AFFORDABLE OPTION
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HELMERINGHAUSEN & TIRASBERG
1 Namtib Biosphere Reserve
This reserve is next to the D707, which is billed as the most scenic road in Namibia. The campsite – Little Hunter’s Rest – is 3km from the main lodge. You have a view of the Tirasberg and the red dunes of the Namib Desert to the west. Camping R250 p.p. (braai, solar-heated showers, communal wind shelter, no power). Lodge rooms from R1 400 p.p. sharing B&B. Guests must book in advance. You can hike a variety of trails or climb one of the koppies (free).
00 264 63 683 055
2 Ranch Koiimasis
Only accessible from the D707. Activities range from hiking to guided horse rides. Camping R250p.p. (five private stands, each with a braai and clean drinking water; shared ablutions). Chalet Virosa has two single beds and shares the campsite ablution block. It has its own outside braai area but no kitchen: R700 p.n, minimum stay two nights. Schwalbennest is a private self-catering chalet that sleeps two: R1500 p.n, minimum two nights. Luxury rooms at Fest Inn Fels Farm Lodge R2145 p.p. B&B.
00 264 63 683 052
3 Kanaan N/a’an ku sê Desert Retreat
This is a destination tailor-made for landscape photographers. Camping (eight stands with private bathrooms) from R225 p.p. Luxury en suite safari tent from R3950 p.p. sharing DB&B (SADC special).
00 264 61 228 869
4 Aubures Camp
About 55km north-west of Helmeringhausen, on the C27. They have guided rock art excursions, walking trails and MTB routes that start at the campsite. There are six stands under camel thorn trees (no electricity, but hot water for showers). Camping R330 p.n. for two guests.
00 264 84 000 6014
00 264 81 424 9888 (WhatsApp only)
5 Landsberg Campsites
Four large campsites (each accommodates 10 people) with private ablutions, shade, patio and braai: R245 p.p. SADC rate. Each campsite has a view over the plains in the foothills of the Tirasberg; campsite #3 also looks out over a waterhole. The sites are far apart from each other, so you won’t accidentally catch your neighbour in his pyjamas and stokies.
00 264 83 783 7037
00 264 81 235 1815 (WhatsApp)
