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  • Location: Namibia, Damaraland
  • Type of Accommodation: Tented Camp
  • Comfort Level: Luxury

overview

Set in the private Palmwag area of rugged, beautiful Damaraland, Desert Rhino Camp is a luxury tented camp run in conjunction with the Save the Rhino Trust. The camp contributes directly to the Trust, a lifeline for the region's endangered black rhino and is ultimately an important contributor to the sustainability of this vulnerable area and its surprisingly diverse wildlife.

You will share Desert Rhino Camp with dedicated conservationists and local trackers for a unique game viewing experience. The morning and afternoon game drives centre around tracking rhino although there are also healthy populations of antelope, and the predator population is the largest outside of the Etosha National Park with over 100 lion, cheetah, leopard, and brown and spotted hyena resident. Moreover, birding enthusiasts are sure to appreciate the prolific and diverse birdlife in the Palmwag area.

Recent accolades & press

  •  World's Best Safari - Travel and Leisure World Service Awards 2010

highlights

  • Pristine & remote Damaraland wilderness location
  • Track black rhino & desert-adapted elephant
  • Run in conjunction with Save the Rhino
  • Prolific & diverse birdlife
  • Excellent photographic opportunities

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Facilities

The L-shaped main tent hugs the open campfire and consists of a comfortable lounge area on one side and a long dining table on the other.

All areas have sweeping views of Damaraland's stark but beautiful scenery.

General Facilities

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    Bar
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    Laundry service

Dining

At Desert Rhino Camp a breakfast buffet, including a cooked breakfast, is available to keep you going during your morning game viewing activities, while lunch is usually a picnic surrounded by desert scenery.

Late afternoon tea with sweet and savoury options is available in camp before your afternoon drive and in the evening a variety of delicious dishes are enjoyed outside and under the stars around the open-air fireplace.

Standard Tent

The camp's eight canvas tents are raised on wooden decks that extend into private verandas with endless views of Damaraland's magical landscapes. The simple en suite bathrooms have a flush toilet, a basin with hot and cold water provided and a bucket shower with hot water on demand.

Standard Tent AMENITIES

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    En-suite shower only
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    Outside area

Activities

  • Animal tracking experience
  • Birding
  • Full-day safari
  • Game drives
  • Night drives
  • Picnics
  • Bush dining
  • Guided walks
  • 4x4 drives
 
  • dates rates from board basis
  • 25 Mar 2013 - 14 Jun 2013 $470 Fully Inclusive
  • 15 Jun 2013 - 31 Oct 2013 $680 Fully Inclusive
  • 01 Nov 2013 - 19 Dec 2013 $470 Fully Inclusive
  • 20 Dec 2013 - 10 Jan 2014 $545 Fully Inclusive

All rates are quoted per person sharing per night unless otherwise stipulated

Please note, additional room types are also available. Request a quote for rate detail

Pricing is meant as a guide only.

Go2Africa contracts rates that are significantly below accommodation general public rack rates. Due to contract confidentiality we are often not able to publish our best rate.

Contact us – via Request a Quote – for an accurate, market best rate.

All prices are subject to availability, change or increase without notice and seasonality.

Single supplements are often applicable. Options and rates vary from supplier to supplier.

Traveller Reviews

  • We had great tented accommodations and was very well conceived. The trekking black rhinos on foot was exciting and great exercise. The staff here (led by Daphne) were top notch.

    Memos Amphitrion Holidays S.A., January 2010

  • At Desert Rhino we finally spot a rhino and were able to track him, there is a 50% chance of finding one on their vast reserve. Animal viewing there was very limited but the landscape was beautiful!

    Connie Blome, June 2009

  • One of the highlights : it was interesting to stay in a tented camp after our very 'comfortable' stay in Purros.. On the second day we went alone with the rhino trackers (since we were the only guests in the camp) a very good experience. In total we saw 5 black rhinos! its worth to stay at least 2 days to give you a chance to see the rhinos. We liked the tented camp experience, and this is where staff and guides were the most friendly during whole trip.

    Jean Setlakwe, January 2008

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Bonita Twigg

Bonita Twigg

Africa Safari Expert

"Set amongst rocky hills in the Damaraland region of Namibia, this camp offers a home away from home with management that will look after your every need."

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We had great tented accommodations and was very well conceived. The trekking black rhinos on foot was exciting and great exercise. The staff here (led by Daphne) were top notch.

Memos Amphitrion Holidays S.A., January 2010 >View more reviews