Wilderness Damaraland Camp

The Huab River Valley lies in one of the best wilderness areas in Namibia, offering endless vistas of plains, valleys and mountains. Wilderness Damaraland Camp is run in partnership with the Torra Conservancy and visits to the local farmstead reveal the fruits of this very positive relationship.

Each of the ten spacious en-suite, adobe-style thatched accommodations (including a family unit) has a large private viewing deck. New technology and ancient knowledge makes for an ultra-light footprint; nature drives and guided walks offer sights of desert-adapted wildlife, ancient rock-art and striking geological formations. Astonishing night skies round out each day’s experiences.

INSIDER'S TIP: Meet members of the local village on a community visit and discover the inspiring story of how Wilderness Damaraland Camp came to be …

About the Wilderness Damaraland Camp

Highlights

• Wilderness Damaraland Camp is set in a dramatic and incomparable, moonlike landscape characterised by flat-topped mountains, wind-sculpted sandstone cliffs, broad valleys and dry riverbeds.
• Here, the renowned Torra Conservancy is the result of a pioneering Namibian community partnership.
• Thrilling guided nature drives and walks reveal dramatic scenery and rare desert-adapted elephants and other wildlife, unusual flora, ancient rock art and awe-inspiring natural geology.
• Experience enriching cultural interactions with our community and partners at their nearby farmsteads, as well as Twyfelfontein’s astounding San rock art dating back 6,000 years.

Destination: Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Huab Valley, Wilderness Damaraland Camp is situated in one of the most untamed wilderness areas in Namibia. Simple, beautiful and open to the desert, the camp offers endless vistas across stark plains, ancient valleys and stunning ochre-purple mountains, all waiting to be explored.

Experience:Guests have an array of exhilarating desert adventures to choose from. Activities include immersive nature drives and walks discovering the unique wildlife, birds and reptiles of the desert, and meaningful cultural experiences, some dating back 6000 years, while further afield, ancient rock art and geological wonders dot the area at Twyfelfontein. Back in camp, guests can have a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear pool, share the day’s adventures around a traditional outdoor boma and dine under a star-studded night sky.

Purpose: Damaraland Camp is the result of an award-winning partnership between Wilderness and the local Torra Conservancy, the first of its kind in Namibia; visits to the nearby farmstead allow guests to see this relationship in action.

Wildlife: The Torra Conservancy exists within one of the driest, most desolate regions in all of Africa. And yet, in this arid environment one can find a varied and breathtaking assortment of desert-adapted species around the camp. Naturally, this scrub landscape cannot support vast, concentrated herds of wildlife, but guests can look forward to spotting a healthy population of rare desert-adapted elephant, and some black rhino. Oryx (gemsbok), kudu, springbok, Hartmann's mountain zebra and southern giraffe also live in the area. There is even a possibility of seeing lions, cheetahs and spotted and brown hyenas. Birding is excellent, with over 240 species recorded.

Wilderness Damaraland: Damaraland Camp’s inviting main area has a sparkling pool to cool off in, an open campfire, and a traditional outdoor boma for evenings of cultural cuisine, song and dance, canopied by countless stars. 

Ten elevated adobe-style thatched suites with large decks invite unimpeded vistas across the expansive, geologically extraordinary plains of the Namib Desert here. A spacious family unit ensures complete privacy for memorable moments.

The lodge is located in the Damaraland of the Outjo.

Features

The lodge is rated as Classic Camp by Unspecified.

Room facilities include Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Safe, Tea / Coffee, Verandah,

The lodges appeals to a number of special interests such as Birding, Nature, Wildlife,

There are numerous activities on site such as Bird Watching, Game Drives, Night Drives, Walks (Guided),

Activities off site include Cultural Tours,

The property boasts a number of facilities Bar, Library, Pool, Private Vehicle Available,

Languages spoken include and available services are Credit Card,

Activities

The lodge offers some unique activities to suit your tastes.

Wilderness Damaraland Camp – Nature Drives

Morning and afternoon nature drives reveal the dramatic scenery, and fascinating wildlife of the region. Desert-adapted elephant are the highlight of the area, although the natural cycle of rainfall dictates the seasonal movements of wildlife along the Huab River.

Wilderness Damaraland Camp – Guided Nature Walks *

Learn more about the ancient geological wonders of Damaraland; as well as the unique plants, birds and reptiles that have superbly adapted to this arid area.

* Weather permitting and subject to the availability of a qualified walking guide.

Wilderness Damaraland Camp – Full Day Twyfelfontein Excursion *

Damaraland is known for its ancient rock art. Guests on stays of three nights or more can take a day drive to Twyfelfontein, and visit some of these remains and marvel at the artists of ages past. Picnic lunch provided.

* Subject to guide and vehicle availability.

Wilderness Damaraland Camp – Cultural Excursion

Learn about the unique heritage of the local peoples, which include Nama-Damara, Herero, Owambo, and the displaced Riemvasmaakers of South Africa. This activity allows you to respectfully engage with these communities, and includes a visit to the local school (when available as per the school calendar).

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