The 8 Best Guided Camping Safaris in Namibia

1.12 Day Classic Namibia Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $3,071Our pick

Travel in a small group of up to 10 with Chameleon Safaris from Windhoek across Namibia. Guides such as Tulimo and Gregory handle driving, camp cooking, and wildlife stops, from Etosha rhinos to Sossusvlei dunes and Kolmanskop’s abandoned rooms.

“Had an awesome time! The itinerary was great with the dunes hike, Etosha, and Kolmanskop being the highlights. Tulimo and Gregory were excellent guides (and chefs!). Fully recommended this excursion for anyone looking to tour around Namibia.”

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2.3 Day Sossusvlei Budget Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $632Best value

Join Chameleon Safaris for three days from Windhoek to Swakopmund, with sunrise at Dune 45, Dead Vlei, Sesriem Canyon, desert camping, and meals included. Guides such as Johnny lead small groups of up to seven, though some departures may be larger.

“I recently had a good camping experience. The location was stunning, with breathtaking views, especially after trekking two dunes, including the iconic Big Daddy. The hikes were challenging but incredibly rewarding, offering panoramic vistas Read more”

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3.3 Day Etosha Budget Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $634

Spend two nights camping in Etosha National Park with a small group of up to seven, early game drives, cooked meals, and evenings at a floodlit waterhole. Guides such as Simon, Anton, Johnny, and Gabriel are praised for driving, cooking, wildlife spotting, and good group spirit.

“The trip started off with a busdrive to get to Etosha. On the way to there we saw already some giraffes, warthogs and some springboks. Once we arrived we put up the tent and had some free time while the guide was preparing food. The fRead more”

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4.6 Day Sand, Sea & Etosha Budget Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $1,355

Travel from Windhoek through the Namib Desert to Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, and Etosha National Park. You will camp two nights, stay two nights in Swakopmund, and travel with a maximum of nine people. Guide Raymond is known for making first-time campers comfortable.

“As someone who has never camped I was a little nervous, I shouldn’t have been. Raymond our guide is simply excellent at his job and made us feel very comfortable. Nothing felt budget. He showed us how to put up the tents which is super qRead more”

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5.7 Day Southern Namibia and Sossusvlei Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $1,846

Travel from Windhoek to Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei, Kolmanskop, Lüderitz, Fish River Canyon, and the Quiver Tree Forest. Chameleon Safaris provides transport, camping gear, meals, and an English-speaking guide. Expect long drives, early starts, simple camping, and remarkable desert scenery.

“Our guide and driver, Simon, was very knowledgeable, courteous and considerate. He knows a lot about wildlife, geology, and Namibian history. He's also a decent cook.”

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6.7 Day Northern Namibia and Skeleton Coast Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $1,846

Spend seven days with Chameleon Safaris traveling from Windhoek through Mount Etjo, Etosha, Himba country, the Skeleton Coast, Cape Cross, Swakopmund, and Walvis Bay. You camp five nights, sleep one night in accommodation, and travel in a pop-up-roof safari vehicle with an English-speaking guide.

“My brother and I had an amazing trip with Erastus and Bronny! With us where 2 other travelers, so it was really relaxed and everyone was super nice. The guides really made the tour! They did almost everything for us and always went the extRead more”

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7.3 Day Camping safari at Sossusvlei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $720

Travel from Windhoek to Sossusvlei with Quest Tours and Safaris in an air-conditioned vehicle, camp at Sesriem, and visit Deadvlei, Big Daddy, Dune 45, and Sesriem Canyon. The private tour includes a professional driver-guide, camping fees, breakfast, dinner, and activity fees.

“Highly recommended! Our guide was courteous, professional, and highly experienced at navigating the country’s rugged terrain. Coming from Los Angeles, there is no way my wife and I could have made the trip without these guys.”

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8.4-Day Sossusvlei and Swakopmund Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 4 days · from $1,035

You travel in a small group of up to 10 with an English-speaking driver-guide from Windhoek to Sossusvlei and Swakopmund. Expect Dune 45, Dead Vlei, Big Daddy, Sesriem Canyon, Walvis Bay flamingos, camping at Solitaire and Swakopmund, and a 450-kilometre return drive.

“The tour was absolutely fantastic. The company was so professional and very accommodating to the different personalities and preferences on the tour. I look forward to using them again. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟”

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