Camp Isa: Glamping Accommodation in Damaraland

Camp Isa is a glamping-style camp in the heart of Damaraland, pairing comfortable, fully equipped tents with a self-catering setup. It’s ideal for travellers who want easy access to a tour of Twyfelfontein’s rock engravings without giving up creature comforts. It’s a flexible, tranquil base for both self-drive road trips and guided excursions into Damaraland’s rugged desert scenery.

What Makes Camp Isa Different

Camp Isa’s four glamping tents strike a deliberate balance between wilderness immersion and comfort — proper beds, a fridge and charging points. They’re set among Damaraland’s mountains, sandstone cliffs and desert plains. Guests can self-cater at their own pace or make use of the communal dining area for breakfast, light meals or evening drinks. Camp Isa guests can also book nature drives directly through neighbouring Mowani Campsite. This gives self-caterers easy access to a guided wildlife excursion without needing to arrange transport elsewhere.

The Tents at Camp Isa

Each of the four glamping tents has two beds with bedding and towels provided. Other amenities include a ceiling fan, electrical plugs for charging devices, a small basin, a luggage rack and a fridge. Two ablution blocks serve the camp, each with a shower and toilet. There’s a swimming pool and verandah on site, plus free WiFi and a small shop stocking basics — meat, wood, ice, drinks and snacks. There are no laundry facilities.

Location & Getting There

Camp Isa sits in north-western Damaraland, close to Twyfelfontein and within driving distance of the Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain, near the Huab River. The camp is reached via well-maintained gravel roads, making it a practical, accessible base for self-drive safaris.

• Swakopmund: 325 km (about 4 hours drive).
• Etosha National Park – Andersson Gate: 321 km (about 4 hours).
• Etosha National Park – Galton Gate: 270 km (about 3h 30m).
• Khorixas: 94.2 km (about 1h 30m).

Nearby Attractions

• Camp Isa is well placed for day trips to the Twyfelfontein rock engravings, Namibia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the Organ Pipes, Burnt Mountain.
• For a cultural experience take a Damara Living Museum tour.
• For a fuller picture of what the wider region has to offer, see our complete accommodation guide to Damaraland.

Activities & Experiences

• On-site and nearby activities include guided nature walks around camp.
• Day trips to Twyfelfontein, the Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain.
• Stargazing under Damaraland’s dark skies, and photography excursions across the surrounding landscape.
• Guided nature drives — booked through neighbouring Mowani Campsite — offer a chance to spot desert-adapted elephants, giraffe and other wildlife along the Huab River.