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Sesriem Rest Camp

Sesriem Canyon, Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia
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Odijk
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

The campsites are located in a circular stonehenge, not that handy if you got a rooftop tent. campsites and facilities are clean, restaurant is ok (not superb). Most important though, this campsite is located inside the parc, which makes it possible to be at Dune 45 at sunset. Also you can be the first in Deadvlei as well since you... More

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South Africa
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

We spent 3 nights at Sesriem campsite. The location is excellent since you're inside the park already (a stone's throw from other establishments outside), which gives one preferential access to the trip to the dunes in the morning, and of course to the nearby Elim dune for a quick trip at sunset. The individual campsites are mostly excellent, and you... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

Ironman 224's review of Sesriem Camp is so spot on - I only wish that I'd read it before we went. Yes - Go for the sunset instead of the sunrise at Dune 45. We were like ants marching our way up at sunrise - not for the faint hearted or none too fit! We were a group of 8... More

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Montreal, Canada
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011
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Some people say this camp site sucks, it's overpriced, stay at the Desert Camp outside the park, etc.. we thought it was a great campsite. Every site is large, has a tree for shade, water, power, a big light, a braai, is -very- clean, and has a little rock wall surrounding you to keep the sand out. The pool is... More

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Darwin
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 50 cities Reviews in 50 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2011

The camp is located inside the Namib Naukluft National Park. We had a very good campsite looking towards the Elim dune. The amenities were clean & there is a lovely pool area. The bar had a good atmosphere & the shop was well stocked. Note: the second day was very windy & there was lots of dust everywhere which one... More

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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2011

It's the only chance to reach the dunes prior sunrise. Everyone outside the national park has to wait until sunrise. Be aware that it's approx. an hour to drive towards the dunes. We managed to get a place in the overflow area (T6) which is quite a walk to the toilet shower area. The staff is like all other NWR... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2011
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We found the campsite very good - light and electric point at site very useful and clean ablution blocks, BUT the staff at the shop and restaurant need some help with how to deal with the puplic. The receptionist was excellent - very helpful and told us everything we needed to know, but the shop/restaurant staff were particulaly unhelpful when... More

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Reviews in 75 cities Reviews in 75 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2011 via mobile
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This camp site is located at the gate to the national park although it is still and hour to the main dunes car park so expect some early mornings to see the best of the dunes. The plots on the campsite are shady and nice and those on the outside edges have good views. There is a pool and a... More

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Atlanta
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Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2011
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Seariem was easily the best of the sites we stayed at in our 2 week trip to Namibia. The individual sites themselves were all nicely shaded with walls, benches and firepits. The pool was large and clean, the shop was well stocked an the bar was manned by friendly staff. Anything we couldn't get here (internet access) was available just... More

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American living in Amsterdam
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133 reviews 133 reviews
Reviews in 68 cities Reviews in 68 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2010
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Sesriem Rest Camp sits at the gate to the park, and if you want early morning/sunrise photos or the experience of being there this is your only real option. You could stay other places that require you to rise even earlier than the 5am time we did to be in loine at the gate when it opened at 5:45 so... More

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