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Koelkrans ( Canyon Nature Park) – A Scenic Getaway in Southern Region - Namibia, Namibia

Camping at Koelkrans ( Canyon Nature Park) provides scenic views, spacious areas, and nature activities in Southern Region - Namibia.

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Koelkrans ( Canyon Nature Park)

Namibia - Southern Region - Namibia

About Koelkrans ( Canyon Nature Park) Camping

Koelkrans ( Canyon Nature Park) is a campsite and guesthouse near Keetmanshoop, in Southern Region, Namibia. Activities on offer include 4x4 trails, fishing, and birdwatching. Nearby attractions include Holoog railway bridge, Vogelstrausskluft Pan.

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Accommodation

  • Camping Allowed: Tents only
  • Ground Cover: Ground
  • Lights: 12 Volt
  • People per Site: 2
  • Self Catering: Yes
  • Shade: Most of the sites have shade
  • Sites Available: 6
  • Tents Allowed: Yes
  • BnB: Yes

Facilities

  • Cellphone reception: No
  • Credit Cards welcome: Yes
  • Washing up: Yes

Directions and Road Condition

  • Access Road: Gravel & 4x4 road
  • Closest Town: Keetmanshoop
  • Directions to campsite: To reach Koelkrans Campsite at the Fish River Guest Farm: Coming from Keetmanshoop : Leave Keetmanshoop and drive for 32km on the B4 towards Luderitz, until you see the signboard, which reads "Naute Dam". Turn left here on the D545. Continue for 33km until the T-junction with the C12. Turn left on the C12 and continue for 32km, until you see a sign board to the right, which reads "FISH RIVER GUEST FARM". Turn right after about 500m, over the railway track and continue for 22km until you reach the Farmhouse. Coming from Seeheim : drive 60km on the C12, until you see the signboard, which reads "FISH RIVER GUEST FARM". After about 500m, turn right and continue for 22km until you reach the guest farm. Coming from Hobas : Take the D601 towards the C12 road. Turn left when you reach the C12. Continue on the C12 for 18km until you see the sign board, which reads "FISH RIVER GUEST FARM". After about 500m, turn left and continue for 22km until you reach the guest farm. Distances : Windhoek to Fish River Guest Farm : 620km (7, 5 hours) Keetmanshoop to Fish River Guest Farm : 120km (1, 5 hours) Ai-Ais to Fish River Guest Farm: 115km (2 hours) Luderitz to Fish River Guest Farm: 400km (5 hours)
  • Distance to Town: 130 km
  • GPS Campsite: S 27.26086 E 17.69571
  • Trailer Required: 4x4 Trailer
  • Vehicle: 4x4 only

Ablution

  • Showers: Hot shower
  • Toilets: Flush Toilet

Activities

  • Bird Watching: Yes
  • Fishing: Freshwater- river
  • Hiking: Day hikes, Overnight hikes ( hut & wilderness)
  • Kloofing: Yes
  • Nature Drives: Yes
  • Rock Art: Yes
  • Swimming: River and pools

4x4 Related

  • 4x4 Routes: Yes
  • 4x4 Comments: Three 4x4 trails. 65km altogether.

Comments, Rules and Notes

  • Comments: The only campsite located at the floor of the Fish River Canyon in Namibia. Swimming in the natural pools a must!
  • Additional Comments: Campsite in a nature reserve and part of 4x4 trail (only open from 1 Aptil to 31 October due to the hot summer months)
  • Note: Only open from 1 April to 31 October due to the hot summer months
  • Special rules: Please, no noise allowed.

Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest

  • Holoog railway bridge

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,4 (18 reviews)
    29,2 km from camp
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  • Vogelstrausskluft Pan

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    37,4 km from camp
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  • Louis & Leon

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (2 reviews)
    44,7 km from camp
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  • Quiver Tree "Thony Montana"

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (4 reviews)
    44,7 km from camp
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