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UrbanCamp
Central campsite with a self-service beer garden, popular with locals and overlanders for sunset drinks and dinner a short walk from Joe's Beerhouse.
At a glance
- Type
- Beer garden and campsite
- Area
- Klein Windhoek, Windhoek, Namibia
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Official site
- urbancamp.net
Good to know
- Beer garden
- Pool
- Campsite
- Wi-Fi
Why we recommend it
UrbanCamp is a campsite close to central Windhoek with a beer garden that attracts residents as well as campers. It sits at 2 Schanzen Road, within easy reach of the city centre and most of the main sights, and its shady trees and relaxed feel make it a very different evening out from the hotel rooftop bars.
The beer garden runs on a simple, informal model. FlyNamibia's in-flight magazine has described it as a self-service, beer-garden-style pub and restaurant where you order at the bar, and its writer named it a personal favourite for sunset drinks and dinner in a 2023 guide to the city, alongside the hotel rooftops. It is casual in every sense, with no dress code to worry about, and a good alternative to the hotel bars if you prefer an outdoor garden.
The campsite itself is well equipped for a city stay. UrbanCamp lists shady pitches, Wi-Fi, an ATM on site, bathrooms and a swimming pool, and a small shopping centre around the corner has a bank, post office, supermarket, pharmacy, 24-hour fuel station, car wash, butchery and café. That makes it a practical base if you are preparing a vehicle and stocking up before a self-drive safari.
Joe's Beerhouse and a Portuguese restaurant are about five minutes' walk away, so it is easy to combine a drink at UrbanCamp with dinner elsewhere, or the other way round. The website does not publish bar hours or a menu, so check its Facebook or Instagram pages, or call or message +264 81 162 0761, before you make a special trip. Bookings for the campsite are taken by email at [email protected]. The website also publishes a GPS position (S22 33.279 E17 05.585), which helps if you are arriving by car after a long drive and want to find the gate first time.
UrbanCamp suits campers, self-drive travellers, budget-conscious visitors and anyone who prefers a laid-back garden to a cocktail lounge. Arrive in the late afternoon to catch the sunset, and as anywhere in the city, take a taxi rather than walking back to your accommodation late at night if you are not staying on site.
UrbanCamp FAQs
What is UrbanCamp?
A campsite near central Windhoek with a self-service beer garden and restaurant.
Where is it?
At 2 Schanzen Road, Windhoek.
How does ordering work?
It is self-service: you order at the bar.
Do I need to be camping to visit the bar?
No. The beer garden is popular with locals as well as campers.
What facilities does the campsite have?
Shady pitches, Wi-Fi, an ATM, bathrooms and a swimming pool.
What is nearby?
Joe's Beerhouse and a Portuguese restaurant are about five minutes' walk away.
How do I book a campsite?
Email [email protected] or call or WhatsApp +264 81 162 0761.
When is the best time to go?
Late afternoon, for sunset drinks before dinner.