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The rock pool and granite boulders at Madisa Camp in Damaraland.

Stay in the Heart of Damaraland

Safari tents, private campsites and overland camping in the Sorris Sorris Conservancy, Namibia.

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Granite formations and golden grass at Madisa Camp.
Granite, Mopane and a wide Damaraland sky.

Welcome to Madisa Camp

A relaxed base after the road.

Madisa Camp is set among granite formations and large Mopane trees in the Sorris Sorris Conservancy of north-western Namibia.

The camp offers comfortable safari tents, private campsites and overland camping for travellers exploring Damaraland. This is unfenced wilderness and part of the natural range of Namibia’s desert-adapted elephants. Guests may see wildlife moving through the surrounding riverbeds and valleys, but sightings are never guaranteed.

After a day on the road, cool off in the rock pool, order a drink at the raised-deck bar or settle in around the campfire for a relaxed evening under the stars.

Accommodation at Madisa

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Safari tents, private campsites and overland camping in the Sorris Sorris Conservancy.

A Madisa safari tent among granite boulders and golden grass.

Safari Tents

Comfort among the boulders.

Five Double and three Family Safari Tents with beds, linen, open-air rock bathrooms, solar power and private braai areas.

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A private campsite braai area beneath Mopane trees at Madisa.

Private Campsites

Space beneath Mopane.

Nine spacious campsites along the Goantagab Riverbed, each with private ablutions, elevated bathrooms and donkey geysers.

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An overland campsite fire ring at sunset at Madisa.

Overland Campsites

Made for groups.

Five large campsites close to the main area, with braai facilities, wash basins and shared ablutions.

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A herd of desert-adapted elephants walking through a dry Damaraland riverbed.
Wildlife moves on its own terms; sightings are never guaranteed.

Signature Experiences

Follow the tracks.

Join a guided desert elephant tracking safari, enjoy a scenic sundowner drive, explore the area on a nature walk or experience the four-day Sorris Sorris slack-packing hike through the surrounding wilderness.

Activities should be booked in advance and remain subject to weather, wildlife movements and availability.

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Why stay at Madisa?

Camp life, respectfully experienced.

  • A choice of safari tents, private camping and group-friendly overland sites.
  • A convenient Damaraland base on the route towards Twyfelfontein.
  • Guided experiences in the wider Sorris Sorris landscape.
  • Home of the desert-adapted elephants.
  • A rock pool, raised-deck bar and pre-booked meals at the main area.
  • A joint-venture tourism operation connected to the Sorris Sorris Conservancy.
The rock pool, bar and granite boulders at Madisa Camp.
Cool water, warm stone and an easy place to pause.
The raised-deck bar at Madisa Camp glowing beneath the granite at dusk.
The raised-deck bar settles into the granite at dusk.

Before you arrive

Good to Know Before You Arrive

The camp is unfenced, the water is not recommended for drinking, electricity is limited and meals must be booked before arrival.

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Road & arrival

Madisa is accessible by 2x4, although the gravel road can be corrugated and bumpy.

Water & electricity

Camp water is suitable for showering and brushing teeth but not drinking. Bring drinking water and power banks. Electricity is solar.

Meals & camp supplies

Breakfast and dinner must be pre-booked. Firewood and bottled water are available at Reception.

Unfenced wilderness

Madisa is in unfenced wilderness. Remain alert and follow camp-team safety guidance.

Madisa Challenge 2026 poster showing a mountain biker and trail runner in Damaraland.

Madisa Challenge 2026

29–31 October 2026

The fifth Madisa Challenge takes place from 29 to 31 October 2026. The weekend brings mountain bikers, fat-bike riders and trail runners together for an event that supports a local community project in the Sorris Sorris Conservancy.

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The hand-painted Madisa Camp entrance sign.

Find Madisa

A journey worth arriving for.

Madisa Camp is situated between Uis and Khorixas, off the C35 on the D2612. From the turn-off, travel approximately 18 km towards Twyfelfontein and the Goantagab River.

20°43′35.1″S 14°40′56.9″E
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