Spitzkoppe Tented Camp

Sundowners with a view (added by manager 12 Mar 2018)

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Peaceful desert oasis site with stunning views of Spitzkoppe mountain
Guided hikes, bike rides, drives and sunset tours from the site
Swimming pool, bar, restaurant and braai facilities

Wow – how stunning are the surrounds of Spitzkoppe Tented Camp? Best be arriving here with a camera fully charged up to 11, as this is the kind of place that’s liable to send most visitors on a pic-snapping frenzy. The big daddy of the Grosse Spitzkuppe Nature Reserve, the towering Spitzkoppe mountain (aka the Matterhorn of Africa, and one of the country’s most recognisable landmarks) looms over the place, forming a pretty jawdropping outlook from most corners of the site. If one ever needed an excuse for a drink, it’s handy to note that some of the best views are those that accompany a beer or two at the open-air bar, especially around sunset. As captivating as those views are, there’s much more to explore around the area – amazing rock formations, archaeological sites, rock paintings and secret caves among the attractions. Solo desert wandering being not such a great idea, the friendly folk on site can take you out hiking, cycling, free climbing or on drives through the mountains, the bush and/or the scenic sands. Back at base, rid yourself of residual desert heat with a dip in the open-air pool before trotting over to the restaurant for a feed. If you’d rather cook up your own feast, there are braai facilities and firepits around for peaceful evenings spent looking up at the stars.

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Tents for hire

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Lake and/or mountain

Luxury

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Spitzkoppe Tented Camp

Spitzkoppe

Erongo

Namibia

Directions

Timezone

Africa/Windhoek +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

-21.8521°N
15.19512°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

No surprises to find that the Grosse Spitzkoppe Nature Reserve, a couple of minutes’ drive from site, is the major draw around here. The peaks, which rise up to 700 metres above the desert floor, are formed of granite that’s said to be a mind-boggling 700 million years old. There are some fab day-long walks around the park, and well over 30 ancient rock art sites to seek out. Hikes in the mountain reserve need to be done with a guide; reception can sort that out for you, along with bush walks, bike hire, horse riding and climbing trips. Sunset and nighttime tours can be had too if you fancy seeing the rock formations in a different light. If you’re moving on elsewhere from the site, you can reach Swakopmund with a drive of around an hour and a half or get to Walvis Bay in about two hours. Also a couple of hours away are the game drives of the Omaruru Game Park and Namib-Naukluft National Park.

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Does Spitzkoppe Tented Camp have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Spitzkoppe Tented Camp dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Spitzkoppe Tented Camp? No surprises to find that the Grosse Spitzkoppe Nature Reserve, a couple of minutes’ drive from site, is the major draw around here. The peaks, which rise up to 700 metres above … Read more