Twyfelfontein Elephant Campsite

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  • 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.

Site type

Tent pitches 40
Touring caravan pitches 4
Motorhome pitches 4
Open all year
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

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 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 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 Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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.

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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. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric gravel and sand pitch

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

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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 The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric gravel and sand pitch

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.

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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. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric gravel and sand pitch

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

Disliked: No thing

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Frequently asked questions

  • 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 touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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