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Tok Tokkie

Greater Sossusvlei & NamibRand, Namibia

Namibia / Greater Sossusvlei & NamibRand / Tok Tokkie

A sleep-under-the-stars experience in the NamibRand Nature Reserve

Sleep out under a billion stars on simple, comfortable camp beds set up in the middle of pristine desert wilderness. Explore the surreal beauty of the desert around you with expert guides while staff conjures magical luxuries for your pleasure — guided desert walks, sunrise coffees, and hot bucket showers, all in the vast vegetated dunes.

The reputable Tok Tokkie Trails offers a well-crafted three-day (2-night) walking expedition in one of Africa's most spectacular living deserts. And expect no detail overlooked, from hot water bottles to 3-course candlelit sunset dinners. And the best part is having the desert all to yourself!

“Every form of utilisation leaves a footprint on nature. If managed well hiking is a very eco-friendly and non-invasive way of travelling. Keeping our footprint in Namibia’s unspoiled landscapes as small as possible is of utmost importance to us.”

—Tok Tokkie Trails

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the look.

Simple (but comfy) stretcher beds nestled into grassy red dunes with canvas bedrolls, warm duvets, hot water bottles, and a canvas of dazzling stars overhead. The NamibRand desert landscape, with its hauntingly beautiful red dunes and wild grass, is one of the most beautiful spots in the country. The perfect backdrop for a desert adventure.

the experience.

guided walks

Learn the ins and outs of the oldest living desert and its creepy-crawly inhabitants as you take a guided walk. Discover the mysterious “fairy circles” in the grassy sand dunes.

communal dinners under the stars

Feast on a 3-course communal dinner under a canopy of stars (and a surprise menu reading in the click-click language of the local chefs).

conservation

Get inspired by a local NGO (Nadeet) building conservation awareness in elementary schools throughout Namibia (an enjoyable and informative pitstop on the itinerary).

sundowners

Marvel at the breathtaking desert sunset, bundled up in ponchos (provided by Tok Tokkie), drinks in hand.

sleep under the stars

Enjoy hot water bottles tucked into your sleeping bag (pure bliss). Sleep under the stars and gaze at one of the darkest night skies in the world (recognized by the International Dark-Sky Association as a Dark Sky Reserve). Enjoy a sunrise wake-up call with a toasty cup of coffee and a bucket of warm water for a morning wash (no worries, a bucket shower is available in the evenings).

the impact.

Tok Tokkie's motto is low impact, leave-no-trace behind.

Community-driven

Affiliated with NaDeet (a non-profit, donor-sponsored trust) and committed to building awareness for conservation and providing environmental education for Namibian youth.

Waste, water, and energy management

Solar-powered. Bucket showers.

at a glance.

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good to know

The Tok Tokkie experience is a 3-day/2-night fully guided and catered endeavor for groups of 2-8 guests. We hiked with another party of 4, which only added to the adventure. You will walk for about 4-6 hours, and the hikes are not strenuous. The first-day hike starts around 2:00 pm at the Tok Tokkie Trails farmhouse base camp. You will arrive back on the third day in the late morning. Cool nights so dress appropriately (with good walking shoes)!