Purros Camp
Community Campsites - Namibia
This campsite is situated next to the Hoarusib River in Kaokoland. The camp includes four private secluded camping areas each with a flushing toilet and shower. The sites are well shaded from mature indigenous trees, and there is a bar with cool drinks. Guides can be arranged to the nearby Himba villages.
Why visit the Purros Campsite?
- Experience the vastness of Namibia's Kunene Region, including great game viewing opportunities in a natural rural setting away from national parks
What can you experience?
- View game - the Hoarusib dry riverbed is frequented by desert adapted elephant, giraffe, rhino, kudu, zebra, ostrich etc.
What facilities are available?
- Four secluded campsites (3/4 tents each) with braai area, tap and adjacent flush toilets and showers
- Bar with cool drinks
- Services of local guides
- Large shade trees
Nearby attractions include:
- Sesfontein (2-3 hrs)
- Purros Traditional Himba Village (15 min)
- Note: Access is by 4x4 due to sandy patches. No fuel facilities available at the campsite.
Where is it?
- 107 km north-west of the regional town of Sesfontein on the D3707 gravel road.
How do I get there?
- From the D3707 road, the campsite is situated 2 km north-east of Purros village on a single track. Look out for the signposts. Access is by 4 x 4 as the track has patches of very deep sand.
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