Tiger Reef Campsite | Established Campground

January 24th, 2023 by ontheroad

ROBBERY!!
Nice camping but I’ve been robbed during the night of my birthday by the watchmen of that place. The owners were pretending nothing like this ever happened -which is false- and didn’t cooperate saying that ‘we camp at our own risk’.
Do NOT recommend this place at all. Alte Bruck next door is the best option!

January 24th, 2023 by matthew-shields

ROBBERY

This campsite still has problems with theft. In the same night, our knife was stolen, and another campers speaker. It was the campsites own security guys that took it - we could see from the footprints in the sand (the cleaning lady helped match the shoe prints!).
But the owner/manager just said "camp at own risk" and pointed to the sign. No help at all and no repercussions on the employees, even though the evidence was so obvious.

Do not camp here.

January 18th, 2023 by joshco990

BE CAREFUL HERE!

Camp site was neat and well laid out. Camp sites have a nice big covered area with tables and a power outlet (only good for charging devices, 5A max, so I ended up running on solar). Ablutions are clean and well maintained and the housekeeping staff were a real pleasure.

Unfortunately my stay was ruined by theft. Almost certainly by the security who patrol at night (based on shoe prints found near the scene of the theft). A very expensive Bluetooth speaker as well as a bunch of food and beer was stolen from me while I visited with some neighbours. On the same night fellow travellers at another camp site also had things go missing. It’s a real shame that after all the previous security issues the owners have not done basic mitigation such as installing CCTV cameras on the existing guard posts.

The way the theft was handled also left a lot to be desired. The first reaction was to try and blame fellow campers even though the only other people at the camp were people I was visiting and an elderly foreign couple. I was meant to stay a few more nights but decided against it and a refund for the nights I chose not to stay was not offered.

Sadly I would not recommend this place. Could be great but the owners clearly couldn’t care less about their business!

October 12th, 2022 by mamhend

we paid 390 for 2 persons and camper as it was low season...ok..as described before .. very good restaurant above the sea ..cold and very windy. but delicious.. many locals.

March 29th, 2022 by wigg.luisa

Campground is kinda cute, very clean and nice sound of the crashing waves. Wifi available next to reception.
We paid 555 N$ though for 2 people, because it was “high season”. There were about 2 other parties around.
The following night we stayed at Alte Brücke up the street which was 100 bucks cheaper.

August 3rd, 2021 by Wilde Weite Welt

22 narrow palm-leave-fenced sites close to the ocean with shaded picnic tables. The restroom is fine, Wifi is working only at the office, 4G MTC-Signal. Unfortunately part of the campground and the structures near the ocean are destroyed. No view of the ocean or the Swakop river despite you are close to them. Ok for one night in the nice town of Swakopmund but maybe you find nicer bushcamp options or campsites around (e.g. Sophia Dale). Most water tubs are smaller than 1/2 inch, we found only one tub with a 1/2 inch connetion near site 2 to fill our water tank.

March 20th, 2021 by cluelessinafrica

After reading the previous reviews we asked Nico about security, he said he'd sent his security guard home as there wasn't anyone staying but reassured us that it was safe. I thought he was joking. He showed us where he was staying and gave us his number in case of anything. We stupidly left a mobile phone charging at our site whilst out, after returning it was still there! Nice guy who runs it although after our stay he remembered that it was high season and would like more money from us... We obviously didn't pay this.
Clean ablutions and huge shower cubicles. Incredibly good WiFi at site 1.

February 7th, 2021 by matthias.grawe

Pleasant campsite very close to the beach. Thatch roofed sites, well kept. Clean central amenities. 180 N$ pp off season. Friendly and easy going. Free WLAN at reception. Excellent elevated bar/bistro on next door directly on the beach. 0,5 draught beer 23 N$.

December 31st, 2020 by www.grimber.de

Completely overpriced!!!!! ......and not very friendly. They wanted N$ 510 pn! They claimed the WiFi would work - it did not (and they did not care really about it)!!
We did not stay! We found a much better (and friendlier) place at the Desert Sky backpacker.

June 1st, 2020 by troopyblog.wordpress.com

Back again at this great place for a night in Swakopmund and went to Happy Denn again for the calamari... : )

See earlier reviews.

March 18th, 2020 by troopyblog.wordpress.com

Nice camp as said around a round grassy field. Rest of info still the same.

Very friendly host and security is alert and walking around (see earlier reviews). 180 pppn low season.

Thanks to hippysquared (see review below) we had THE best calamari EVER! Place is called Happy Denn (white caravan with big VARTA sticker on the back). Do not miss this if you like calamari.

March 1st, 2020 by hippysquared.com

We stayed here twice for a total of 3 nights. Great spot, free WiFi around reception and easy walking distance to various beaches, restaurants etc. The “varta “ caravan/food stall just up the road does wonderful calamari and kabeljou at excellent value. No security issues and always felt safe.

October 22nd, 2019 by j.pardijs

Despite of the safety warning we stayed here for a night. Really lovely ‘city campsite’ with the cleanest abslutions we’ve had so far. We felt really safe here, the gate was good secured and the vibe was relaxed. Just a 1 minute walk to the Tiger Reef bar&restaurant next to the sea. Recommended for a stopover.

September 25th, 2019 by hmedina.geonomad

Albeit the warning I felt the place was safe and guarded. The electric gate is manned 24hrs. The sites are next to each other arranged in enclosures. There is an ample thatched roof with a wooden table, braai, electricity and dustbin at each site. Paid 180NAD for one person and vehicle. Quiet and peaceful, next to the bar and restaurant and the beach. Ablutions were large and very clean. Recommended!

