Overview

Camp Sossus is built in a naturally formed amphitheatre of a south-facing granite outcrop within striking distance of Sossusvlei, and is ideally positioned to avoid the harsh desert sun.  The severe desert climate was a primary consideration in the camp’s design, and tents are protected from the stormy east winds by natural stone walls and shaded by roofs built from almost 500 recycled oil drums. It is also equipped with furniture built in part from recycled metals, Oregon pine floor boards and wooden pallets. As a result of this design, the camp is virtually invisible from any distance and, together with Camp Huab, it carries the lowest environmental footprint of any camp in Namibia. The large west-facing windows and south-facing doors allow natural cooling by the predominant afternoon south westerly wind and the tents are stylishly furnished, offering important comforts such as en suite flush toilets and bucket showers. They also have comfortable twin beds, solar power, a shaded day-bed and a star bed, but the essence of the camp still remains ‘under canvas’ and experiential. 

AT A GLANCE

Only exclusive use

Best sold for groups of 4 guests or more

8 shaded en-suite luxury tents

Shaded family tents with attached kiddies tents

Open-air bathroom with flush toilet & hot water bucket shower

Star beds

Shaded day-bed/sala

Desert pools

Fully inclusive of all meals, local drinks and most activities

Artisan coffee

Spacious communal lounge, dining room, campfire circle and deck

Communal electrical charging facilities

Closed 15th January – 15th February annually

Minimum 2 night stays (3 nights recommended)

Children very welcome

100% solar powered

Waterhole for wildlife viewing.

Only 30 minutes’ drive to the Sesriem gate with access to Sossusvlei. 

NO WIFI