Damaraland is a different kind of wilderness in Namibia with spectacular wide open spaces interrupted by mountains and ancient craters that hide many pre-historic treasures. The breath-taking mountainous region of Damaraland is home to an assortment of desert-adapted wildlife such as elephant, rhino, zebra and lion, which eke out an existence in this near-barren landscape.
It’s hot and dry and seemingly without life, yet San Bushmen lived here for thousands of years leaving amazing Rock Art at Twyfelfontein for the world to see – one of the most extensive collections ever found. Observe the intense colours of nature, find out what a Petrified Forest looks like and see fantastic rock formations that are millions of years old. The picturesque Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain, is a not-to-be-missed attraction which is home to thousands of ancient rock paintings – most notably the White Lady.
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Damaraland Camp is situated in the Huab River Valley in one of the best wilderness areas in Namibia, offering endless vistas across stark plains, ancient valleys and a stunning ochre-purple mountain backdrop. Ten large en-suite, adobe-style thatched units (including a family unit) are raised off the ground, each with a walk-in dressing area and a large deck on which to sit and contemplate the desert. Activities include nature drives and walks during which guests can see species such as desert-adapted elephant, gemsbok, kudu and springbok, as well as rare succulent plants. Further afield, ancient rock art and geological wonders dot the area.
The largest free-ranging population of black rhino in Africa can be found at Desert Rhino Camp. Desert Rhino Camp lies amongst rolling, rocky hills of the 450 000-hectare Palmwag Concession, this region is marked for its tranquil, minimalist beauty, surprising wealth of arid-adapted wildlife. Set in a wide valley, accommodation at Desert Rhino Camp consists of eight raised Meru-style canvas tents with front verandas to take in the sweeping views in front dotted with scattered euphorbia and ancient welwitschia plants, and the dramatic Etendeka Mountains. Activities include rhino tracking on foot and by vehicle with Save the Rhino Trust trackers, full-day outings with a picnic lunch, birding and nature drives.
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