Swakopmund is a beautiful town located on the Atlantic coast of Namibia. Known for its unique character of historical buildings dating from the German colonial era, it has been an ideal holiday destination since its inception in the early 1900s. The mild weather experienced throughout the year also contributes to the town's reputation as the adventure capital of Namibia.
Gecko Ridge is situated only 15 km from the centre of Swakopmund. Providing an oasis in the desert landscape, the palm trees and lush, green gardens create a tranquil setting with panoramic views over the Swakop riverbed and the endless dunes of the Namib Desert.
Accommodation at Gecko Ridge Camping
Gecko Ridge offers a neat and comfortable camping ground with ten spacious campsites, which are partially covered for shade against the hot sun. Luxury rooms in the main villa and self-catering chalets are also available, providing accommodation as an alternative to camping.
Accommodation Options at Gecko Ridge Camping
Camping
Gecko Ridge has ten spacious and demarcated campsites, which are semi-enclosed for privacy. The campsites are partially covered with roofing to provide some shade and paved to keep the sand out of camping gear. Two larger campsites accommodate groups of friends or families travelling together. Modern communal bathroom facilities are provided, along with a utility area for dishwashing and laundry.
Camping Facilities
- 10 campsites
- Barbecue facilities
- Shaded cover
- Reed-wall enclosure
- Communal bathroom facilities
- Dishwashing area
- Laundry facilities available
Gecko Ridge Camping Amenities
Some of the facilities at Gecko Ridge Guest House are available for use by campers staying at Gecko Ridge Camping.
List of Facilities
- Bar
- Namib Desert Restaurant
- Swimming pool
- Wooden decks for sundowners
- Outdoor lapa
- Fitness room
- Events venue
- Conference facilities for up to 150 persons
- Mobile connectivity
- Secure parking
- Malaria free
- Barbecue facilities
- Tour and sightseeing facilities
What To Do at Gecko Ridge Camping
Swakopmund is Namibia’s playground and is known as the adventure capital of the country. A wide variety of attractions and activities are available to holidaymakers. For those with extra energy, the fitness room offers weight lifting and fitness equipment, while the refreshing swimming pool provides ample opportunity for cooling off and relaxing.
Activities
- Beach
- Boat Cruises
- Camel Rides
- Casino
- Conferences
- Day Tours
- Dune Boarding
- Events Venue
- Fat Bike Tours
- Fishing
- Game Fishing
- Go-Kart Racing
- Golf
- Horse Riding
- Hot-air Balloon Safaris
- Kayaking
- Kite-surfing
- Mountain Biking
- Museums
- Paragliding
- Putt-putt
- Quad Biking tours in the dunes
- Restaurants
- Scenic Drives
- Scenic Flights
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Skydiving
- Special events
- Sundowners on the dunes
- Wining and Dining
- Ziplining
Things to See
- Adventure Sports
- Antiques
- Aquarium
- Birdwatching
- Breathtaking Namib Desert Scenery
- Cape Cross Seal Colony
- Craft Market
- Crystal Gallery
- Curio Shops
- Dolphin Cruise
- Dune 7 - one of the highest dunes in the world
- Galleries
- Jewellers
- Little Five Tour
- Living Desert Tours
- Marine Cruise in Walvis Bay
- Messum Crater
- Moon Landscape Scenic Route
- Museums
- Namib Desert Night Walks
- Namib Desert Tours
- Restaurants
- Sandwich Harbour Excursion
- Scenic Flights and Hot-Air Ballooning
- Skeleton Coast
- Snake Park
- Spitzkoppe
- Souvenirs
- Sunset over the Atlantic Ocean
- Swakopmund Sightseeing and City Tour