Damaraland Camp
Situated on the north bank of the Huab River Valley and in the 80,000-hectare Torra Wildlife Conservancy, Damaraland Camp seamlessly blends with the surrounding environment. Each of its ten adobe-styled, safari tent structures, is raised up on wooden decks to take in the magnificent views. The tents are cooled by fan and have a thatched roof and canvas wraparound, while the ensuite bathroom has a rugged finish resembling local village clay walls.
Visitors rise early to track the endangered black rhino or take nature drives into the Huab River System to see the rare desert elephants and other species that have adapted to desert life, with the odd sighting of lion and cheetah.
After cooling off in the swimming pool, walks are recommended in the late afternoons and they provide an opportunity to birdwatch or appreciate other forms of desert life such as the Euphorbia and Shepherd trees. Star gazing is nothing short of spectacular.
An excursion to the world-famous Twyfelfontein rock engravings nearby is a must, and a cultural visit to a nearby village also provides an opportunity to understand the rare synergy orchestrated between owner and operator, Wilderness Safaris, and this unique community – a partnership that is one of the most successful sustainable tourism models today.