Place to stay · Sesriem
Sossus Oasis Camp Site
Campsite and fuel station opposite the Sesriem gate, with 18 private sites that each have their own toilet, shower and braai, plus five large group sites for overland trucks.
Sossus Oasis is two things on one plot across the road from the Sesriem gate of the Namib-Naukluft Park: a fuel station with a shop, and a campsite next to it. It opened in 2010 with a bathroom for every pitch. If you are camping and want to be at the gate early without paying lodge prices, this is the obvious choice outside the park.
What to expect
The 18 private sites are set in a half circle around a pool. Each one has shade, its own toilet and solar-heated shower, a wash-up basin with a prep area, electricity points, a braai and a roof terrace you can climb up to for sunset or to sleep under the stars.
There are also five group sites, each taking 10 to 30 people and big enough for overland trucks. These share separate ladies’ and gents’ ablutions and a pool, and are shaded by camel thorn trees.
The shop sells groceries, frozen meat, firewood, ice, toiletries, pies and freshly brewed coffee, and bread and salads come in from Sossusvlei Lodge every morning. The station sells 50 ppm diesel and unleaded 95, and the tyre workshop can fix punctures picked up on the gravel.
Practical details
- Getting there: on the D826 about 13 km from the C19 junction, opposite the park entrance.
- Reception +264 63 293 632. Bookings through Taleni Africa on +27 21 930 4564. Group sites are booked by email.
- Most credit cards are accepted at the fuel station.
Good to know
The nearest restaurant is at Sossusvlei Lodge, within walking distance, and that is also where you book guided dune trips and scenic flights. You still wait for the gate to open at sunrise like everyone staying outside the park.
Last updated 7 October 2026. Sources: Sossus Oasis, Sossus Oasis, Sossus Oasis, Sossus Oasis, Sossus Oasis, Wikivoyage.
