About

Centrally located to easily explore Swakopmund - we are all about SURFING | SUSTAINABLE LIVING | FOOD - and we love to show our guests our town & our county. Staff are available almost 24/7 to give quality local information on activities, gastronomy, sights, surfing and anything else. Salty Jackal boasts a laid back, personal atmosphere where you mingle with fellow guests, share stories and good times.

*Beautiful garden with olive trees, veggies & herbs to cook with and an awesome dog and cat for animal lovers
*Numerous quality surf breaks within a few kilometers
*Safe storage for boards & wetsuits
*Self-catering: fully equipped kitchen & BBQ area or sign up for home-cooked dinners
*We speak English, German, Italian, Afrikaans, Albanian, Dutch, French
*Walking distance to beach, dunes, supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, laundry, surf shop
*Table tennis & slackline
*Swakopmund is small & one of the safest towns in Namibia -perfect on foot, by bicycle or by taxi for those late nights;)

Salty Jackal was built in the 1960s, renovated in 2009, and blends together old-world style and quality with modern, comfortable and simple living. Decorated to inspire surfing and quality food while also showcasing our breathtakingly beautiful Namibia.

In 2021, Salty Jackal Backpackers and Surf Camp became a signatory of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI), led by the UN Environmental Programme (UNEP) and the World Tourism Organization (WTO), in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Read about our commitments here https://www.oneplanetnetwork.org/organisations/salty-jackal-backpackers-and-surf-camp.

Salty Jackal Surf Camp Policies & Conditions:

Check in from 13:00 to 20:00 (late check in fee N$200, cash only)
Check out from 07:00 to 10:00 (early check out fee N$200, cash only)

Cancellation Policy:
100% deposit of the booking amount required to secure a booking.
Free cancellation if cancelled outside of 14 days before check-in.
Cancellation fee (50% of full booking amount) if cancelled within 13 to 7 days before check-in.
Cancellation fee (75% of full booking amount) if cancelled within 6 to 2 days before check-in.
1 day before check-in, no-show or shortened stay,100% of booking amount.

Payment methods & taxes:
Credit card and cash. This property might pre-authorize your credit card.
All taxes included.
We charge a N$ 400 key deposit per key set payable in cash only and refunded in cash upon checkout.

General:
No curfew.
Reception times 08:00 to 20:00.
The maximum period of stay is of 30 days.

House Rules

Check In

13:00 - 20:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Credit Cards Not Accepted
  • No Curfew
  • Non Smoking
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free Parking
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
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Reviews

9.7Superb(91)
  • Value for Money
    9.7
  • Security
    10.0
  • Atmosphere
    9.3
  • Cleanliness
    9.7
  • Staff
    9.7
  • Location
    10.0
  • Facilities
    9.3
Summary of traveller reviews

Salty Jackal Surf Camp in Swakopmund offers a fantastic atmosphere with friendly staff and a welcoming vibe, making it ideal for solo travellers and groups. Its central location is praised, and many enjoy the organised activities. Some recent guests noted it can be a bit noisy due to its proximity to the road.

Stayed in Mar 2026
9.7
Z
Zehui
Female, 25-30, China
It’s quite convenient to everywhere and the staff is very friendly.
Stayed in Mar 2026
8.6
R
Rosemary
Female, 25-30, USA
I only stayed one night butoverall I thought it was a good hostel experience - location is great, vibes were nice and chill and quiet. I would stay again.
Stayed in Feb 2026
10
S
Stephen
Male, 41+, England
Great place to stay, close to everything and a friendly environment
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Location

37 Anton Lubowski Ave, Swakopmund, Namibia
0.7km from city centre