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Twyfelfontein Elephant Campsite

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Desert elephant lovers from malawi (added by manager 20 mar 2023)

A firepit for each emplacement (added by manager 20 mar 2023)

Male and female facilities (added by manager 20 mar 2023)

Modern desert campsite in the Kunene Region’s Upper Huab River Valley
Twyfelfontein petroglyphs 25 minutes’ drive; Organ Pipes 20 minutes
Pitches with barbecues and firepits; book elephant safaris on site

Set in the Kunene Region’s sandy Upper Huab River Valley, Twyfelfontein Elephant Campsite opened in January 2023. Set well away from the noise and dust of passing traffic, this is a magical spot where you can experience fiery red sunsets on clear evenings, a carpet of bright stars in cloudless night skies and the night-time silence of the desert – broken only by the sound of barking geckos. With ample shaded areas so you can escape the heat of the day, the campsite has just a few pitches, each accommodating up to four vehicles to cater for individuals or groups travelling together. Each has a food-preparation slab, a sink, barbecue and firepit. Firewood and drinking water can be purchased from reception. Pristine shower blocks – one per two pitches – have male and female toilets, showers and wash basins. Outside each one are sinks for washing any dusty clothes. And if you fancy the chance to see the rare and elusive desert-adapted elephants of northern Namibia (and who wouldn’t), you can book three-hour four-wheel drive safaris when you check in to the campsite.

Campground type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Unpowered gravel and sand site

6 people maximum No dogs allowed

Ground type: Gravel and sand

Site size: Min 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)

6 people maximum No dogs allowed

Each pitch has its own kitchen area with sink, food preparation slab and barbecue area.

Multiple Camper trailer or Tent or Campervan or Motorhome or Caravan allowed per site

Site size

Min 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)

Ground type

Gravel and sand

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Camper trailer, Tent, Campervan, Motorhome, Caravan

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit
Firepit

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Panorama Coucher de soleil 👍 Sanitaires propres Emplacement spacieux avec évier et desserte béton pratique Surveillance…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Kiener C. Oct 2023

Unpowered gravel and sand site

Liked: Panorama Coucher de soleil 👍 Sanitaires propres Emplacement spacieux avec évier et desserte béton pratique Surveillance la nuit Impression d'être seul au monde

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nos gustó el sitio en general Tuvimos todo necesario para pasar la…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2023

Unpowered gravel and sand site

Liked: Nos gustó el sitio en general Tuvimos todo necesario para pasar la noche. En duchas agua caliente estaba siempre. En pleno naturaleza, parcelas muy grandes.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Charming place, great services (very clean) and staff super nice

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Alice D. Sept 2023

Unpowered gravel and sand site

Liked: The location and the service offered like the Elephant tour. The staff was very nice and open

Disliked: No thing

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

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

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Location

Twyfelfontein Elephant Campsite

Near Farm Bethanis

Junction C39 and D2612

Khorixas

Kunene Region

Namibia

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

-20.43344°N
14.34595°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

As if an elephant safari is not exciting enough, the campsite is only 25 minutes’ drive from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Twyfelfontein (/Ui-//aes), where a series of around 2,000 petroglyphs – believed to be up to 6,000 years old and representing rhinos, elephants, ostriches and giraffes – are carved into sandstone boulders. Close by is the 80 million-year-old Verbrandeberg (Burnt Mountain), layered with red, black and purple stratas of volcanic rock. Head even further back in time to see the basalt columns of the Organ Pipes (20 minutes’ drive), dating approximately from 150 millions years ago and formed by wind erosion. Older still (280 millions years) are the gigantic fossilised tree trunks scattered across the rocky desert floor at the Petrified Forest (half an hour). To understand more about indigenous cultures in Namibia, visit the Damara Living Museum (15 minutes), where you can tour a village typical of the hunter-gatherer Damara people and join in with songs, dance and traditional games.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Taxes

Local city/eco tax is included in the rate.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Please do not touch or feed the animals.

General

Public areas are non-smoking.
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.

Reception

Reception is open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. between 30/04 and 01/11.
Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.

Vehicles

Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Does Twyfelfontein Elephant Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Twyfelfontein Elephant Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Twyfelfontein Elephant Campsite? As if an elephant safari is not exciting enough, the campsite is only 25 minutes’ drive from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Twyfelfontein (/Ui-//aes), where a series of around 2,000 petroglyphs … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Twyfelfontein Elephant Campsite?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more

Camping and caravan
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	11 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

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