Grootberg Area | Namibia
Hoada Campsite & Tented Camp: Camping Among the Boulders Near Kamanjab
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Hoada Campsite & Tented Camp sits roughly 75 km west of Kamanjab in Damaraland, tucked among large grey granite boulders and mopane trees. It’s the sister campsite of Grootberg Lodge, offering a more rustic, self-catering way to experience the same area.
What Makes Hoada Campsite & Tented Camp Different
Hoada’s splash pool, built directly into the boulders with wooden decks around it, is a distinctive feature for a self-catering campsite, giving guests somewhere to cool off between activities without leaving the property. Its spacious sites and permanent tented units suit both self-drivers with their own gear and travellers wanting a lighter-packing option. The campsite is entirely owned by the community of the ≠Khoadi //Hôas Conservancy and supported by the EU.
Accommodation at Hoada Campsite & Tented Camp
Hoada’s spacious campsites each sleep up to eight guests, with room for ground tents or rooftop tents. Group camping is available for up to 14 guests, with separate bathrooms. For a little more comfort, permanent tented units sleep two, with beds and bedding, bedside tables and private ablutions. Each campsite has its own kitchen area, BBQ facilities, a flush toilet and an open-air shower. The BBQ fire also heats the shower water, so a lit braai means a hot shower. Firewood, braai packs, cutlery and crockery can be bought or rented at reception. Staff can help with camp setup.
Please note that there is no shop or restaurant at Hoada. There is no Wi-Fi, and cell reception is very limited.
Location & Getting There
Hoada Campsite is best reached by self-drive with a rented 4×4, suited to travellers exploring Damaraland and continuing on into Kaokoland or heading towards Etosha from northern Damaraland.
- Swakopmund: 477km (5h50min).
- Etosha – Galton Gate: 135km (about 1h50min drive).
- Palmwag: 46.6km (about 50m drive).
- Khorixas: 177km (2h30min).
- Grootberg Lodge: 27.5km (about 20min drive).
Activities & Experiences
Activities are shared with Grootberg Lodge.
- Guided rhino tracking in the ≠Khoadi //Hôas Conservancy. Guests can also choose rhino tracking with a 2-night excursion in tented camps (arranged on arrival, subject to availability).
- Guided desert elephant tracking (arranged on arrival, subject to availability).
- Guided tour visiting the surrounding conservancy farms.
Nearby Attractions
Hoada Campsite & Tented Camp is the self-catering counterpart to Grootberg Lodge, a short distance away. See our Damaraland accommodation guide for other places to stay in the area.
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Facilities & Amenities
Bedroom
8 private campsites
1 group campsite
4 tented units with beds & bedding, bedside tables & private ablutions.
Each campsite has its own kitchen area & running water.
Each campsite has its own shower with hot water & flush toilet.
BBQ Facilities
Bathroom
Flush Toilet
Open-Air Shower with Warm Water
Reception Services
Wood, braai packs, cutlery and crockery available for purchase/rent.
Activity bookings for Grootberg Lodge (arranged on arrival, subject to availability).
Food Drink
Bar
Outdoors
Pool nestled between rocks
Wooden Decks
Activities
Hiking Trails
Desert elephant tracking
Rhino tracking
Sundowner nature drive
Guided Damara culture tour
2-night rhino tracking excursion option (staying in tented camps)
Guided tour of surrounding conservancy farms
Media Technology
No Wi-Fi.
Limited cellphone coverage.
Cleaning Services
No Laundry Facilities
Languages Spoken
EnglishAfrikaans
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of accommodation does Hoada Campsite offer?
Spacious campsites and permanent tented units, each with a kitchen area, BBQ facilities and an open-air shower with warm water.
Is Hoada Campsite linked to Grootberg Lodge?
Yes — Hoada is Grootberg Lodge’s own campsite, offering a more rustic, self-catering stay in the same area.
What activities are available at Hoada Campsite?
Hiking trails, 4×4 tracks, wildlife viewing on the Grootberg Plateau, and a guided Damara Culture tour.
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Hoada Campsite?
A rented 4×4 is recommended, particularly for travellers continuing on into Kaokoland after their stay.
Reviews
Tim Hoyland
2 months ago
Great campsite and activities, Dion aka ‘the lion’ is a top guide.
Natacha
2 months ago
Great place with a very nice vibe in the middle of big rocks
Caz Lockwood
2 months ago
wonderful three nights spent here. Staff were really friendly and helpful, sites are set in boulders, view from bar is really pretty, local group of women came to sing one evening, great value for the safari tents and camp sites, lovely 3km hike around the site
Alex Jarosch
2 months ago
We stayed for one night at campsite #1. Great outdoor shower and wonderful camping spot. When we arrived we were greeted by really friendly staff who introduced us to the site. The fire for the hot water was already burning 👍🏽 Just wonderful and a great location😎😊
Cyril Debuysschere
3 months ago
Megan Ries
4 months ago
Our stay was welcoming and relaxing. We enjoyed our time by the pool and around the fire under the night sky. We stayed in the tents and found the beds to be pretty stiff and only one blanket was provided. It got pretty cold in the evenings. We loved the bathroom space but was a little turned off by the large amounts of mice poop. Didn’t bother us to much knowing this was more on the “rustic” side. We enjoyed the garlic bread they had to offer and we had a group of women from a nearby village sing to us around our fire. Overall we did enjoy our stay!
Maria Balkou
4 months ago
Living in a real-life "Flintstone Land," this was our favorite campsite in Namibia. It offers perfect privacy without feeling isolated, featuring private showers and toilets beautifully built right into the rocks.
The hot water system runs on a traditional wood-fired "donkey boiler," and a lovely staff member came early in the morning to light it up so we’d have hot water the moment we woke up. Speaking of the staff, they were incredibly helpful, giving us unique, insider tips for our visit to Etosha.
The bar and pool area, nestled into the boulders, are stunning—especially at sunset. We absolutely loved the team and the whole vibe of this place!
David Marquis
5 months ago
Lovely campsite, strongly recommend. Gorgeous area and scenery, each camping stand is private and has flush toilets, hot showers, running water and a sink, as well as shade. Staff is very friendly and helpful, and the elevated bar offers a lovely view over the sunset for sundowners. The pool is more for a dip than a swim, as it’s quite small - but in summer must be nice. Overall 10/10 place.
Erik Welge
7 months ago
Leading a large family convoy of 6 vehicles and 17 PAX it was important to find a campsite that could manage and cater for the entire group. Hoada managed with ease and we all had a very enjoyable and sociable stay. The pool up in the rocks, the bar and sunset viewing point were well utilised and appreciated and made the stay even more memorable. The only very minor issue I could point to was the low water pressure in the showers. This however did not effect or impact our stay and we had a most enjoyable stay. Would love to do it again.
Konec Hry
8 months ago
Great campsite mainly because of the setting. The whole site is nestled in a picturesque boulderfield with a great view from the pool, which is also set in natural stones.
The campground is quite big so it still feels private.
As a climber I couldn't resist climbing some of the boulders. While there isn't anything developed there is quite some potential for moderate lines if someone motivated would spend some time with a few crashpads and a hammer (lots of loose flakes) here.
