds.

April 13th, 2022 by Christo

Lovely camp site. Ablutions kept spotless, camp sites swept daily and the braai area were cleaned. Most sites are under large trees with lots of shade. Staff friendly. I highly recommend this camping site

January 5th, 2022 by samgdickinson

Price as of January 2022 was still 490pp which makes this the most expensive campsite we stayed at in Namibia over a period of six weeks. It's a classic NWR camp where the staff aren't super welcoming, and campsites are pretty uninspiring, but this is the best way to enter the park first thing / leave last and see the dunes at their best at sunset/sunrise. And the pool was welcome relief in the summer heat, even if it was very busy!

November 18th, 2021 by Instagram: @savannatales

Regarding the price there was a special tariff in all NWR accomodations but it ended on October 31rst 2021. That's why some people paid really cheap during this period. Now the prices are back, and even higher than before. They don't charge per campsite anymore. Now it's 490 ppn unless you're are a Namibian or SADC citizens, then its cheaper. There's a lot of real shade under beautiful acacia trees and not all camping spots have tap water. Showers were excellent and so were toilets. Many oryx passing close to you in the campsite. Bring your containers and bottles to refill with their tap water it's totally tasteless and suitable for drinking!

November 4th, 2021 by patricia_muilenburg

around 950 for 2 persons and car. really expensive for what you get. spots are far from each other. but all the rest looks old. just staying for the benefit of early entrance.

October 28th, 2021 by M

all as described below.
not full, may be half of the sites were occupied.
i don't know why, but we have reserved and we paid only 875 NAD for nine adults ans three cars... less than 100 for each, it's the cheapest campsite since we are in namibia (10 nights).

September 29th, 2021 by wollert

I can not add rallye New Information. New for me was that you have to pay the park fee, but you can not any more drive into the park until the doors to the park are open and you have to be on the campground before they close the doors to the park.
There are to new accomodations north and west of the campground.

March 14th, 2021 by onlyME

Still the best place to go for sunrise in the Sossusvlei.
Not well maintained, but everything working. Very nice hot shower, good water pressure (not only 5 drops).
Nice shade under the big trees, for big rigs too.
For Namibians NAD400 for the campsite, NAD70 park entrance fee

December 10th, 2020 by lea.galindo

Great place to stay in the park and have more time to enjoy the dunes! The sites are great, a big tree for shadow, barbecue, power and enough space. Toilets and shower are closed to the sites. Very calm. No wifi but a bit of network ! No worries

December 10th, 2020 by jcgvdb

Till the end of 2020 $N400 per site, but if that changes Oshana is probably a nicer and cheaper option.

December 10th, 2020 by jcgvdb

We stayed here for one night, still for the $N400 special till the end of this year. Spacious sites with a big three and shade. Electricity at sites. Yes the ablutions are a bit rustic but when we were there it was clean. I can imagine it's different when it's busy. It's close to the gate to enter the park. Oryx and Wildebeest around during the day.

June 5th, 2020 by @ala.in.africa

We came in to take a look and left because ablutions were in terrible state. Also, loads of sand in the swimming pool. Camping sites looked nice and tidy but not worth even on the discounted post lockdown rate + park fees.

March 13th, 2020 by guzzleh2o.com

This was one of our more expensive campsites (booked online in advance). You pay for the right to be in the park before sunrise. The campsite was ok, with one large tree and water. Ablutions were shared. The restaurant and store had a friendly staff and WiFi was good.

November 11th, 2019 by Alexouch

Price is now $490 pppn even for the overflow campsite, November 2019.

October 10th, 2019 by frederik.qsdf

very expensive at 350pppn in oct 2019. if you get an extra spot you'll have a tiny tree and a BBQ at ground level... in a sand desert...

September 16th, 2019 by Miss Daisy

At the "overflow" campsite, camps 1&2 have shad water tap and electricity

September 3rd, 2019 by expedition-unlimited.nl

We have been here in 2011 as well, and a lot has been changed. The site has grown in seize, it is overcrowded and the ablution has slightly improved. However, it is still substandard and does not reflect the price you pay for a overnight stay: 700 N$ for two persons. Maybe NWR should put some money in improving standards and maintenance. Apparently this is what everybody is willing to pay for some extra gate time.

July 27th, 2019 by Khayaonwheels

It is a busy affair at Sesriem with all the overland trucks and rent-a-4x4 european holiday makers with kids so be prepared for lots of tourists and when the wind blows it is not a pleasant place to stay but thats the price to pay for the beauty of nature! The bar charges 27 Namibian dollar for a beer while the same beer is 15 dollar in the shop and you can still drink it in the same bar area, staff is not very friendly unfortunately so not a highlight this time...

May 5th, 2019 by mackayseyes.com

We turned up here without a booking (at 4ish) and were happy to get an ‘overflow’ spot (8). We were told that the only different was ‘less shade’ however that was not the case! No braii, tap, table or chairs either (contrary to the other reservable spots) and same price as others. Nice little pool and restaurant and facilities seemed good if you are lucky enough to have a reservation. Great to have longer access to the park for sunrise/sunset.

