Want to experience the feeling of camping but don’t necessarily want to carry all the equipment with you? Glamping is your answer. Even better, in a country with an average annual rainfall of 278mm, you can rest assured that you will have mostly sunny, clear blue skies. This is especially fantastic if you’re trying to escape the Northern Hemisphere’s winter blues and gloomy skies. It is advised that you travel with a 4×4 vehicle as the terrain is quite harsh on smaller cars. Luckily, there are numerous car hire services around the country.
Kalahari Anib Camping2Go
This site in Mariental has eight permanent tents with four beds each, an en-suite bathroom and a shower. Cooking will be easy with a full kitchen, including a fridge, stove, sink, utensils, and cutlery. If you want to immerse yourself in nature as much as possible, you can also braai outside. If you don’t feel like cooking and would prefer to leave the stress to someone else, you can order a meal at the restaurant. Don’t worry about boredom; there are a host of activities, such as nature drives, guided walks, and self-guided hiking trails. Additionally, you can splash around in one of two cold water swimming pools (highly recommended on a hot day), kids can play on the jungle gym or you can go shopping in the curio shop.
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Namib Desert Camping2Go
This site in Solitaire is near the Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon, offering spectacular views. With eight permanent tents and four beds each, you can make this trip a family gathering, maybe even a big family reunion. Your family can bond further by cooking together in the fully equipped kitchen that has all you could need, such as a fridge, stove, sink, cooking utensils and cutlery. Guests have raved about the location and the amenities, describing the tents as “very spacious and had all the comforts of a hotel room.” What more could you ask for?
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Palmwag Camping2Go
This glamping tent is in the northwestern part of Kamanjab. You will be sleeping amongst the majestic Etendeka Mountains overlooking the Unaib River. Namibia is not known to be leafy-green. However, Palmwag has a little more greenery than most areas of Namibia. Makalani palms are scattered around here and provide wonderful background noise when there’s a breeze. There are eight tents with four beds each, all with access to a fully equipped kitchen, cold water pools, and a restaurant within walking distance of the main lodge. Here, you can participate in rhino tracking, Damaraland wildlife excursions, or an under-canvas sleep-out in a tent to really become one with nature.
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Etosha Safari Camping2Go
Located in Okaukuejo and only 7.6km from Etosha National Park, you’re not far from an adventure. All eight tents are equipped with the amenities you would need, such as a stove, shower, fridge, utensils, and cutlery. Some activities include a half-day or full-day game drive into Etosha National Park or a guided 2-3.5km walk. Take a dip in the cold-water pool on a hot day, enjoy an ice-cold beverage at the bar, or a warm meal at the restaurant that was described as “quirky with great food selection” by one guest. After listening to the live music around the lodge fire on some nights, you will then be lulled to sleep to the sounds of the outdoors, resting your head on their comfy pillows.
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Namushasha Camping2Go
Located in Kongola, Namushasha glamping site has beautiful river views of the Kwando River. Only 6.3km from Mashi Conservatory and near the Bwabata National Park, we’re sure you won’t get bored. A guest pointed out that you will probably be able to spot “hippos, impalas, and a lot of birds.” Adventures to book include a half-day game drive into Bwabata National Park, which includes park entrance fees, a short boat transfer, and snacks and drinks, a morning/sunset boat cruise for 1.5 hours, which includes snacks and refreshments, an afternoon 3-hour cruise, or good old-fashioned fishing. These activities depend on the water levels, especially during the dry season between September and December.
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Adventure awaits you
Have any of these sites tickled your fancy? Although all the sites offer more or less the same amenities, the activities, location, and scenery set them apart. No matter your choice, you will surely get great value for money and an unforgettable experience.
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