June 8th, 2019 by Cris&Chris

SECURITY PROBLEM. After checking in I went to town. After a stroll through the town I went back to the camping in the early evening. Surprisingly no guard was at the gate and I could proceed to my car unchecked. I was thinking how comes this could happend and felt unsafe. At about 2:30am on Saturday June 8. while I was there, several robbers made a hole in the fence, smashed from two cars sidewindows (camp nr. 12 & 13, German girls group and a Swiss couple) and grabbed whatever they got. Luckily nothing valuable. On that night there were only two guards instead of three. The police came and so on. But two three nights again: I could go in and out at night through the gate, there were again only two guards..... I can not recommend this place

May 19th, 2019 by rossandjessemail

A surprising camp considering it was in the middle of town. We had absolute privacy, set around a central grassy area. Just next to the camp, was the beach, a very groovy bar and restaurant which had the nicest staff and excellently priced drinks. We had hot water, nice showers and very clean toilets. We felt safe with gates and guards patrolling throughout the night. Walking distance from all main attractions, and fairly priced at N160pppn. For a town stop, we would highly recommend it. (Matthew, the manager, is probably the coolest guy in town).

February 15th, 2019 by sastde

Still 180 pppn. But there is a weekly rate of 120 pppn. Overlander meeting point.

December 23rd, 2018 by mypinkbumper.com

Way too expensive in high season. It’s 330 for 1 Person for 1 night as they charge 150 per Campsite and 180 per person.

There is an electricity plug for charging phones and a “nice” sign for what one is not allowed to use the plug.

For 330 per Campsite I would expect having proper electricity, especially as it is in swakop downtown and not anywhere in the bush and my own water tap with sink.
There is even no light at the camp.
And no... no private bath.

The toilets are even mixed gents & ladies. The showers are separated. They take very good care about the hygienic standards. The cleaning ladies around all the time and are cleaning constantly.

So way overpriced for what you get.

September 16th, 2018 by tasda.co.za

Lovely private campsites with clean ablutions and electricity. Very close to beach and sleeping with the sound of waves are perfect. Close to city centre and shops. N$180 p/p

July 29th, 2018 by AgSeFaKa

Paid 360 for 2 persons with car and tent. Beware of the cats, they grabbed our braai meat.

June 2nd, 2018 by thismadadventure

Decent place as described, although expensive - owner said they don’t offer a discount for foreign plates anymore. Maybe still worth asking though. WiFi was only available by the main building.

April 27th, 2018 by anja-und-markus-in-afrika.tumblr.com

Really nice and well equipped campsite, although flooded with tourists as everywhere in Svakopmund. Fast wifi even at the campsites. Hot showers and clean absolutions. There is also a lovely little cat running around. Price is low season is 180 N$ pp, in high season they charge additionaly 150 N$ per campsite.

March 12th, 2018 by ixi

Very nice campsite, clean ablutions, friendly staff. 180$ pp

February 12th, 2018 by marcobrouwers01

Still a great place. Close to everything. Spotless ablutions
For foreign number plates discounts
We paid 120 nad pp. ask for it!
Very nice owner.

January 18th, 2018 by PaPe

The place is really nice, quiet and secure. We very there nearly 10 days in Mai 2017 and 5 days in january 2018. The manager is very friendly and helpful. Belongs to the owner of the Tiger reef restaurant, the jetty and the cubes appartement. 180 ppn.

October 29th, 2017 by sagair.jimdo.com

Pefect and quiet camp not far from town. Internet was quite fast.

October 22nd, 2017 by melanie_herzog

Be careful at night at this place! Strange people are walking around in the premises, one even knocked on the door of our car, waking us up in the middle of the night, asking for money and telling us a story that he needs to buy fuel for his wife who is stuck somewhere with the baby. Would not recommend this place!

August 14th, 2017 by cruisingoverland.com

We stayed here for one night. Nice and clean place. In off season it 180 ND pppn. Since we had a foreign number plate we got a discount to 120 ND pppn.

July 30th, 2017 by meile

price is no 180 N$ pppn in off season, otherwise like said bevore

May 5th, 2017 by WanderingHedgehog

Neat and tidy campsite, as above sites are quite near each other. Near to beach, bars, restaurants and walk to town centre. New toilet and shower blocks just started. Helpful manager. Site reasonably secure. Most pitches have room for 4 cars (1 car and 3 tents etc), large shaded area with table, benches and deck chairs and cooking area. Each site has electricity but short walk for water or doing dishes

May 31st, 2016 by Norbert's Adventures

160N$ pp (+300N$ per site in high season), more rustic than neighboring Alte Brücke, right next to Tiger Reef Bar which is nice for dinner or a sundowner, friendly manager, sites are close to each other but private enough due to separation, no water or light at sites but electricity, braai place, table and sun shade, laundry and dish washing area with hot water, communal ablutions, wifi at reception

October 11th, 2015 by 4ever2wherever (Margriet & Jan)

Shielded individual sites with braai and pinnacle around lawn. Maintenance OK. Walking distance from town.
NAD 280 (2 adults, camper, low season).

September 30th, 2015 by lotzofmiles

Nice and very clean. Large and partially covered sites. Very hot water and huge showers! N$140 pp

July 3rd, 2015 by overlandingfamily.com

Camping spots around a grassy area. Individual brais and covered areas. Easy access to town. 140 Namibian dollars per person.