Sesriem is in the heart of the Namib-Naukluft Reserve and the gateway to Sossusvlei, which has become a world-renowned attraction
Visitors flock to the area to climb some of the biggest dunes in the world and witness the ancient, fossilised trees on the white salt pans where the Tsauchab River disappears into the sandy desert.
Staying inside the Namib-Naukluft Park will give you the advantage of visiting these incredible sites earlier than those who have to first enter the park at Sesriem after sunrise, before driving the 60 km to Sossusvlei.
Sesriem Camping Accommodation
The campsites at Sesriem are far apart and most of them are set around massive camel thorn trees, providing shelter from the desert sun.
Some sites are enclosed with a low stone wall to provide more privacy.
Accommodation Options at Sesriem Camping
- Campsites
Campsites
There are 44 pristine campsites available at Sesriem Camping with views over the spectacular desert landscape.
Some sites are small and intimate for solo travellers, couples or small families. Others are large enough to accommodate bigger groups travelling together.
These larger sites are set a bit further away from the others, to still give small groups some privacy, peace and quiet.
Communal ablution facilities are closeby, where solar water heaters provide hot water for the showers.
Each campsite has an electrical connection point and barbeque facilities. Recycling bins are scattered through the campsite.
Campsite Facilities
- Demarcated area
- Power connection point
- Shaded area
- Water point
- Barbeque facilities
- Shared ablution facilities
- Hot water for showers provided by solar water heaters
Sesriem Camping Amenities
The camp is located inside the Namib-Naukluft National Park and the entrance to Sossusvlei is at the camp at Sesriem.
A restaurant, bar and swimming pool on site provide some relief from the midday heat. A shop selling basic amenities is located near the office and there is a fuel station, providing tyre-fixing service just across the gravel road.
Facilities at Sesriem Camping
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Supply shop
- Swimming pool
- Fuel station and tyre repair service
What To Do at Sesriem Camping
Stay for at least two nights at Sesriem camp to have enough time to enjoy an early morning trip to watch the sunrise over the dunes at Sossusvlei.
The typical African sunset is even more breathtaking when seen over the desert landscape.
Numerous exciting activities and incredible attractions are within your reach when staying at Sesriem - the namesake canyon included.
Early pioneers had to tie six lengths of rawhide thongs (rieme) together to draw water from the pools.
The intermittent Tsauchab river only flows after heavy rainfalls upstream and then finds its way through this canyon which is 30 m deep in some places.
Activities
- Self-guided walking trails
- Sossusvlei, Sesriem Canyon and Elim Dune guided outings
- Self-drive day trips
- Hot Air Balloon Safaris
- Fixed wing flights
Things to See
- Sossusvlei
- Dead Vlei
- Hidden Vlei
- Big Daddy Dune
- Dune 45
- Elim Dune
- Solitaire
