PLACES TO STAY CENTRAL NAMIBIA
AFFORDABLE OPTION (See page 21.)
Shaleen du Rand Henties Bay
“I like going to Rosh Pinah in the Richtersveld for a holiday – it’s a bit hotter there in the south than here on the coast.”
Johann Steyn Walvis Bay
“It depends on the season, but we usually travel inland. We love camping and our favourite places are Wêreldend, Namibgrens and Bloedkoppie. Otherwise, Walvis is a great place – there’s something to do for the whole family.”
HENTIES BAY & SKELETON COAST
1 St Nowhere Spa and Campsite
This place is 110km north of Henties Bay; 7km north of Mile 108. It’s a popular fishing destination. Info on p70.
2 Mile 108 Campsite (NWR)
This campsite is 91km north of Henties Bay. It gets crowded in December and January but it’s deserted at other times of the year. Info on p70.
3 Cape Cross Seal Reserve
About 1kmorth of the seal colony – there are five platforms with shelter against the wind. Bring your own drinking and washing water. No power. Camping R100 p.p. Entrance fee to reserve R60 p.p. (SADC rate), plus R10 per vehicle.
GPS: S21.76256 E13.96351
✆ 00 264 64 694 037
4 Cape Cross Lodge
Just outside the Cape Cross Seal Reserve. Info on p 70.
5 Mile 72 Campsite (NWR)
This campsite is 36km north of Henties Bay. Camping R240 per stand for four people, R75 per extra person (max eight per stand). Campsite has no electricity and you have to buy water: R1 per litre; R10 per shower. Basic Fisherman chalet: R500 p.p. (sleeps two).
GPS: S21.87877 E14.07120
✆ 00 264 61 285 7200
✆ 021 422 3761
6 De Duine Hotel
Next to the sea in Duine Street. Double room R1290 p.n; plus R200 per child aged 1 – 7 on a mattress in their parents’room. Three-sleeper family room R1445 p.n; five-sleeper R1610. Rates include breakfast.
✆ 00 264 64 500 001
7 Ietsiemeer Beach House
This luxury self-catering house is
at the end of Eros Street in Henties Bay, with great sea views. It’s ideal for bigger groups who want to stay together. Rent three of the en suite double rooms (six people in total) for R5200 p.n. (additional rooms available from R1100 p.n.). Or rent the whole house for R12700 p.n. (10 double rooms; 20 people). Prices are for stays of more than one night. If you’re only staying for one night, it costs 25% more.
✆ 00 264 81 124 4847 (Marianne)
8 Buck’s Camping Lodge
In Henties, 10 minutes from the sea. The campsite has 45 stands and it’s a great place to pitch a tent. Each stand has electricity and a private bathroom. There’s a wall to protect you from the wind. Camping R300 p.n. (December/January R350) for up to four people; plus R50 per extra person (max six people per stand).
GPS: S22.11388 E14.28091
✆ 00 264 64 501 039 (Fransie)
✆ 00 264 81 270 2959
9 Namib Shore
Rental agents for 12 houses dotted around town. Reception is at 303 Dolfyn Street. Self-catering three-bedroom house R180–R300 p.p. sharing. Bigger houses also available.
✆ 00 264 64 500 182 (Marie)
✆ 00 264 81 127 5663 ✆ 00 264 81 221 5886
10 Jakkalsputz (NWR)
This place is 9km south of Henties. It’s busy in high season, but otherwise quiet. Camping R240 per stand for four people, R75 per extra person (max eight per stand). No electricity and you pay for water: R1 per litre; R10 per shower.
GPS: S22.19029 E14.31039
✆ 00 264 61 285 7200
✆ 021 422 3761
SPITZKOPPE
11 Spitzkoppe Rest Camp
One of Namibia’s best! The campsite has 31 stands among the boulders, set far apart from each other. Each stand has its own long drop toilet. There are communal showers with hot water and flush toilets at the reception office. There’s also a bar and a restaurant. Braai packs are available. Camping R190 p.p. Day visitors R80 p.p; R80 per vehicle. A guided outing to rock art sites in Bushman’s Paradise is included in the price and takes about two hours.
GPS: S21.83977 E15.20162
✆ 00 264 64 464 144
12 Spitzkoppe Tented Camp
The camp is only a kilometre from Spitzkoppe. Six private campsites (R150 p.p.) each with a bathroom, a braai and power. There are also 19 en suite safari tents (R710 p.p. sharing). Donkey boilers supply hot water from 6 am to 9 am, and from 7 pm to 9pm. Cool off in the swimming pool or
