Solitaire Desert Camp

Solitaire Desert Camp is the campsite at Solitaire, the settlement at the C14 and C19 junction that almost every self-drive route to Sossusvlei passes through. It sits between the Solitaire Roadhouse and the village airstrip. For campers it is a practical stop. You get a proper shower, a power point, a bakery and a tank of fuel all in one place.

What to expect

The sites are large and shaded, and each has water and an electric outlet. The ablution block has hot showers. The owners keep outdoor lighting low and shielded so it points at the ground, which means the night sky here is properly dark. If you travel with a telescope or just want to lie out under the stars, that counts for a lot.

Practical details

• Book through the Solitaire general dealer on +264 63 293 619, or online through the Solitaire Namibia website. Walk-ins are welcome.
• Reservations for the wider Solitaire business: +264 81 560 1400, reservations@solitairenamibia.com.
• The Tsondab General Dealer in the village sells supplies, snacks and cold drinks, has a bottle store and an ATM, and sells phone airtime.
• Petrol, diesel and tyre repairs, Cafe van der Lee and McGregor’s Desert Bakery are all in the village.

Good to know

The owners say Solitaire is the only petrol stop between Sossusvlei and Swakopmund, so fill up before you leave. The owners also run a sundowner drive in an old Land Cruiser and a small number of guided visits to their cheetah sanctuary, home to cats born in illegal breeding operations that are now too used to people to be released. Ask when you book whether there is space. If you are flying yourself in, the airstrip is close enough to walk to the camp.

Last updated 7 October 2026. Sources: Solitaire Namibia, Wikipedia.