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The Elegant Desert Camp

3.0 star property
Lodge in Sesriem with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Spa
Standard Double or Twin Room | Balcony view
Exterior
Standard Double or Twin Room | Living area
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$392
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May

Explore the area

Map
D854, Sesriem, Hardap
  • Mt. Naukluftberge
    ā€Ŗ87 min driveā€¬
  • Sesriem Canyon
    ā€Ŗ99 min driveā€¬
  • Elim Dune
    ā€Ŗ108 min driveā€¬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 85 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Sesriem

At The Elegant Desert Camp you'll be in the vicinity of Sesriem Canyon and Mt. Naukluftberge. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .For a drink, you can stop by the lodge's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find a free manager's reception, a terrace and a garden. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In the vicinity of this 3-property class Sesriem lodge you'll find Elim Dune.
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What's nearby

  • Mt. Naukluftberge - 87 min drive - 43.8 km
  • Sesriem Canyon - 99 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Olive Trail - 104 min drive - 51.9 km
  • Elim Dune - 108 min drive - 47.9 km

About this property

The Elegant Desert Camp

Lodge in Sesriem with free breakfast and outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at The Elegant Desert Camp. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Sesriem lodge.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Elegant Desert Camp offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Elegant Desert Camp

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Elegant Eco Camp
The Elegant Desert Camp Lodge
The Elegant Desert Camp Sesriem
The Elegant Desert Camp Lodge Sesriem

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Elegant Desert Camp?

The Elegant Desert Camp offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Elegant Desert Camp?

As of 4 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Elegant Desert Camp on 9 May 2025 start from NZ$391.60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Elegant Desert Camp?

Yep, The Elegant Desert Camp has a free self car park.

Does The Elegant Desert Camp have a pool?

The Elegant Desert Camp has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does The Elegant Desert Camp serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary full breakfast is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Elegant Desert Camp?

No, The Elegant Desert Camp does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Elegant Desert Camp?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Elegant Desert Camp?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Elegant Desert Camp?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Elegant Desert Camp Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TAKETO, Jacksonville

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place has an excellent service. Amazing hotel. The view from the hotel is awesome. I also signed up for sunset and a day trip. Both trips were awesome. I highly recommend these trips.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Yoav, BROOKLYN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Elegant Desert Camp has beautiful grounds, including an amazingly isolated feeling desert camp. However, in the summer months, the heat in these luxurious tents is almost unbearable (it easily exceeds 40C/104F during the day) and there are no fans, let alone air conditioners. While temperatures do drop overnight, they remain above 27C/80F for most of it. Fans would help. There is another somewhat awkward design feature of the luxury tents, which is that there is no wall or privacy screen for the toilet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaetan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place. This was a perfect experience of desert. Peace, nature, quiet, animals, stars and nice pool. The staff was very accommodating and nice with us. I would go back there for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

COLIN EDWARD

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This camp is aming, the views will take your breath away as will the friendly staff and great service. Truly a peaceful place with the most incredible swimming pool view i have ever seen
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Erich

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Jan-Joost

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never again! Get more value for your money at any other lodge in the area. Here is why; Poor maintaining in general. Tents were not nice at all, Iā€™ll get back to that later. Main area is on top of a hill, so you need to make a steep climb to get to the pool and bar. The pool and bar area has a lot of potential but it was not cosy at all. There were 3 tables to sit at, but in total only 2 chairs. We were with 4 people so we needed to take turns on sittingā€¦ Back to the tents; The tents are not maintained at all. For example; Closet was falling apart. It was still standing because of the pole it was leaning against. Window was totally cracked, one water tap wasnā€™t working, poison placed in the room for some reason, power plugs falling of the wall, in general a lot of stuff was broken. The deck in front of the tent has a nice view but during the day there is no shade. So you canā€™t really sit outside but also definitely not inside because the tent doesnā€™t have a fridge or airco, thats because they call themselves an Eco lodge but you have to do a 20 min drive 3 times a day to the main area to have breakfast, lunch and dinnerā€¦ not really Ecoā€¦ They tried to charge me 2 times while it was payed before arrival. Staff at the reception became VERY unfriendly. There is one person (staff) present at the lodge. You will find him at the bar but not when leaving the lodge or anything. Positive things; staff in restaurant was friendly and the food and drinks were good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAEHYUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valentine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nous nous sentions seuls au monde dans notre tente face Ć  une vue exceptionnelle animĆ©e par des groupes dā€™animaux qui viennent se rafraĆ®chir au point dā€™eau. Les tentes sont spacieuses et confortables, et la terrasse est sublime pour apprĆ©cier le coucher de soleil. La piscine est elle aussi trĆØs jolie, lā€™eau est propre et entretenue (assez rare en Namibie). Nous avons particuliĆØrement apprĆ©ciĆ© la gentillesse du personnel qui sā€™occupait des tentes (contrairement au personnel Ć  lā€™accueil du Lodge, plus antipathique). Le repas du soir Ć©tait aussi merveilleux, tout est trĆØs bon et le personnel est adorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joachim

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles wunderbar
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ɯberragend, individuell, speziell und einzigartig. Nachts hƶrt man die Tiere vorbei tragen und der Himmel ist voller Sterne. Die Aussicht ist einzigartig, die Ruhe phƤnomenal. Unbedingt hingehen. Hendrick, dortiger Head of Service am Camp (sehr glamourƶs Camping) ist sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thibault, OULLINS

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10 Chalets/Tentes privilƩgiƩs au milieu de la nature. Posez le lit sur la terrasse et laissez vous envouter.... La piscine de roche qui surplombe l'horizon est fantastique. Le brai Ơ l'hotel Ʃtait dƩlicieux
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unglaublicher Service, wĆ¼rde ich jederzeit wieder empfehlen. Nur der Camp ist an eine andere Stelle als in der Karte dargestellt, beide Camps sind an der Lodge und nicht in sesriem direkt
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020