The Campsite
Hoada Campsite
Hoada Campsite is a community-owned campsite in the ≠Khoadi-//Hôas Conservancy, on the C40 about 75 km west of Kamanjab and a short drive from Grootberg Lodge. The sites are spread out among mopane trees and huge granite boulders, which give each one shelter and privacy.
Every site has its own outdoor shower, flush toilet and kitchen area with running water. The braai is built into the hot-water system, so the fire you cook on also warms the water for your shower. If you would rather not pitch a tent, there are four permanent tents with real beds.
Up on the rocks by reception there is a small splash pool and a bar with a long view over the bush, a fine place for a sundowner. There is no electricity at the sites and no Wi-Fi, but the stars make up for it.
Rooms
The Rooms
Six private sites, each sheltered by boulders and big enough for up to four tents or two vehicles with rooftop tents. Each has its own shower, flush toilet, washbasin and kitchen area, a braai that heats the shower water, and shade.
Four ready-pitched canvas tents under shade roofs, with proper beds and bedding, bedside tables and a bench. Each has its own bathroom behind the tent, so you get the campsite setting without bringing a tent.
Two larger sites for groups of up to 14 campers, with separate men's and women's ablutions built from local stone.
From the campsite
Things to do
Damara culture walk
A local guide walks you to nearby farms to meet Damara families and learn how they live, cook and farm alongside wildlife in this dry country.
Rhino and elephant tracking
Guided outings into the conservancy to track desert-adapted black rhino and elephant on foot and by vehicle. Book at check-in or ahead with us.
Sundowners at the rock bar
Walk up to the bar and splash pool on the boulders by reception for a drink as the sun sets.
Birding and stargazing
The mopane bush is good for birds, and with no lights around the night sky is spectacular.
Activities are run with Grootberg Lodge nearby. Ask us to book them with your stay. Keep food packed away, as baboons visit the sites.
Good to know
Information
When to go
June to October is the dry season and the best time for desert-adapted elephants and rhino around the waterholes. Most rain falls from January to April. Tap or hover over a month for more.
On our itineraries
Safaris with a night at Hoada
Itineraries we have planned that stop at Hoada Campsite. Each one is a starting point we adapt to your dates, budget and pace.
14-Day Camping Namibia Safari
Windhoek · Okonjima · Onguma Reserve · Etosha South · Palmwag · Twyfelfontein · Spitzkoppe · Swakopmund · Sossusvlei · Gamsberg · Eros Mountains
See the itinerary →16-Day Exclusive Northern Namibia Safari
Hosea Kutako Intl · Windhoek · Okonjima Nature Reserve · Ongava & Etosha · Palmwag · Hoanib River Valley · Skeleton Coast · Twyfelfontein · Brandberg · Swakopmund · Solitaire & Sossusvlei · Central Namibia
See the itinerary →27-Day Namibia in Full Safari
Windhoek · Eros Mountains · Kalahari · Fish River Canyon · NamibRand · Sesriem · Swakopmund · Spitzkoppe · Twyfelfontein · Kaokoveld · Purros · Khowarib · Grootberg · Palmwag · Etosha South · Onguma Reserve · Waterberg Plateau
See the itinerary →17-Day Classic Namibia Discovery Safari
Hosea Kutako Intl · Eros Mountains · Otjiwa Reserve · Onguma Reserve · Etosha South · Palmwag · Grootberg · Twyfelfontein · Spitzkoppe · Swakopmund · Sossusvlei · NamibRand Reserve · Gamsberg · Central Namibia
See the itinerary →15-Day Family Namibia Adventure Safari
Windhoek · Okonjima · Onguma Reserve · Etosha South · Palmwag · Khowarib · Twyfelfontein · Spitzkoppe · Swakopmund · Sesriem · Naukluft Mountains · Kalahari
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Damaraland & the Kaokoveld
Explore the Area
Hoada Campsite lies in the ≠Khoadi-//Hôas Conservancy, east of the Grootberg Pass in northern Damaraland. Desert-adapted elephant and black rhino roam this country, and Twyfelfontein and Etosha are both a few hours' drive away.
Where you'll stay
Find the Campsite
Hoada Campsite · on the C40, about 75 km west of Kamanjab and east of the Grootberg Pass.
Before you go
Questions answered
Does each site have its own bathroom?
Yes. Every private site has its own outdoor shower, flush toilet and washbasin. The group sites have separate men's and women's ablutions.
Is there electricity?
No, there is no power at the sites. You can charge phones and cameras at reception.
Can we stay without our own tent?
Yes. Four permanent tents with beds, bedding and a private bathroom are available. Ask us to book one.
Is there a pool?
Yes, a small splash pool among the rocks next to the bar at reception.
Are meals served?
No, Hoada is self-catering. The bar sells drinks and meat for the braai, so stock up on everything else before you arrive.
What activities can we do?
A Damara culture walk from camp, plus rhino and elephant tracking run with Grootberg Lodge. Book these ahead or at check-in.
Damaraland
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