Overall, Quivertree Forest Rest Camp was OK.
Be sure to check their rates on the website if you have questions about them. **These prices are for 2018 and may have gone up in 2019. For the second night, we paid $140 NAD (about $10 USD) each.įor entrance to the Quivertree Forest and Giant’s Playground, expect to pay about $100 NAD per person (about $7 USD) if you are not staying at the camp. This fee included entrance to Quivertree Forest and Giant’s Playground which are both owned by the owners of the Rest Camp.
We paid $480 Namibian Dollars (NAD) (about $34 USD) for the first night, for the two of us, to camp. If you need advice on renting a car in Namibia, we’ve written more about there here.
You can drive C17 in a 2-wheel drive car, but expect a bumpy ride (we managed to do about 2 weeks of our Namibian trip in a 2-wheeler before it broke. We didn’t stay in town, instead opting for the Quivertree Forest Rest Camp, accommodation near Keetmanshoop, which is about a 20-minute drive from town on C17, a dusty, corrugated road. Enjoying the sunset in the Quivertree Forest in Namibia Where we Found Accommodation Near Keetmanshoop: Quivertree Forest Rest Camp There are plenty of things to do around Keetmanshoop, and it is for these reasons we think you should make this area a place to stop, explore, and stretch your legs. If you need more information about driving in Namibia we wrote all the tips we learned from that. Namibia does not have a lot of places for a self-driving road tripper to stop and get supplies, so basically anywhere that can get you what you need for the next leg of your trip is a good thing. It’s also a good stopping point if your next destination is further north. If you are planning on a trip to Luderitz, it’s a great place to fuel up. The great thing about this area is the attractions surrounding it. It’s at a crossroads for the rest of Namibia. Keetmanshoop is about 3.5 hours from Luderitz via B4, about 3 hours from Vioolsdrif (the South African Border) via B1, and about 2.5 hours from Fish River Canyon via C37 and C12. It’s a small town with a couple choices for gas stations, grocery stores, and mechanic shops (in case you need any supplies!). Keetmanshoop is located in the Southern section of Namibia, at the junction of B1, B4 and C14 highways. Jackson was busy getting blown away by this amazing looking quivertree. If you are looking for things to do around Keetmanshoop you’re in for a happy surprise. Various self drive 4×4 trips through Namibia pay a visit to the Keetmanshoop and the Quivertree Forest Restcamp.Keetmanshoop, Namibia is unique because the Quivertree Forest, Giant’s Playground, and fossil hunting around this dusty desert town really made our mouths drop. The friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere make a visit to Quivertree Forest Restcamp a great pleasure. There is a pool to cool off in during the hot summer months, and Quivertree Forest Restcamp provides meals on request. The elevated observation deck is a beautiful place to look at the stars at night. The restcamp has a central kitchen that can be used to cook or if you want to enjoy a central campfire in the evening. You have a good chance of spotting the rose-coloured lovebird here.
There are also many special birds in the area. The Quivertree Forest Restcamp is in this area and is surrounded by fantastic rock formations. The camping facilities are excellent and offer a beautiful view of the centuries-old quiver trees. The San used the hollow branches to make arrow quivers. The name quiver tree comes from the way the plant was used in the past. This plant continues to branch until it has the size of a large willow. You stay in peaceful nature here between the special quiver trees. The quiver trees are, contrary to their name, not trees but Aloe plants. In Namibia just outside Keetmanshoop, in Quivertree Forest, you can find Quivertree Forest Restcamp.
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