ABOUT THE CAMP
Purros Canyon Camp is what the adventurous traveller dreams of. Set in one of Namibias most breathtaking and untouched landscapes where wildlife such as elephant, giraffe, lion, rhino, zebra, baboon, oryx, springbok, kudu, warthog and hyena among many others roam free. This is not a reserve – just the natural setting for these animals. Elephants and giraffe sometimes pass through the campground and you can listen to the wildlife from your tent at night; an unforgettable experience. The area is rich in birdlife; you may spot such species as the yellow hornbill, pied crow, chanting goshawk, greater kestrel, ostrich, tawny eagle, helmeted guinea fowl, sociable weaver, forktailed drongo and lilac breasted roller. Here you can also visit Himba tribes living as they have done for centuries, not in a staged environment.
The campground opened in June 2018. It is basic but beautiful as camping should be. Its location by the canyon offers campsites with breathtaking views; you can watch sunset and moon rise while enjoying a sundowner. Campsites are spaced far apart and on completion there will only be 6 sites in total, ensuring privacy and tranquility. Each site has private ablution facilities crafted into the natural surroundings, open air showers with hot & cold water, a flushing loo with a view, sink and braai (barbecue) area with plenty of shade underneath the camel thorn trees, firewood can also be supplied. Other than that travellers must be self sufficient; there is a shop in the local village selling a few basic requirements (including alcohol). This is a community run venture so all proceeds go straight back into our grateful community.
The local guide and owner of the campsite, Robbin, is an excellent local naturalist, historian and translator who can take you on exciting tours beyond Purros into the wildlife rich canyons and riverbeds and nearby himba settlements
We highly recommend using a guide when exploring the riverbeds and canyons around Purros as it is very easy to get stuck or lost. Your guide will ride beside you in your vehicle giving you the freedom to enjoy the exciting off-road driving opportunities. They will safely navigate you and help spot wildlife while giving you information about the area. As our guides are from the Himba Community they can help to translate and teach you about the history of the Himba people.
Full day driving tour N$400 pp (discounted price available for 4 people or more)
Full day drive to see the breathtaking scenery, Polar bear rock , Skeleton coast viewpoint, Clay castles and amazing Purros Canyon
Himba village tour N$250 pp
The Himba are the only surviving pastoral nomadic culture remaining in Africa. You will learn the traditional ways of the
Himba people and share with them information about your own culture.
Elephant tour N$250 pp
Search for desert adapted elephants in nearby riverbeds or Canyon.
Camping Adult-N$150 child-n$75 pn
We have limited sites available, so we recommend booking in advance.
All campsites have private ablution facilities, sink and braai area.
location & contact
The road from Sesfontein is regularly graded and usually has traffic throughout daylight hours making it safe to travel. However always check conditions before leaving, especially in the wet season (November-April) and use 4×4 vehicles due to patches of deep sand along the road.
From the Skeleton Coast Road: (C34)at Torra Bay take (C39) and pass through Springbokwasser Gate for 93km to junction of (C43), go North 39 km, passing Palmwag Control Point (Palmwag Lodge is an excellent overnight stop with a restaurant and elephant viewing), continue for 101 km to Sesfontein. Then take (D3707) 4×4 only road for 109km to Purros Village. Purros Canyon camp is the 1st signposted campground just before Purros Village on a single track road.
From Opuwo regional airport: take (C43) south for 123km to Sesfontein then follow above directions.
reservations & enquiries
Robbin Uatokuja: campsite manager, local guide service operator, and translator
+264 817001933
Leah: Booking Office
+61 450279595
GPS COORDINATES
S18.78987 E12.96190
