Namib Desert Camping2Go

There were several oryx and a few giraffes right around our tent, which was lovely to see. The tents are clean, spacious, and comfortable, with hot water in the shower. Deadvlei is about an hour's drive away. WiFi is at the lodge, around 1 km from the tents, and there’s a nice pool too. Dinner is a buffet for about 450 ND, or you can pick up sandwiches, salad, and meat to cook yourself at the lodge. The restaurant serves lighter meals until 3 pm. Good value for money.

The location really makes the stay, it feels like being right out in the desert. I knew there was no aircon, though I still wished the water cooler could do that job. The tent was clean, the beds comfortable, and the bathroom was especially roomy and tidy. We stayed two nights in December.

The dark nights made for great astrophotography, and there was plenty of wildlife and birdlife to photograph too. It’s a lovely oasis in a very dry region. The staff were friendly and helpful from arrival to departure, and the tents were well equipped. The huge bathroom, with closet space, a big shower, and extra touches, was a very nice surprise. Well worth visiting.

We couldn't stay, so this is about the booking service rather than the accommodation. Like many properties in Namibia booked through Booking.com, this one asks for non-refundable prepayment. Heavy rain led our car hire company to advise us not to travel south for safety reasons, but management wouldn't make an exception. They asked us to 'release the room' while still refusing a refund. The only alternative they offered was credit for July, which is very impractical for international travellers. A transferable voucher valid for six months would have seemed like a reasonable compromise. Be aware that once you book, they may offer no flexibility.