Destinations / Namibia / Damaraland
Damaraland
Desert Elephants & Ancient Rock Art
Damaraland is a wild, rugged landscape of red mountains, ancient valleys and dry riverbeds. Desert-adapted elephants and black rhino survive here against the odds, alongside some of Africa's finest prehistoric rock engravings. Remote camps and pioneering community conservation make it one of Namibia's most rewarding regions.
Africa's Untamed Frontier
Desert-Adapted Wildlife
Elephants roam the dry riverbeds in search of water, while Damaraland protects one of the largest free-roaming populations of black rhino in Africa.
Twyfelfontein
Thousands of rock engravings, made by hunter-gatherers over thousands of years, make Twyfelfontein a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's great rock art sites.
Community Conservation
Local communities manage their own conservancies, partnering with lodges to protect wildlife and share in the benefits of tourism.
Unforgettable Experiences
Rugged, remote and deeply rewarding.
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Rhino Tracking
Track desert-adapted black rhino on foot in the Palmwag concession with expert rhino trackers.
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Desert Elephant Drives
Follow elephants along the dry Huab and Aba-Huab riverbeds in search of food and water.
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Twyfelfontein Rock Art
Explore thousands of ancient engravings of giraffe, rhino and lion with a local guide.
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Brandberg Mountain
Visit Namibia's highest mountain and its famous rock paintings.
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Nature Drives & Walks
Discover ancient welwitschia plants, hardy desert birds and reptiles with a naturalist.
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Desert Sleep-outs
Spend a night beneath the stars in a desert hideaway.
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Scenic Flights
See Damaraland's dramatic mountains and plains from above.
When to visit
Damaraland can be visited year-round.
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Cool, dry and clear. Wildlife concentrates around the scarce water sources, which makes tracking easier.
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Hot days with occasional summer storms that green the landscape and bring dramatic skies.
Premier Stays
Remote camps set among mountains and dry riverbeds.
Remote Desert Camps
Intimate camps blending into the rocky landscape, with sweeping views across the plains.
Rhino Camps
Small tented camps dedicated to tracking desert-adapted black rhino.
Desert Lodge
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Pairs Perfectly with…
Because the best safaris rarely stop at one destination.
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Skeleton Coast
Continue to the fog-shrouded coast of shipwrecks and seal colonies.
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Sossusvlei
Contrast rugged mountains with the towering red dunes of the Namib.
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Etosha
Add a classic big-game safari around Etosha's waterholes.
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Victoria Falls
Witness the thundering spectacle of one of the world's greatest waterfalls, just a short flight away.
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Cape Town
End among mountains, vineyards and the Atlantic, in one of the world's most beautiful cities.
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Okavango Delta
Contrast the desert with Botswana's water wilderness for a classic desert-and-delta journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, with expert trackers. Sightings are never guaranteed, but specialist camps offer some of the best chances in Africa.
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Most guests fly by light aircraft from Windhoek or another Namibian region. It is also part of many guided road journeys.
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May to October offers cooler days and easier wildlife tracking, while the summer months bring dramatic storms and fewer visitors.
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We recommend two to three nights, ideally as part of a wider fly-in journey through Namibia.
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Tracking involves early starts, bumpy drives and walking on rocky ground, so a moderate level of fitness is helpful. Minimum ages apply.
