Damaraland Camp Wilderness Safaris

Main accommodation - western region

Damaraland Camp is located on the north bank of the Huab River valley, 90 kilometres inland from Torra Bay. The brooding mass of the Brandberg provides a focal point, almost 100 kilometres to the south.  Early morning mists, generated by the meeting of the icy Atlantic and the warm land mass along the Skeleton Coast, drift inland along the river line, providing sustenance to varied life forms. Huab river flows only once or twice during the short rainy season, seldom breaking through the dunes to the ocean.
Damaraland Camp was rated as one of the top destinations of the "Ultimate Safari" in the March 1999 issue of Conde Nast Traveller. The Camp is winner of a Silver Otter award for the best eco-tourism project in  the world.

The Camp offers accommodation in nine large comfortable walk-in tents with doors. All tents have valley views and each has en suite facilities and a covered veranda. The main living area made from local rock and canvas. A feature of the camp is a stunning rock plunge pool tucked away in a mini gorge behind the camp. Dinner can be enjoyed in an open-air "kraal" under a stars.

Wildlife:

The natural laws of food and water availability dictate the movement and cycles of the rare and endangered desert elephants, black rhinoceroses, gemsbok, kudu, springbok and other species adapted to desert's harsh conditions. Lions and cheetahs have spotted in the area occasionally.

Facilities and statistics:

Member of Hospitality Association of Namibia. 18 beds are available in 9 tents. The main lodge houses a bar, lounge and dining area. Activities revolve around nature drives into the Huab River system in search of desert elephants and other specially adapted flora and fauna. Walking in the Damaraland area is spectacular and is highly recommended as an afternoon activity. With prior notice, a trip can be arranged to the famous Twyfelfontein rock engravings located nearby. A full day excursion is available to track the endangered desert-adapted black rhino subject to the availability of a vehicle. Private vehicles for these excursions can be booked at an additional cost subject to availability either prior to departure or directly with the camp manager.

2008 rates per night per person - DBB:

2008 rates per night per person - FI:

Notes:

All Wilderness Safaris' establishments: due to a high demand the full balance is due strictly not later than 10 weeks prior to arrival!
Special meals can be booked in advance. Rates are subject to change without prior notice should tax be increased or Government levies introduced. Rates include full board and Value Added Tax.

Directions:

Take the B1 to Okahandja and then continue on the B2 to Karibib (the Swakopmund road).  At Karibib you turn right onto the C33 to Omaruru (actually the turn is on your left, with the C33 bridging over the B2 to continue right to Omaruru – just follow the sign posts). From Omaruru take the 2344 gravel road via Omatjette. You will arrive later at the junction with the C35, where you turn right.  Proceed on this road and turn left on to road 2612 that is signpost “Twyfelfontein”. Follow this road all the way to its natural T-junction with the C39/2620, where you turn left.  After crossing the Huab River, (there is no sign, but it is a very wide, sandy river crossing that is obvious), you will climb a slope to a small hamlet on the left, called Vrede. There is a derelict yellow lorry on the right at this village and a distinct sandstone outcrop one kilometre or so further on. Go past this village up a very steep pass, and on the down slope you will see the camp signpost on the left at a hamlet called Fonteine Pos, 12 km from the river crossing.

If you are not in a 4x4 vehicle, you will be met at either 14h00 or 17h00 at Fonteine Pos. The community there will take care of your vehicle for you and show you where to park it.  I have advised the camp that you will arrive for the 17h00 pick up time only, so let me know if you would like to change it to 14h00. Do note that if you do not arrive in time for the pick up times stated above, the community will radio the camp for somebody to come meet you. However, it will take about 40 minutes for the driver to drive from the camp to the pick up point, so please try to arrive in time for the times mentioned above.

If you are driving to the camp itself (no small cars), proceed past the farmhouse and take the first left turn down the valley and take the next left turn about 1500 metres from the farm itself. Proceed for another 1500 metres and you will see the camp on the right. There are signs indicating the route.

CHILDREN'S POLICY

• Minimum age limit is 8 years.
• 13 years old and above: full rate even if sharing with parents.

Pick-up times: strictly 14:00 and 17:00.

6 nights or longer in any of Wilderness Safaris' camps & lodges (except Skeleton Coast):
3% discount!

Full list of camps and lodges is here

Reservations & information:

Elena Travel Services & Car Hire CC
P.O. Box 3127 Windhoek, Namibia
Fax:  +264 61 244558
E-mail: info@namibweb.com

To book:

1) you can e-mail us requesting information and/or rates

Reservations are only accepted in writing: by fax or via e-mail.
Final availability confirmation: in writing: by fax or via e-mail.

See also: Terms & conditions, Payment options and Cancellation policy

PICTURE GALLERY: DAMARALAND & DAMARALAND CAMP

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