Salty Jackal

Surfing in Namibia

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Uncrowded Waves

Empty Lineups. Quality waves. Untamed Nature. Adventure.

Welcome to beautiful, wide-open Namibia and its uncrowded waves! For those who enjoy surfing, adventure and vast, natural landscapes – this is the place for you. For adrenaline junkies – how about skydiving over the world’s oldest desert or sand-boarding & quad-biking on its ever-shifting dunes?

Salty Jackal Surf Camp is located in Swakopmund, a relaxed town on our wave-rich coastline, buzzing with good coffee and nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Namib Desert dunes.

Surf Camp

The one and only Surf Camp in Namibia

Waves for all levels

Quality waves in Namibia’s breath-taking landscapes

Surf coaching

Expert guidance for personalised surf sessions

Small groups

Tailored to small groups to quickly improve surf skills

Activities

City tours, craft beer tasting & desert stargazing

Beginner Surf Camp

For those who have never tried before or still struggle with the basics, with paddling and popping up

  • You surf in shallow white water and soft green waves
  • You feel comfortable only in safe beach breaks
  • You have zero to almost no knowledge of surf etiquette
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Improver Surf Camp

For those who need assistance with paddling past the break and reading the waves, but you can stand and go straight, right or left

  • You surf soft green waves, hip to shoulder high
  • You are comfortable in beach and reef breaks
  • You have limited knowledge of surf etiquette or how the line up works
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Intermediate Surf Camp

In waves shoulder to head high you can paddle past the break, catch unbroken waves, go left and right

  • You surf various breaks and you can spend 4 hours in the water
  • You ride a fiberglass/epoxy board or high performance soft top
  • You have good knowledge of surf etiquette and how line ups work
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Empty Lineups.

Quality Waves.

Untamed Nature.

Adventure.

Surf School

Uncrowded waves, often alone, in beautiful desert surf scape

Namibia has surf spots for all levels and we are geared & licensed to take you surfing. Our surf school, with ISA qualified instructors, teaches beginners the basics and intermediates to improve as the low crowds let you catch more waves. We also offer guided surf tours to the along the Skeleton Coast

For the tube-lords out there, all-inclusive strike missions to the longest barrelling wave known – Skeleton Bay. Our optional surf photography service documents your desert waves and we also rent gear if you need it.

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Qualified Instructors

ISA Level 1 & 1st Aid Trained Instructors

All gear included

Or use your own if you prefer

Transport included

From Salty Jackal Surf School or meet us at the beach

Surf House

A home away from home

A home away from home where you mingle with like-minded travellers and meet the desert

  • Dunes & beach walking distance
  • Sign-up dinners
  • Fiber Optic Wifi
  • Buffet breakfast
  • Free flow coffee & tea
  • Airport transfer on request
  • Self-catering kitchen
  • Outdoor BBQ kitchen
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Adventures

Adventures, daytrips & safaris

Day trips or multi-days safari, we’ve got you covered! The activity desk will help you book with our trusted activity and safari partners in Namibia

Safari

Wonder Namibia to view wildlife and nature, on a camping or lodging safari

Boat cruise

Day excursion in the Atlantic Ocean, viewing the marine life of the Skeleton Coast

Sandboarding

Stand-up or lie down, choose your favourite way of surfing the dunes of the Namib Desert

Quad Biking

Wonder in the desert and experience the adrenaline of riding the dunes

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