Desert Rhino Camp

Desert Rhino Camp is situated in the Palmwag Concession, an area of outstanding natural beauty covering 450 000 hectare between the Etosha National Park and the Skeleton Coast in Namibia.It is an area of minimalist beauty which is home to a large diversity of desert adapted wildlife, including the largest free roaming black rhino population in Africa. The camp lies amongst rocky outcrops, scrubby vegetation and large makalani palm trees. There are few camps in Africa that are so remote.

The camp is run as a joint venture between Wilderness Safaris and the Save the Rhino Trust. The focus is firmly on the conservation of the rare desert adapted black rhino, a project which is an ongoing success. The Save the Rhino Trust has achieved much since its formation with black rhino populations doubling in numbers.

The camp is small and intimate with just eight luxury tents sleeping a maximum of 18 guests. The Meru style tents have been built off the ground on wooden decks and feature cool cotton interiors and en-suite facilities. The decks have been extended to include private verandas from where guests can enjoy the beautiful views over the desert landscape. The restaurant and lounge area feature open sided walls which make the most of the surrounding views and dinner is enjoyed under the stars around a fire pit.

Activities at Desert Rhino Camp are centred on the rhinos, although there are also significant numbers of desert adapted elephants as well as Hartmann’s mountain zebra, kudu, springbok, gemsbok, giraffe and the ever present predators like hyena, lion, cheetah and leopard which are supported by the Concessions freshwater springs. The area is also home to a large variety of birdlife. Guests at Desert Rhino Camp can enjoy walking safaris and game drives with highly experienced and committed guides who are always more than eager to share their wildlife knowledge.

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