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Camp Sossus
Camp Sossus

Camp Sossus: Information from the owner

General information

Type
Campsite

About this information

All the information on this page is supplied to us directly from the lodge owner and reflects their view, not ours.

For Expert Africa's view, see our own full report on Camp Sossus, which contains our own observations and views.


Last updated by Owner
8 Sep 2023
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Facilities at Camp Sossus

Property facilities
Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Internet Access (Complimentary), Malaria Free, Pool, Restaurant
Room facilities
Lounge Area, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Verandah
Activities on site
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Sleep Outs, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Nearby activities
Bird Watching, General Sightseeing, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Hiking, Horse Riding, Hot-air Ballooning, Scenic Flights, Wine Tasting

Room types at Camp Sossus

Under Canvas Tent

Our Under Canvas camps use large eight tailor made tents (4m x 4m and 3.5 m high) with built in groundsheets and mosquito screens on all doors and windows. Each spacious tent is equipped with two extra-length 3/4 beds, solar lighting, and storage for clothing and other belongings that need to be accessible. Each also has a bathroom which has its own flush toilet, bucket shower and washbasin. A bathroom table, mirror, towels and toiletries as well as solar lighting are also provided in the bathroom, and a shaded daybed and chairs on the patio allow guests to relax and enjoy the surrounding view.

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