Best camps and lodges for walking holidays in Namibia

The walking in Namibia is fantastic - everything's possible, from gentle wanders to challenging hikes, and a walk through the Namib's red desert dunes exposes one of the country's most stunning landscapes! Many camps are surrounded by superb walking trails, to explore on your own or with an expert guide; some take a few hours, others last for days.

Most walking in Namibia is really about the country's scenery and natural beauty; if you specifically want to walk with big game in Namibia, then take a look at our tips for walking safaris in Namibia.

Below we've gathered our favourite camps for walking in Namibia. Read more by clicking on the names, and if you like what you see, add it to your list of favourites…

15 of our favourite camps for walking holidays in Namibia

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Barchan Dune Retreat
|93% (14 reviews)

Many of the Namib-Naukluft's excellent walking trails are within a fairly short drive of Barchan Dune Retreat. Alternatively, the Retreat is surrounded by the Rantberge Mountains; a stunning range in the semi-desert region adjacent to the Namib. The lodge has made a ... More about Barchan Dune Retreat
Bullsport Guest Farm
|90% (71 reviews)

Bullsport Guest Farm is set in the Naukluft Mountains, and eight different hiking trails give you the opportunity to explore the farm and the surrounding area on foot. The trails are well marked, leading through stunning scenery, so you'll get the most out of your hiking excursion... More about Bullsport Guest Farm
Canon Roadhouse
|91% (13 reviews)

Canon Roadhouse offers a short hiking trail with views over the mountains. You can also drive out to the Fish River Canyon and do short walks around the area, or even (between May and September only) arrange longer guided hikes lasting 4–5 days inside the Fish River ... More about Canyon Roadhouse
Canyon Lodge
|88% (55 reviews)

Canyon Lodge offers wonderful hiking opportunities, with views across the plateau towards Fish River Canyon. There's a 'sunrise walk' throughout the year, where guests are driven out for tea and coffee while enjoying the sunrise, then walk back to the lodge ... More about Canyon Lodge
Corona Guest Farm
|100% (2 reviews)

Corona Guest Farm is a traditional guest farm in central Namibia with access to some wonderful, rugged walking. They have five marked walking trails ranging from 2-12.5km long, and very keen and experienced hikers should enquire about their mountain hut. In the future there ... More about Corona Guest Farm
Desert Horse Inn
|88% (20 reviews)

Keen walkers can hike from one of two possible bases on Klein Aus Vista. From the Desert Horse Inn, guests can embark on a short 1-hour sunset walk or a longer 3-hour walking trail. Note that April to mid October is the ideal time for the hiking trails here, as the other ... More about Desert Horse Inn
Eagle's Nest
|95% (36 reviews)

From the Eagles Nest guests have the option of two walking trails, the 12km Eagle trail which is approximately 5 hour long and the 4km Mountain Trail which is approximately a 2 ½ hours long. More about Eagle's Nest
Erongo Wilderness Lodge
|95% (188 reviews)

The exposed granite around Erongo forms large, rounded hills which are well-suited to hiking and gentle scrambling – so it's a great place to stretch your legs after time in a vehicle. The lodge offers a choice of walks, either accompanied by knowledgeable guides, ... More about Erongo Wilderness
Etendeka Mountain Camp
|95% (49 reviews)

If you're fit and active, then Etendeka is a great place to do some walking – its activities are usually split fairly equally between driving and walking. A normal day at the camp might include a 2–4 hour walk, an afternoon game drive and possibly a short ... More about Etendeka Camp
Fish River Lodge
|93% (12 reviews)

A 74km guided canyon hike is available during the winter months (April– October), accompanied by an experienced guide and a private chef. The first night is spent at Fish River Lodge, followed by three nights camping in the canyon and four days hiking. The last night ... More about Fish River Lodge
Okonjima Bush Camp
|97% (110 reviews)

There are guided and self-guided walks around Okonjima, and if you chose the latter then you’ll be able to take a radio in case of emergency – so it’s a great spot to explore a bit of the African bush on foot. More about Okonjima Bush Camp
Okonjima Main Camp
|95% (132 reviews)

There are a number of walking trails around Okonjima – you can take a guide with you, or simply a radio in case of emergency – so it's a good spot to explore a bit of the African bush on foot. More about Okonjima Main Camp
Palmwag Lodge
|82% (19 reviews)

Palmwag Lodge offers guided walks and marked walking trails (with map) for self-guided walks. With advance booking, we can also arrange for you to camp out at a small, private fly-camp – guided by an expert guide. Then you can spend as much time as you like exploring ... More about Palmwag Lodge
Tok Tokkie Trails
|99% (14 reviews)

Walk along gentle trails in the NamibRand Nature Reserve, taking in the flora and fauna of the desert landscape along the way. More about Tok Tokkie Trails
Vogelstrausskluft Lodge
|77% (6 reviews)

Vogelstrausskluft Lodge makes the most of its proximity to the Fish River Canyon and offers guided walks covering the various fascinating terrains found here. These can take the form of short strolls near the lodge, longer walks lasting a few hours, or hikes through the ... More about Vogelstrausskluft Lodge