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Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    The rugged beauty of the Palmwag Concession sets the scene for an impactful encounter with desert-adapted rhinos.

    Photographer credit: Wilderness

  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Pre-dinner drinks in a fairytale desert setting.

    Photographer credit: Wilderness

  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Rooted in the essence of sustainability, mindful menus and indigenous ingredients are celebrated on every plate.

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  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Guests unwind in spacious, airy tented suites that offer sweeping views of the rocky plains.

    Photographer credit: Wilderness

  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Learn from the guardians of the wild as you observe their charges, prehistoric-looking desert-adapted black rhino.

    Photographer credit: Wilderness

  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Discover one of the last untouched places on Earth in Damaraland's infinitely beautiful Palmwag Concession.

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  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    After a morning's desert exploration, enjoy a delicious meal in camp.

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  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    A healthy start to fuel a thrilling day's rhino tracking.

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  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Poaching has been reduced by 80% in five years in the Kunene Region.

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  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Guests who opt to track rhinos are provided with Sealand Explorer bags containing rhino cards for assisting the SRT tracking team with monitoring.

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  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Inspired by the palette, textures, and wildlife of Namibia's extraordinary vistas, the main area’s décor embodies a genuine sense of place.

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  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    An early morning coffee by the fire sets the tone for the day's adventure.

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  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Where better to escape the heat of the day than the main area pool?

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  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    DRC’s wild, desert landscape informs every aspect of this camp and its profound purpose.

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  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Family-style dining encourages an interactive storytelling atmosphere at mealtimes.

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  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Use of natural stone found on site reinforces the camp’s connection to nature.

    Photographer credit: Wilderness

  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Welcome explorers, one and all, to our desert sanctuary.

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  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Deep overhanging stretch fabric roof structures offer protection from the desert sun while preserving the horizon-wide views.

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  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Shades of terracotta, sage, fern greens, and cream bring the natural world into the décor.

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  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    DRC’s impact purpose, together with the starkly beautiful landscape naturally guided the camp design.

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  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    The reimagined camp seamlessly embraces its spectacular Damaraland surrounds, while celebrating its remarkable conservation achievements.

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  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    You don't even need to leave camp to find the perfect sundowner spot.

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  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    There’s no better place to marvel at the southern hemisphere stars than from this remarkably remote Namibian camp.

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  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Lose yourself in the quiet contemplation of the sky filled with a billion stars.

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  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Nature drives showcase the magnitude of the landscape.

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  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    An infinitely gorgeous sundowner spot.

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  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    The camp is accessed via a flight with Wilderness Air to the camp airstrip, followed by a 10-minute vehicle transfer to camp.

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  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    More than just a connection, Wilderness Air is your gateway to our remote wilderness areas.

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Highlights

  • Exclusive opportunity to see Critically Endangered black rhino up close.
  • Track black rhino on foot in Namibia’s astonishing Damaraland with monitors from Wilderness’ on-site conservation partner, Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) Namibia.
  • The area is home to other large mammals which are occasionally seen from nature drives, including zebras, spotted hyenas and giraffes, and antelope such as oryx and springbok.

Destination: Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp is set in a valley in the midst of the expansive 583 000 hectare Palmwag Concession, and looks out over a sweeping plain dotted with Namibia’s fascinating national plant, the welwitschia. It is here, in the seemingly endless desert, that trackers patrol and protect one of the largest free-ranging populations of Critically Endangered desert-adapted black rhino in Africa.

Experience: Rhinos are the star of the show. Guests have the rare opportunity to join SRT monitors on a guided walk, or by vehicle – an original and exclusive wilderness experience. Nature drives to see desert-adapted wildlife and take in the magnificent scenery are also on offer, as are mindful, guided nature walks exploring the smaller fauna and flora of the area. Back in camp guests can have a refreshing dip in the pool and welcome in the night around the campfire while discovering the constellations of the southern sky.

Purpose: Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp is run in conjunction with the local community and Save the Rhino Trust (SRT), so, in addition to guests gaining amazing insight into the ecology and conservation of this area, a portion of their revenue goes to the Trust and its conservation operations. Our pioneering partnership ensures the ongoing conservation of one of the last free-roaming populations of black rhino on the planet.

Wildlife: Stark, beautiful and remote, the area is home to other large animals which are occasionally seen including zebras, spotted hyenas, giraffe and antelope such as oryx and springbok. Even more rare are desert-adapted lions, elephants and even leopards.

Birdlife is prolific and diverse, with most of Namibia's endemics present. Birding enthusiasts have the chance to tick Rüppell’s korhaan, Benguela long-billed lark, Herero chat and Verreauxs' eagle on their lists.

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp: Two decades ago, the camp began as a research base for protecting the area’s unique black rhino subspecies. Today, Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp continues as a beacon of purpose-driven partnership between local communities, Save the Rhino Trust Namibia (SRT), and Wilderness, remaining one of the best places to see these imperilled animals in their pristine natural habitat. The protection of extraordinary desert-adapted wildlife remains central to everything we do at Desert Rhino Camp, including the design of the camp, which is now even more inspired by and connected to this remarkable environment. Guests wind down and relax in their comfortable and airy tented suites offering endless views of the rocky plains. The camp is intimate and private with only six rooms, redesigned to prioritise comfort. Guided by the palette of the textures and wildlife of the desert, Desert Rhino Camp incorporates natural stone found on site, reinforcing the camp’s connection to nature, and providing a sheltered sanctuary in the desert landscape. The convivial campfire is where evening stories begin, knowledge and local traditions are shared and delicious cuisine is celebrated.


Features

TYPE:
Accommodation
NO. ROOMS:
ROOM TYPES
Standard Twin/Double Tent(s) (5 rooms)
Family Accommodation (1 room)
6
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Birding
Nature
Wildlife
PROPERTY FACILITIES:
Library
Pool
ROOM FACILITIES:
Electrical Outlets
Fan
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Mosquito Nets
Safe
Tea / Coffee
Verandah
AVAILABLE SERVICES:
Credit Card Facilities
Private Vehicle (Available)
ACTIVITIES ON SITE:
Bird Watching
Game Drives
Night Drives
Rhino Tracking
Walks (Guided)

Rooms

Standard Twin/Double Tent(s) (5 rooms)

Utilising smart architectural strategies, redesigned Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp focuses on comfort, creating a sheltered haven within the occasionally harsh but always stunning desert environment. Architectural form and materiality drew inspiration from the copper-coloured earth, the red rocks carpeting the ground and the contours of the hills that define the landscape.

All five tents face the rugged desert landscape, featuring deep overhanging stretch fabric roof structures that offer protection from the desert sun while preserving the exquisite horizon views, within this breathtaking desert landscape. Soft interiors showcase stone, timber and leather, celebrating the classic explorer age, while seamlessly blending in modern style and sophistication.

Family Accommodation (1 room)

Families are easily accommodated in two units, each with own en-suite facilities. Sleeping four comfortably. A private rooftop viewing area leads off from the main bedroom that invites quiet contemplation under the vast African sky whilst enjoying a nightcap.

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