Jan
Green seasonWildlife: Summer heat and occasional rain bring seasonal greenery to Namibia.
Summer heat and occasional rain bring seasonal greenery to Namibia.
Wilderness Damaraland Camp
Damaraland, Namibia · Community conservancy
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Full board+ (FB+)
Accommodation, All meals and 4 more
10 tents
Standard Twin/Double Tent(s), Family Accommodation · Sleeps up to 22 guests
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
Getting there
about 295 km from Walvis Bay airport (WVB)
Wi-Fi in rooms
From about A$900
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Wilderness Damaraland Camp
Wilderness Damaraland Camp looks across the Huab River Valley from a cluster of ten raised, thatched units. Decks open onto rocky desert scenery, while a pool, library and fireside boma offer places to unwind between twice-daily camp activities. Desert-adapted elephants are a central attraction, alongside giraffes, mountain zebras and antelope. The camp is a joint venture with the Torra Conservancy, with revenue supporting community development and infrastructure. Families have a two-bedroom unit with separate entrances and a shared outdoor deck. The fully inclusive stay covers meals, local drinks, park fees and laundry.
“A rewarding choice for travellers drawn to desert wildlife and community-based conservation, with wide-open scenery and a two-bedroom unit for families.”
Best for
Families
Known for
What you can expect to see
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Desert-adapted elephants share the Huab River Valley with giraffes, Hartmann’s mountain zebras and antelope.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board+ (FB+)
Included
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Twice-daily camp activities
- Park fees
- Laundry
- Local drinks
Not included
Premium imported drinks and champagne are excluded.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Library
- Bar
- Boma
- Deck
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Tea/coffee station
- Safe
Rooms
Where you sleep
Sleeps up to 22 guests
- Standard Twin/Double Tent(s)9 at camp · En-suite bathroom, Raised wooden platform, Large deck
- Family Accommodation1 at camp · Two bedrooms, En-suite bathrooms, Shared outdoor deck
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- How you arrive
- about 295 km from Walvis Bay airport (WVB)
Good to know
Before you book
- Children
- All ages welcome. Family rooms available
Before you travel
Australian Government travel advice
Namibia
Level 1: Exercise normal safety precautions
Last updated
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When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Green season
- February: Green season
- March: Good
- April: Good
- May: Good
- June: Dry season, best game viewing
- July: Dry season, best game viewing
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Dry season, best game viewing
- November: Good
- December: Green season
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Good
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Feb
Green seasonWildlife: Summer heat and occasional rain bring seasonal greenery to Namibia.
Summer heat and occasional rain bring seasonal greenery to Namibia.
Mar
GoodWildlife: Milder weather and clear days suit searches for desert-adapted elephants in Damaraland.
Milder weather and clear days suit searches for desert-adapted elephants in Damaraland.
Apr
GoodWildlife: Milder weather and clear days suit searches for desert-adapted elephants in Damaraland.
Milder weather and clear days suit searches for desert-adapted elephants in Damaraland.
May
GoodWildlife: Milder weather and clear days suit searches for desert-adapted elephants in Damaraland.
Milder weather and clear days suit searches for desert-adapted elephants in Damaraland.
Jun
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry winter weather brings comfortable days, cold nights and strong desert-elephant viewing.
Dry winter weather brings comfortable days, cold nights and strong desert-elephant viewing.
Jul
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry winter weather brings comfortable days, cold nights and strong desert-elephant viewing.
Dry winter weather brings comfortable days, cold nights and strong desert-elephant viewing.
Aug
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry winter weather brings comfortable days, cold nights and strong desert-elephant viewing.
Dry winter weather brings comfortable days, cold nights and strong desert-elephant viewing.
Sep
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry conditions favour wildlife viewing; daytime heat builds towards summer.
Dry conditions favour wildlife viewing; daytime heat builds towards summer.
Oct
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry conditions favour wildlife viewing; daytime heat builds towards summer.
Dry conditions favour wildlife viewing; daytime heat builds towards summer.
Nov
GoodWildlife: Heat builds and isolated thunderstorms begin; cloud can affect stargazing.
Heat builds and isolated thunderstorms begin; cloud can affect stargazing.
Dec
Green seasonWildlife: Summer heat and occasional rain bring seasonal greenery to Namibia.
Summer heat and occasional rain bring seasonal greenery to Namibia.
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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