accommodation

Elegant Desert Camp

Sossusvlei, Namibia

Make Elegant Desert Camp part of your Portfolio Journeys itinerary

Let us arrange your complete tailor-made itinerary, including Elegant Desert Camp, other handpicked accommodation and all travel between destinations.

Best Price Guarantee — you get exceptional rates through our trusted supplier relationships.

About Elegant Desert Camp

The Elegant Desert Camp is a secluded tented camp set in the heart of the Namib Desert, about 45 km from Sesriem. Surrounded by vast desert plains and mountain backdrops, it offers an intimate and immersive desert experience.

The camp features ten spacious canvas tents, each privately positioned for maximum seclusion and comfort. All tents are en-suite and include indoor and outdoor showers, a private viewing deck, and the option to sleep under the stars.

The central area blends into the rocky landscape and offers a swimming pool, sun deck, and bar with sweeping desert views. At sunset, guests can relax while the landscape glows in warm desert colours.

Dining is served in an open-air boma under the stars, featuring simple, flavourful Namibian-inspired cuisine in a relaxed, communal setting.

The camp is fully off-grid and eco-friendly, powered by solar energy and designed with sustainability in mind. Activities include guided Sossusvlei excursions, scenic desert drives, walking trails, and stargazing experiences, allowing guests to fully experience the beauty and silence of the Namib Desert.

Perfect For
Adventure Hiking Nature Relaxation Star Gazing
Bar
Barbeque Facilities
Malaria Free
Pool
Secure Parking
Credit Card Facilities
Off Site
Helicopter Scenic Flights
Hiking
Scenic Flights
Walks (Self Guided)

Accommodation Options

The Elegant Desert Camp

The Elegant Desert Camp offers ten spacious canvas tents, each designed to combine comfort with an authentic desert experience in complete privacy.

Each tent features comfortable twin or double beds, quality linen, an en-suite bathroom with shower facilities, and a private wooden deck overlooking the vast Namib Desert.

The highlight of the experience is the unique roll-out bed concept, allowing guests to move their beds onto the private deck and sleep directly under the stars. With minimal light pollution and endless desert skies, this unforgettable experience offers a true connection to the silence and beauty of the Namib Desert night.

This combination of comfort indoors and open-air sleeping under the stars creates one of the most memorable stays in the region.

Eco Camp Tented Room

Custom build 85sqm Canvas Tents envelope guests in pure indulgence, complete with an outdoor shower and a sundowner deck with the most exquisite scenery. Sleep outside on the deck to enjoy the dramatic skylight.

Eco Camp Tented Room

Custom build 85sqm Canvas Tents envelope guests in pure indulgence, complete with an outdoor shower and a sundowner deck with the most exquisite scenery. Sleep outside on the deck to enjoy the dramatic skylight.

Eco Camp Tented Room

Custom build 85sqm Canvas Tents envelope guests in pure indulgence, complete with an outdoor shower and a sundowner deck with the most exquisite scenery. Sleep outside on the deck to enjoy the dramatic skylight.

Eco Camp Tented Room

Custom build 85sqm Canvas Tents envelope guests in pure indulgence, complete with an outdoor shower and a sundowner deck with the most exquisite scenery. Sleep outside on the deck to enjoy the dramatic skylight.

Eco Camp Tented Room

Custom build 85sqm Canvas Tents envelope guests in pure indulgence, complete with an outdoor shower and a sundowner deck with the most exquisite scenery. Sleep outside on the deck to enjoy the dramatic skylight.

Eco Camp Tented Room

Custom build 85sqm Canvas Tents envelope guests in pure indulgence, complete with an outdoor shower and a sundowner deck with the most exquisite scenery. Sleep outside on the deck to enjoy the dramatic skylight.

Eco Camp Tented Room

Custom build 85sqm Canvas Tents envelope guests in pure indulgence, complete with an outdoor shower and a sundowner deck with the most exquisite scenery. Sleep outside on the deck to enjoy the dramatic skylight.

Standard Room Amenities
Balcony / Deck
Electrical Outlets
Mini Bar
Outside Shower
Shower
Tea / Coffee
Portfolio Journeys Logo, used to part of the Portfolio Places Division
At a Glance
  • Rooms: 10
  • Check In: 14:00
  • Check Out: 10:00
  • Languages: Afrikaans, English
Suggested Itineraries

A starting point for your tailor-made journey, including Elegant Desert Camp.

Experience Elegant Desert Camp

We specialize in crafting bespoke itineraries. Want to include Elegant Desert Camp in your dream African holiday?


Suggested Itineraries

Explore these sample journeys for inspiration. Ask us to create a tailor-made itinerary including Elegant Desert Camp.

Activities in Sossusvlei