Tucked in between the Namib Desert and the Atlantic Ocean, the historical town of Swakopmund was established in the late 1800's under German, colonial rule. German architecture and culture is still prevalent in the modern day town, as can be seen in numerous buildings. Typical German hospitality and quality of service make this town an exceptional holiday destination.
Set in the heart of town and close to the sea, the Swakopmund Municipal Rest Camp offers a wide variety of affordable accommodation to travellers looking for value for money self-catering facilities.
Swakopmund Rest Camp Accommodation
The family friendly Swakopmund Rest Camp offers self-catering accommodation in the fully equipped VIP Rest-house and the Luxury Rest-house. Guests staying in all other accommodation types can book a crate with crockery and cutlery at reception to be used for the duration of their stay and be returned on departure.
A variety of accommodation options are available to suit all needs and budgets and groups of different sizes and configurations.
Accommodation Options at Swakopmund Rest Camp
- Fisherman's units
- Rest-houses
- Dunes Flat
- A-framed units
- Luxury Rest-house
- VIP Rest-house
Fish 2 Rest-house
The Fish 2 Rest-houses accommodates a maximum of 4 persons on two single beds in each of the 2 bedrooms. The bathrooms have showers, basins and toilets and please take note that no towels are supplied.
The kitchens are equipped with a hot plate and fridge and a crate containing cutlery and crockery can be obtained from reception.
Fish 2 Rest-house Facilities
- One bedroom with 2 single beds
- Linen supplied
- No towels provided
- Bathroom with shower, toilet and basin
- Hotplate and fridge
- Crate with cutlery and crockery available from reception
- Barbeque facilities with grill
Gecko Rest-house
The Gecko is a 2-bed rest-house with 2 bedrooms, each furnished with one single bed. The bathroom has a shower, toilet and basin. Take note that no towels are supplied, but bed linen is supplied. The kitchen and dining area is equipped with a fridge and a 2-plate electric hotplate. Guests can arrange to take a crate with cutlery and crockery from reception to use for the duration of their stay.
Gecko Rest-house Facilities
- Two bedrooms with 1 bed per room
- Linen supplied
- No towels supplied
- Bathroom with shower, toilet and basin
- Electric hotplate and fridge
- Crate with cutlery and crockery available from reception
- Barbeque facilities with grill
Welwitschia Rest-house
The Welwitschia rest-house is an open plan unit furnished with a double bed and accommodating two persons. The bathroom has a shower, toilet and basin. Take note that no towels are supplied, but bed linen is provided.
The kitchen is basically equipped with a fridge and hotplate and a crate containing cutlery and crockery can be obtained from reception to be used for the duration of your stay.
Welwitschia Rest-house Facilities
- Open plan with double bed
- Linen supplied
- No towels supplied
- Bathroom with shower, toilet and basin
- Electric hotplate and fridge
- Crate with cutlery and crockery available from reception
- Barbeque facilities with grill
Dunes Flat 4 Rest-house
The Dunes is a 4-bed flat with 2 bedrooms, each furnished with 2 single beds. There is a wardrobe in each bedroom and bed linen is provided. Take note that no towels are supplied. The kitchen and dining room has a fridge and a 2-plate electric stove. The bathroom has a shower, basin and toilet.
Dunes Flat 4 Rest-house Facilities
- Two bedrooms with 2 beds in each room
- Linen supplied
- No towels supplied
- Bathroom with shower, basin and toilet
- Kitchen and dining room
- Hotplate and fridge
- Crate with cutlery and crockery available from reception
- Barbeque facilities with grill
Spitzkoppe A-frame units
The A-framed units have two floors and can accommodate up to 6 persons. There is a bedroom on the ground floor, furnished with 2 single beds. The second bedroom is on the first floor and is furnished with 4 single beds. There is a bathroom with a shower, basin and toilet. Please take note that no towels are supplied, but bed linen is included.
The kitchen is equipped for basic food preparation and a crate with cutlery and crockery can be taken from reception. There is a lounge and dining area as well as outdoor furniture and barbeque facilities.
Spitzkoppe A-frame units Facilities
- Two bedrooms
- 2 single beds in room on ground floor
- 4 single beds in room on first floor
- Bathroom with shower, basin and toilet
- Linen supplied
- No towels supplied
- Lounge/dining room
- Kitchen with 2-plate stove, fridge and sink
- Crate with cutlery and crockery available from reception
- Veranda with barbeque facilities without a grill
- Carport
Brandberg Luxury Rest-house
The Luxury Rest-house has 2 bedrooms of which one is furnished with 2 single beds. The second bedroom has 2 single beds and a double sleeper couch. The bathroom has a shower, basin and toilet, but take note that no towels are provided.
The kitchen has an electric stove with an oven, a fridge, electric kettle, cutlery and crockery. A lounge and dining area is available and there is a veranda with outdoor furniture. Barbeque facilities including a grill, are provided.
Brandberg Luxury Rest-house Facilities
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 single beds
- 2 sleeper couches
- Bathroom with shower, basin and toilet
- Lounge and dining room
- Linen supplied
- No towels provided
- No glasses provided
- Fully equipped kitchen with electric stove, refrigerator, kettle, cutlery and crockery available
- Lock-up garage
- Veranda with outdoor furniture
- Barbeque facilities with grill
Moon Valley VIP Rest-house
The Moon Valley Rest-house is the VIP accommodation and can sleep up to 6 persons. There are two bedrooms, one furnished with a double bed and the second room furnished with two single beds and a double sleeper-couch. There are built-in wardrobes in the bedrooms and bedding is supplied.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a stove, oven, fridge, kettle, cutlery and crockery. There is a veranda with outdoor furniture and barbeque facilities. The lounge has a TV with DSTV and there is a dining table with 6 chairs. A lock-up garage completes the picture of comfort and security.
Moon Valley VIP Rest-house Facilities
- Two bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with two single beds
- 1 double sleeper couch
- Bed linen supplied
- Towels not supplied
- Bathroom with shower, bath, basin and toilet
- Lounge with TV and DSTV
- Dining room table with 6 chairs
- Stove and fridge
- Kitchen with stove, refrigerator, kettle, cutlery and crockery
- Lock-up garage
- Veranda with outdoor furniture
- Barbeque facilities with grill
Swakopmund Rest Camp Amenities
The Swakopmund Rest Camp is centrally located in town, which means all the restaurants, shops, banks, activities, attractions and amenities available in town, are available to guests staying at the camp. Conference facilities for a maximum of 50 persons are available and the facilities include a television, VCR, flip chart, white board and projector. There is also a restaurant on site.
Facilities at Swakopmund Rest Camp
- Conference facilities
- Restaurant
- Safe parking
What To Do at Swakopmund Rest Camp
With Swakopmund being the Adventure Capital of Namibia, it is or should be on the itinerary of every visitor to the country. A long list of attractions and exciting activities is on offer, including guided outings and self-drive day trips. Ensure you spend enough days in Swakop to experience as much as possible of what this historical town has to offer.
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