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Camp Kipwe

Damaraland, Namibia · Community conservancy

Lodge

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Half board (HB)

Accommodation, Breakfast and 5 more

12 rooms

Bungalows, Kipwe Suite, Luxury Suites

All ages welcome

By air

via Twyfelfontein Airstrip

Limited Wi-Fi

From about A$440

per person / night, sharing

Overview

About Camp Kipwe

Camp Kipwe sits among granite boulders overlooking the Aba Huab valley in Damaraland. Its nine rounded bungalows have private outdoor bathrooms and places to sit outside, while the Kipwe Suite and two Luxury Suites add lounges and heated splash pools. Shared spaces include a pool tucked into the rocks, a lounge, dining room and bar. Dinner and breakfast are included in the standard stay. Guided nature drives search for desert-adapted elephants, with excursions to Twyfelfontein, Burnt Mountain and the Organ Pipes available at extra cost. Children are welcome, and Wi-Fi is limited in this remote setting.

“The boulder setting gives Camp Kipwe its character, with outdoor bathrooms, valley views and a pool among the rocks. It suits travellers who want a comfortable Damaraland base with optional elephant drives and cultural excursions.”
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What you can expect to see

Elephant

Desert-adapted elephant drives and boulder-built rooms overlooking the Aba Huab valley define a stay at Camp Kipwe.

Your stay

What's included

Board: Half board (HB)

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • NTB tourism levy
  • VAT
  • Lounge and dining room
  • Viewpoint and sundowner spot

Not included

  • Concession fees

A compulsory conservancy levy of NAD 235 per adult per night applies from December to March, rising to NAD 345 from April to November. Children do not pay this levy; NightsBridge includes it in the displayed total.

Optional extras (at a cost)

  • Drinks
  • Transfers

Lunch, drinks, activities and airstrip transfers cost extra on the standard rate. Children under six need a private vehicle for game drives, arranged at the lodge when available.

Facilities

Comforts and facilities

At the property

  • Swimming pool
  • Boma
  • Bar
  • Curio shop
  • Limited Wi-Fi

In your room

  • En-suite bathroom
  • Air-conditioning
  • Private deck
  • In-room WiFi
  • Tea/coffee station
  • Safe

Rooms

Where you sleep

  • Bungalows9 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · Outside viewing deck, En-suite bathroom, Air-conditioning, Limited Wi-Fi, Tea & coffee facilities, Hairdryers, In-room safe, Solar geysers
  • Kipwe Suite1 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · Outside viewing deck, Heated splash pool, Private lounge, Air-conditioning, Limited Wi-Fi, Stocked minibar, En-suite bathroom, Laundry for stays of 2 nights or more
  • Luxury Suites2 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · Outside viewing deck, Heated splash pool, Private lounge, Air-conditioning, Limited Wi-Fi, Stocked minibar, En-suite bathroom, Laundry for stays of 2 nights or more

Getting there

How you'll arrive

  1. Twyfelfontein Airstrip
  2. Transfer
  3. Camp Kipwe
How you arrive
By air · via Twyfelfontein Airstrip
Transfers
The drive from Swakopmund takes approximately four hours. Airstrip transfers from Twyfelfontein are available at extra cost on the standard dinner, bed and breakfast rate.

Good to know

Before you book

Check-in
From 13:00
Check-out
By 10:00
Children
All ages welcome
Single travellers
A single supplement applies
Accepted currencies
NAD, ZAR, USD

Before you travel

Australian Government travel advice

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Smartraveller (smartraveller.gov.au), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Summarised and shortened by Explore Africa; read the full advice on Smartraveller.

When to go

Best time to visit

  1. January: Good
  2. February: Good
  3. March: Good
  4. April: Good
  5. May: Good
  6. June: Good
  7. July: Good
  8. August: Good
  9. September: Good
  10. October: Good
  11. November: Good
  12. December: Good
  • Good
Month-by-month notes

Jan

Good

Wildlife: Rainy-season conditions can occur.

Rainfall is generally light and brief during the rainy season. Pack for both hot and cold conditions.

Feb

Good

Wildlife: Rainy-season conditions can occur.

Rainfall is generally light and brief during the rainy season. Pack for both hot and cold conditions.

Mar

Good

Wildlife: Rainy-season conditions can occur.

Rainfall is generally light and brief during the rainy season. Pack for both hot and cold conditions.

Apr

Good

The area is suitable for travel year round. Pack for both hot and cold conditions.

May

Good

The area is suitable for travel year round. Pack for both hot and cold conditions.

Jun

Good

Pack for both hot and cold conditions. Winter nights and early mornings can fall below freezing.

Jul

Good

Pack for both hot and cold conditions. Winter nights and early mornings can fall below freezing.

Aug

Good

Pack for both hot and cold conditions. Winter nights and early mornings can fall below freezing.

Sep

Good

The area is suitable for travel year round. Pack for both hot and cold conditions.

Oct

Good

The rainy season begins in October or November, with generally light, brief rainfall. Pack for both hot and cold conditions.

Nov

Good

Wildlife: The rainy season begins in October or November.

The rainy season begins in October or November, with generally light, brief rainfall. Pack for both hot and cold conditions.

Dec

Good

Wildlife: Rainy-season conditions can occur.

Rainfall is generally light and brief during the rainy season. Pack for both hot and cold conditions.

How we judge each month
  • Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
  • GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
  • Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed by the lodge when you contact them.