Damaraland Camp

20°23’23.6"S 14°6’21.4"E

95% (117 reviews)

Damaraland Camp: Information from the owner

General information

Type: Safari Lodge

No. of rooms: 10

About this information

All the information on this page is supplied to us directly from the lodge owner and reflects their view, not ours.

For Expert Africa's view, see our own full report on Damaraland Camp, which contains our own observations and views.

Last updated by Owner: 2 Dec 2022

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Facilities at Damaraland Camp

Property facilities: Bar, Library, Pool, Private Vehicle Available
Room facilities: Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Safe, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Activities on site: Bird Watching, Game Drives, Night Drives, Walks (Guided)
Nearby activities: Cultural Tours

Room types at Damaraland Camp

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Family Accommodation

There is one family unit consisting of two bedrooms, each with two three quarter beds per bedroom, and own en-suite facilities. Separate entrances lead to each bedroom, while a shared outdoor deck connects both units.

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Standard Twin/Double Tent(s)

The camp comprises nine adobe-style, twin-bedded accommodation, under thatch – with en-suite facilities. Each built on a raised wooden deck, with large decks on which to sit and relax, while contemplating the beautiful desert landscapes. Gravel pathways on the ground link through to the main area.

Activities at Damaraland Camp

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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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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.

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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.

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Wilderness Damaraland Camp – Guided Rhino Tracking *

Set out in the morning by vehicle and on foot, to follow the Save The Rhino Trust expert guides, monitoring and tracking one of their charges – the desert-adapted black rhino. Due to the vast terrain, long distances can be covered, with other wildlife to be seen along the way.

* Note that the guided rhino tracking activity, by vehicle and foot (the full experience with “Save The Rhino Trust (SRT)”) usually offered at Desert Rhino Camp will now be offered at Wilderness Damaraland Camp for the period 01 January 2022 to 31 March 2022, as a standard activity on the FI rate basis. This excursion remains the key focus and purpose at Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp, as a standard activity included on the FI rate basis and available to all guests. Thus, while continuing to be offered from Wilderness Damaraland Camp, it will be an optional activity at extra cost as of 01 April 2022. As of 01 January 2023, rhino tracking will not be offered from Wilderness Damaraland Camp.

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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.