Location:
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Damaraland Camp is a rare venture
which integrates the local villagers, the environment and sustainable wildlife. Located
on the north face of the Huab River Valley, 90 km. from Torra Bay on Namibia's Skeleton
Coast, the camp presents endless vistas across stark plains, ancient valleys and soaring
peaks. The brooding mass of the Brandberg provides a focal point, almost 100 km. to the
south. Early morning mists (fog) generated by the Atlantic and the warm land mass along
the Skeleton Coast drift inland along the river line, providing sustenance to varied life
forms. The river flows only once or twice during the short rain season, seldom breaking
through the dunes to the ocean. |
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Accommodation:
| Nine comfortable walk-in tents, face
the valley view and each has en-suite facilities and a roomy verandah. The main living
area combines dining and pub under canvass, and an open fire is enjoyed during calm
evenings. The camp features a lovely rock pool. |
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Game Viewing / Activities:
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Wildlife is not
concentrated, and the natural laws of food and water availability indicate the movement
and cycles of the rare and endangered Desert Elephant, Black Rhino, Oryx, Kudu, Springbok
and other species that have to come to terms with life in a desert environment.
Activities center around nature drives
and walks into the Huab River system. |
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Working with the
community...
| The camp is
the result of more than two year's work with the "Riemvasmaker" people of the
area, and our joint philosophy now provides the blueprint for future community tourism
projects in Namibia. With the assistance of the Integrated Rural Development & Nature
Conservation, the World Wildlife Fund, and other concerned organizations, we believe
we have put in place the seeds of a truly sustainable asset. |
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Through the camp providing
income, training and pride of ownership, the community are realizing the value of their
wildlife assets. They are actively involved in the protection and management of wildlife
and the land we are privileged to share with them. Star gazing is "par excellence", with
crystal-clear night skies. There are no fences in the area which gives one a complete
feeling of freedom not often found, but in Namibia...!!
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Rates:
Please contact us for a suggested
itinerary and quote
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