Soft Adventure Camp

Soft Adventure Camp is situated in the Namib-Naukluft Mountains, nestled between two granite hills above the Namib Naukluft Lodge. This accommodation offers a base for exploring the surrounding private nature reserve. The camp features a large, well-designed sitting and dining area positioned on a hill overlooking the rooms, blending into the granite boulders. Guests can enjoy recreation amenities, including an outdoor pool built among the rocks next to the dining area, which provides views. A terrace also offers a spot to take in the scenery. The camp is suitable for individual travellers, groups, and those wanting a bed for a night or two. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The camp facilitates access to a variety of activities within the nature reserve. Guided Sossusvlei Excursions are available, including breakfast packs for a picnic after climbing Big Mama dune. A Nature Drive of several hours explores the reserve from a game-viewing vehicle, covering the Tsondab catchment area and Springbokvlakte, with lunch served in the Moringa Forest and sundowner drinks on Marble Mountain. A shorter sundowner drive to Marble Mountain is also an option. For those preferring to explore on foot, a guided Zebra Trail follows an old mountain-zebra track into the hills. A gentler and shorter alternative is a stroll from the lodge to a small waterhole, where springbok and sandgrouse can be observed. The first hole of a sand golf course is also located here.

African Extravaganza offers tailor-made tours that include accommodation at Soft Adventure Camp, along with a shuttle service from Windhoek or Swakopmund/Walvis Bay. These tours include options such as a three-day Sossusvlei Shuttle, a four-day Desert Dream Tour, and a five-day Desert and Coast Tour, which incorporates an overnight stay at a pension in Swakopmund. These services allow guests to experience the Sossusvlei area without needing to hire a vehicle.

The camp offers 15 guestrooms, which are solid brick structures designed to hug the granite boulders and blend with the golden-red rock landscape. Each room features a private patio, providing an outdoor space. The interiors are created in a 'tented-camp' style, incorporating canvas tent windows. En-suite bathrooms are equipped with showers and trimmed with netting to allow air circulation and views of the landscape. Each room includes a desk, two camping chairs, a ceiling fan, and air conditioning. The rooms are situated to embrace the natural surroundings, offering an outlook that incorporates the granite boulders and open plains.

Soft Adventure Camp features an on-site restaurant where guests can enjoy meals. Full breakfasts are available daily for a fee. The main dining area is open-sided, with optional canvas flaps provided for cooler weather. This area is positioned on a hill, providing a setting for dining and enjoying sunsets and scenery. There is a central cooking area where the chef prepares dinners, alongside a corner bar counter and solid wooden tables and chairs.

Soft Adventure Camp is situated in Solitaire, within the Namib-Naukluft Mountains of Namibia. Specifically, it is located at Nam Nau Habitat, set between two granite hills. The camp is part of a private nature reserve owned by Friedolf and Barbara Sturm, an establishment founded twenty years ago. The setting offers views overlooking open plains and includes a celestial roof of stars at night. The sound of Namaqua sandgrouse on their way to waterholes can be heard in the mornings. The property is 17 km from Solitaire and 58 km from Sesriem. The camp’s location provides a base for exploring the Sossusvlei area and its renowned dunes.

Soft Adventure Camp suits individual travellers, groups, and those looking for accommodation for a short stay. It is designed for guests who appreciate a middle-market establishment with facilities close at hand and the option to join pre-booked activities. The camp appeals to those who wish to explore the Namib-Naukluft region, including Sossusvlei and the surrounding private nature reserve, through guided excursions, nature drives, or hiking trails. Guests seeking shuttle services from Windhoek or Swakopmund/Walvis Bay, or those who prefer to avoid hiring a vehicle, will find the tailored tours convenient. The setting, nestled between granite hills with views and an outdoor pool, caters to visitors who value natural surroundings and opportunities for recreation. The simple yet appealing room style with private patios and daily housekeeping ensures a comfortable base for adventurers.