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- Rhino tracking on foot and by vehicle
- Nature walks with a guide
- Full-day outings with picnic lunch
Desert Rhino Camp Information
- Lodge type; Safari Camp
- Location; Damaraland
- Lodge size; 8 safari tents
- Recommended stay; 3-7 nights
Introduction
Desert Rhino Camp is situated in the 1-million-acre private Palmwag Reserve in northwest Namibia, between Etosha and the Skeleton Coast - few places on the planet can offer this level of privacy and wilderness experience.
This desert reserve has some freshwater springs that support healthy populations of animals including desert-adapted Back Rhino and Elephants as well as large populations of the rare Hartmann's Mountain Zebra, Giraffe, Oryx, Springbok, and Kudu.
The predator population is the biggest outside of the Etosha National Park with over 100 Lions, Cheetah, Leopard, Brown and Spotted hyena. Birdlife is prolific and diverse with most of Namibia's endemics present.
Rooms and Suites
Desert Rhino Camp, set in a wide valley sometimes flush with grass, has eight large Meru-style tents with an en-suite bathroom comprising a hand basin, flush toilet and a traditional bucket shower that is filled with hot water whenever needed.
A tented dining and living area offers uninterrupted views of the desert and mountains, while the unusual welwitschia plants dot the plain in front of the camp.
Cuisine and Wine
The tented dining room at the Luxury Damaraland Camp offers uninterrupted views of the desert and mountains. Guests can also enjoy full-day outings, with a picnic lunch, on the reserve.
Lodge Facilities
Swimming pool with sun deck, lounge with a small library and both indoor and outdoor dining areas are on offer. No WiFi though.
Safari Activities
Activities include rhino tracking on foot or by vehicle, full-day outings with a picnic lunch, birding and day and night nature drives to explore this intricate ecosystem.
Dedicated guides will provide you with an informative and exciting experience. The concession's freshwater springs support healthy populations of the famous desert-adapted black rhino, desert-adapted elephant, Hartmann's mountain zebra, giraffe, gemsbok, springbok, kudu and predators such as lion, cheetah, leopard, brown and spotted hyaena.
Birdlife is prolific and diverse with most of Namibia's endemics present.
Family Friendly
Both family and child-friendly with suitable accommodation and activity options available.
Rates from NAD$ 6 995.00 pp
Per person per night sharing
Rates are in Namibian Dollars (NAD)
*Rates may vary according to season
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Twice daily scheduled camp activities
- Park fees
- Laundry at camps which are able to provide this service
- Namibian VAT and Tourism Levy
- Local beverages
- Local and international flights
- Premium imported beverages and champagne
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
- Optional activities
- Travel insurance
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