The Naukluft Mountain Zebra Park forms part of the Namib-Naukluft National Park and was created to protect the Hartmann's Mountain Zebras, which are endemic to Namibia.
These beautiful mountains with its massive and varied rock formations are also the ideal habitat for cliff-breeding bird species, including black eagles.
An oasis of green with many extraordinary geological rock formations and streams flowing over rocky riverbeds, the Naukluft offers a variety of hiking trails.
The Naukluft Camp is the ideal base from which these trails can be accessed.
Namib Naukluft Camp Accommodation
Naukluft Camp is a much-loved place to stay for hikers doing the Naukluft 8-day trail, but is also ideal for those in search of a quiet and tranquil camp with the opportunity to hike the shorter trails.
Twenty-one campsites are laid out along a dry riverbed, shaded by beautiful trees and the mountains.
Six beautiful en-suite chalets had been added for those who want to stay in more luxurious accommodation.
Accommodation Options at Namib Naukluft Camp
- Campsites
- Chalets
Campsite
Shaded by the trees alongside a dry riverbed, the 21 campsites each have barbeque facilities, a waterpoint and access to shared ablution facilities.
Campsite Facilities
- No power points
- Fans
- Shade
- Water point
- Barbeque facilities
- Shared ablution facilities
- Hot water showers, flushing toilets and basins with lights
- Washing block
En-suite Chalets
Six chalets are nestled between the Naukluft mountains and offer scenic views and rocky pools to cool off in.
Peace and tranquillity is guaranteed, as the chalets are a 10-minute drive away from the reception area.
En-suite Chalet Facilities
- 2 Single beds
- Mosquito nets
- En-suite bathroom with showerLinen and towels supplied
- En-suite bathroom
- Chalets surrounded by rock pools in rainy season
Namib Naukluft Camp Amenities
The Naukluft section of the Namib Naukluft Park is quiet and less frequented by large groups of tourists, probably because it's not as well-known as Sossusvlei and more aimed at adventurers wanting to complete the hiking trails.
Geology-enthusiasts will appreciate the variety of rock formations and intermittent layers of horizontally folded igneous rock, quartzite, dolomite and shale.
Facilities at Namib Naukluft Camp
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Natural rock pools to swim in
- Small kiosk selling cold drinks, beer and wood
- Office providing permits for the hiking trails
- Wi-Fi for 1 hour per day at reception area
What To Do at Namib Naukluft Camp
Travellers mainly visit Naukluft to enjoy the hiking trails and nature walks.
The Olive and Waterkloof trails are shorter options while the main trail is an 8-day hike, which must be booked and paid for in advance.
Even though this area is part of the Namib-Naukluft National Park, it is located about 60 km northeast of Sesriem and does not offer access to the Sossusvlei-area.
It is close enough though to visit on a day-trip.
Activities
- Nature Walks
- Olive Trail - 4km
- Waterkloof Trail - 17 km
- Four-day Hiking Trail
- Eight-day 120 km Hiking Trail
- Bird-watching
- Game watching
- 4x4 Trail
- Guided walks
- Mountain climbing
Things to See
- Black Eagles and other cliff-breeding birds
- Klipspringer, Springbok and Steenbok
- Dassies
- Oryx and Kudu
- Cape Baboon
- Rock formations, including a stand-alone dolomite formation called Gritty Dolomite
- Beautiful and peculiar vegetation species