February 23rd, 2019 by onmyway.alex

Too expensive for what you get. 350 N$ pppn and 80 N$ pp park entrance plus 10 N$ for the car. Ablutions below average. One hour earlier / later to enter / leave the park for sunrise / -set

February 18th, 2019 by oneworld2travel

We stayed one night at site 26, lots off shade (big three), 700N$ + 180N$ is way to much, only four beds ont the pool. Ablution outdated! Tipical for national parks, not worth the money, do a wildcamp if you can!

January 16th, 2019 by jj.228

Nice campsite, clean ablution, good shower pressure etc. had a nice spot (nr. 22) next to the pool.
It is way too expensive for what it is (700 NAD for 2 Pax and Car plus 170 fee for the park (Soussusvlei etc.), but they can do it because you want to stay inside the park.
Also it is recommended to go to dune 40 for sunset instead of 45 (way less people)

December 30th, 2018 by hdv9999

Nice campsite with lots of shady trees. Restaurant not bad.

December 6th, 2018 by dreamtime.gallery

When we arrived there was no power and water available. Therefore they gave us the site for half price: 350.- instead 700.- for two people. We didn’t have a reservation and we received a regular place.
It’s definitely not the most beautiful place to stay and very expensive when you have to pay the full price.
The ga

November 27th, 2018 by onehungrycoconut

Insane new price for camping = N$350 pppn!!!!!
This is not include the N$80 park fee.
The only advantage to stay here is that you can enter the gate an hour earlier.

October 24th, 2018 by anka.i.franek

We were staying here for two nights: first one due to the weather conditions was a disaster (storm)- there was no electricity, they sold us campsite with people camping on our spot (mistake at the reception), dirty bathrooms with sand all over and very bad water pressure in ladies toilet. Next day it was sunny, we were able to connect with electricity, still no water in ladies shower so I used one in the men’s toilet and it was ok- even water was hot (we took shower around 21).
Upside:
- shop (cheaper meet and beer that in the gas station outside the camp)
- bar and restaurant
- you can enjoy the sunrise and sunset one hour longer that people staying outside the gate
Downside:
- bad pressure at the shower in ladies ablutions
- chaos at the reception with campsites
- in bed weather conditions there is no electricity (even though in the rest of the village there was no problem at all)

August 24th, 2018 by laurakschmucker

After entering the main gate, you immediately see the campsite on your right. Next, there is a second gate you that opens at 6:30am when people from outside the park / main gate can only enter at 7:30am. The second gate closes at 7:30pm, when the main gate closes at 6:30pm. So you’re paying for an hour difference to see sunset or sunrise.

July 14th, 2018 by contact

We were told in Swakopmund that the camp was fully booked for the next two months. But we went to the camp anyway and got a spot on the overflow, even though we arrived late in the afternoon. Very basic camp with shared ablutions, which were fairly clean. The only reason for staying here is that you can spend more time in the park. 220 N$ pppn plus park entrance fees. Way too expensive!!

June 17th, 2018 by mathew.d.joiner

If you don’t have a reservation you will automatically be sent to the overflow. Once the park gate closes and all vehicles have returned just drive across the road to the main campsite and find a unoccupied site or area. No one checks. It is never fully booked. They just have a stupid system. They even put another vehicle in our camp spot because they try to maximize. Rude! Be prepared for cold water if you shower in the evening after sunset.

If you are in the main area you get power, a light and a water tap that is suitable for drinking. There is a pool. So if you minus the cold water and rudeness of the whole system it isn’t too bad. Not the most beautiful camp spot...

May 10th, 2018 by Khayaonwheels

Nice to have a pool and small shop and internet after days of wild camping. Overflow campsite is barely a campsite and moving across the road would be a better option. N$220 and N$70 for SADC residents.

April 29th, 2018 by anja-und-markus-in-afrika.tumblr.com

The WORST NWR-campground ever!! As usual everyone without reservation will be send to the overflow area, which is nothing but sand and crippled trees for no shade at all, and they will say there are fully booked, which is a big lie, because also when we were there the official campsite had open spaces and there they offer a pool and huge trees for shade! And on the overflow you still have to pay the full price of 220 N$ pp! Really the only reason to stay here is for getting into the NP for sunset and sunrise.

January 7th, 2018 by tipitom.travellerspoint.com

too expensive for what they offer. The only reason to stay is for the chance to go in the park 1 hour before the main gate opens. Which is actually too late to see the sunrise at Deadvlei.

December 27th, 2017 by kadoodles

Overpriced (we payed 220 pppn plus permit) and pretty run-down. They sent us to the overflow camp although the rest camp had multiple empty campsites so we just took a regular one that wasn‘t used, nobody checked. Pool was small and full. You have to pay for wifi. Let‘s face it, the only reason anybody stays in this place is that you’re able to watch the sunset and sunrise in the dunes, which is worth it. It sucks to see NWR abuse their monopoly power like this.

November 2nd, 2017 by boryenek

very expensive: 220 pppn!!! swimming pool ok, cold shower :-(, just one tree for shadow! but you can see the sunset in elim dune until 20:00 and go at 5:15 to see the sunset at dune 45! no campers can enter only at 6:15 (too late for the sunrise)and must go at 19:00 (too early for the sunset)!!! we paid 80 pp to enter + 10 per car. you pay only 1 day and you can stay 2 days! unforgettable,magic,no words!!!

