Reviews of Nhoma Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
39 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Nhoma Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

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"Wildest of the wild."
Really interesting even though wildlife was scarce.
Best part was interacting with the San people who seemed to enjoy our visit to their village and waved us off when we left." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia

Brown Hyena
1 sighting

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Oryx
Multiple sightings

Roan antelope
Multiple sightings

Wild dog
1 sighting

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
1 sighting
"A great experience"

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
2 sightings

Oryx
1 sighting

Wildebeest
1 sighting

Zebra
1 sighting
"Nhoma camp."
The camp was in need of renovation. For example, our toilet leaked continuously despite three complaints to the manager. He had only arrived back in camp the night before we arrived, so there seemed little preparation for guests. The owner arrived later.
A memorable stay in a substandard camp. However the food was good." See all these reviews: 27n in Namibia; 4n in South Africa; 3n in Botswana
"Great experience to visit the bushmen"
It does seem a little too much like a 'human zoo' in the village when you start with the 'shop' selling their handmade articrafts followed by arranged dances and demonstrations of arrow making etc. On the walk the bushmen clearly weren't needing to hunt and it felt the walk was a bit of a tourist occasion.
Arno was informative and attentive, clearly is core to the camp and is looking to sell the camp if possible. The camp is comfortable but basic with simpler meals than at other camps.
We also suffered because of the drought and a recent bush fire in the area which meant there was little game and no elephant locally.
It is a long drive out to Nhoma which ensures you realise how remote you are (and the effort Arno has to go to get supplies from 4 hours drive away). The last 20 kilometres of the road has a lot of deep sand in places and a 4x4 is essential for getting through to the camp.
Overall, well worth the visit to a remote location to see a life which if likely to end soon, but not as authentic experience as hoped." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
"Nhoma Camp review"
"Nhoma with the Bushmen"
Camp is pretty basic compared to others we stayed out. Food not so good for example but it is all relative and the real reason for staying here is to share the bushmen environment." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Nhoma Camp"
We enjoyed our conversations with the owner, Arno. He is an intelligent and charming fellow. He is selling the business to another person but I think it will be a smooth transition. The manager for the new owner was there to learn from Arno and he seemed very enthusiastic." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
"Nhoma Camp review"
The camp itself was nice, the tents basic but perfectly acceptable and with all the facilities. Food was overall good, although the fish was rubbery ad overcooked and puddings after dinner only appeared for 1 out of 3 days..
The next day we went out on a long walk with the owner Arno and a couple of very knowledgeable bushmen. They showed us where to find food & water, and how to trap animals and make arrows etc. This was very interesting. Arno was very helpful and translated and answered any questions we had, and encouraged the bushman to show us things.
The next day we to the Nye Nye nature reserve to look at water birds and plants. This was also interesting, we saw lots of storks and flamingos etc.. Arno's skill in the 4x4 is good - He knows exactly where the car can and can't go...
When we left , Arno was kind enough to sell us 20 litres of petrol, so we did not have to divert back to Grootfontein - much appreciated!
A related note:
Half way between the junction of the C44 & B8, and Nhoma is a very interesting "Living Medicine project which also has bushmen demonstrating their life skills. http://www.lcfn.info/juhoansi/home. They are not allowed to go hunting, but we thought they it was a interesting and informative project with and a much higher spec than most village tours. It is a German Namibia co-operation project. For some tourists, this village may be all they need to get an authentic experience of bushmen life." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana
"A stand out experience"
The bush walk with the bush men was also a delight and thoroughly captivating. We learnt a lot and fell in love with them and all the people in the village. We felt very privileged to be able to share a part of their life.
A must visit." See all these reviews: 10n in Namibia
"Unbelievable"
Tourism is Namibia's 2nd industry and they handle it well. Namibia is very tourist friendly and supportive. I shared the Nhoma camp with a National Geographic film crew. They told me to not drive at night. I told them that I got this chance to see everything and will depend on the power of God.
Hiking with the Bushmen, watching them start fires with sticks, filming the women dancing etc. was unbelievable. I had a lot of "one on one" time with my Bushmen guides. I asked Estelle, the manger at Nhoma, to write a book, it would not be possible to describe the village and people in a few words. Words from people that see my pictures are "once in a life time" but I refuse to believe that." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
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