August 18th, 2017 by tomenansschaap

We did not make a reservation and the day before they told us that everything was fully booked. So we made a reservation for the overflow camping. The next morning we could book a campingspot. When we arrived in the late afternoon, there where still spots available. So fully booked is not always fully booked. ;-)
In total the place is to expensive for what you get. N$200 pp. Only to go 1 hour early into the park then staying outside at Sesriem Oases and pay N$135 for the spots 13 to 15. Staying there means 1 hour later entering the park and miss the sunrise at dune 45 :-(
But..........you are here not for the campsite but for the scenery, dunes and canyon. Permit N$80 pp and car N$10.

August 14th, 2017 by afrika-drimslar.de

Typical NWR Campsite: has the Monopoly Location inside the Park, is too expensive and does not offer much. Everything as stated below. We also stayed at the Overflow Area as we had no Reservation. However, it was worth a Visit for the Landscape.

July 4th, 2017 by oneroadoneworld.com

Motorcyclist be aware you are not allowed in the park, this was a big disappointment for us. We didn't stay and left the Soussesvelei. You can camp here and go with a shuttle or hitchhike to the dead velei and other places but then you loose your freedom.

June 29th, 2017 by Cruisecanary

Like described by others. I didn't book in advance so I had to stay on the overflow site which is nothing but a stretch of sandy ground with a few watertaps. Campsite is noisy and dusty but let's face it, you're not here for campsite but to be able to enter and exit the park before others can. Also, the price (200 N$) seems very high but not so much if you consider that by camping here your park permit is valid for 2 days! There is no timestamp on the permit so you can exit the next day at any time.

June 4th, 2017 by Someone's life

Nice location on the edge of the desert. Each pitch has at least one tree for shade, light and electricity (not in overflow). The ablution block was not well maintained (ran out of toilet paper, showers dripping and missing tiles) and they should really have more, considering how big the campsite is and the price. Wifi was not working. Staff were apathetic at best.

March 26th, 2017 by familie.vosseberg

Everything as written above. Some say you have to pay park fee twice if you stay overnight, other rangers say it is valid for 24 hours. We only paid once. Permit has to be shown when you leave the park!

March 18th, 2017 by wanderwheels.wordpress.com

All descriptions below and latest prices from leskilometres are correct

February 26th, 2017 by greaseman57

Last campsite nr. 25. In the morning millions fly's and other dead musquito's in the ablution. Dirty. Washing up area to dirty to approach. Lady's shower under water

February 16th, 2017 by laviedevant-leskilometresderriere.com

200$/p/n adult
100 for kid over 7 yo
80$/adult park fee
10$/car park fee

October 22nd, 2016 by chasibgblueskies

nice bar/restaurant area. We arrived and the campsite was full but they let us stay in the overflow site a bit away from the main camp. not very nice there for the same price but at least we got to stay in the park

August 13th, 2016 by catherine.dlcw

Very expensive!!! 180N$ per person per night for a basic over flow site. Book in advance as very few sites left on the day! Electricity in main site not in overflow. Toilets and showers are nice. Swimming pool and bar also nice but busy. Advantage of staying here is you can get to dunes an hour before everyone else.. You have to pay park fees to be here, 60SADC and 80 international. Works by the night.

July 16th, 2016 by ciaracorbett4

Sossusvlei sand dunes. Incredible place to watch the sunrise and sunset. Camp site and facilities not great and expensive but you must stay here to catch the sunrise.

October 20th, 2015 by 4ever2wherever (Margriet & Jan)

Large, sandy, flat terrain with some trees. Booking is recommended. Overflow sites without electricity. Ablutions are OK. Paid wifi hotspot and swimming pool are available. The campsite is within the Namib-Naukluft N.P., so park entrance fee must be paid. Advantage is that you can start driving to Sossusvlei before sunrise.
NAD 154 (2 adults, camper, overflow site)

November 23rd, 2014 by Life Remotely

Campground is run by NWR. Reservations are recommended. Www.nwr.co.na. Typical one shade tree for campsite. Each site has electric, trash cans, water, Braai stand. All on sand. Bar and restaurant and small shop near reception. Small pool. Camping here is inside the national park so you are able to enter to see the dunes before sunrise. Engen garage nearby has pay Internet, gas and better selection of food and supplies. We paid $N330 for two people per night plus N130 per day for park entry.

February 1st, 2013 by ourafricanfootprint.com

Good facilities, nice camping area. You can stay in the park and hour longer and get in an hour earlier, a definite must!!

January 1st, 2012 by unurban.no

Power, water, braai, nice toilet and shower facilities. There is also a bar and restaurant at the gate and a swimming pool that we never tried. No wifi.

250 namibian dollar (ND) and you have to pay the National Park permit of 170 ND (80 per person and 10 for the vehicle). Normally the National Park permit is valid for one day, but when you camp in the park it is valid for two days. The day you get there and the day you leave the campsite in the National Park.