Trunk and Tracks Namibia

Wolwedans Desert Lodge | NamibRand Nature Reserve

1 May 2020 - 3 May 2020

Set in the breathtaking NamibRand Nature Reserve, Wolwedans Desert Lodge offers a front-row seat to the vast beauty of the Namib Desert. Surrounded by rolling orange dunes, rugged mountains, and an infinite sky, this serene retreat provides an unforgettable base for exploring one of Namibia’s most spectacular landscapes.

Wolwedans Desert Lodge combines the charm of a tented camp with the comfort of permanent structures. Its ultra-spacious tented rooms are designed to maximise the views, with private verandas opening onto untouched desert vistas. Drift off under a blanket of stars with the canvas blinds rolled up, letting the cool desert breeze lull you to sleep. The main lodge features two lounges, sundowner decks, a library, a tea deck, a wine cellar, and dining rooms that cater to both intimate meals and lively conversations with fellow travellers.

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, sundowners on the dunes, e-biking through the reserve, or San Bushman walks. Stargazing under Namibia’s pristine night skies and hot air balloon rides add extra magic.

INSIDER’S TIP: Don’t miss the “Antares” Naked Eye Star Safari – NamibRand is one of the world’s few designated Dark Sky Reserves!

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Namib Rand Nature Reserve Credit: Mel Van Zyl Namib Rand Nature Reserve

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Wolwedans Nature Drive Credit: Mel Van Zyl Wolwedans Nature Drive

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Wolwedans Nature Drives Credit: Mel Van Zyl Wolwedans Nature Drives

Desert Lodge from Above Credit: Mel Van Zyl

Vast landscapes Credit: Mel Van Zyl

Meet the Locals Credit: Wolwedans

A Rare Chance for Silence and Solitude Credit: Wolwedans

A Breakfast to Remember Credit: Mel Van Zyl

Swapping Stories by the Fire Credit: Mel Van Zyl

Once in a Lifetime Dinner Setting Credit: Mel Van Zyl

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Private Deck & Outdoor Shower Credit: Mel Van Zyl

Spacious Rooms Open out onto the Desert Credit: Mel Van Zyl

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Accredited Dark Sky Reserve Credit: Wolwedans

Explore Credit: Mel Van Zyl

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Rise with Coffee in the Dunes Credit: Mel Van Zyl

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Unforgettable Desert Sleepout Credit: Mel Van Zyl

Heart & Home Village Tour Credit: Mel Van Zyl

Hearty Food Credit: Wolwedans

Heart & Home Village Tour Credit: Wolwedans

Heart & Home Village Tour Credit: Mel Van Zyl

Energise Credit: Wolwedans

Bushman Walk Credit: Wolwedans

Spa Treatments Credit: Mel Van Zyl

Your Stay

2 Nights

Your Rooms

1x Mountain View Suite/s

Fast Facts

4 Star

Lodge

Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, German

No. Rooms: 9

Special Interests: Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife

Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp | Hoanib River

3 May 2020 - 6 May 2020

The name “Skeleton Coast” conjures up romantic images of desolate beauty, and proudly remote Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp in the Kaokoveld does not disappoint. The dry bed of the Hoanib River supports a thin green ribbon of vegetation and the wild beaches of the Atlantic coast are within reach, with their noisy seal colonies and eerily quiet shipwreck remnants.

Eight large en-suite tents (including one family unit) and the main area provide shady viewpoints, while nature drives into the surrounding area reveal a wealth of desert-adapted wildlife. Desert-adapted lion and brown hyena may also be glimpsed in this vast but far from lifeless landscape.

INSIDER'S TIP: On a stay of three nights or more, a coastal excursion to The Skeleton Coast is included. Usually involving a drive down to the coast and a flight back to camp, to see such a diverse area both on the ground and in the air.

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Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp Credit: Wilderness

Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp Credit: Wilderness Main area lounge

Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp Credit: Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp - guest tent interior

Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp Credit: Wilderness Aerial view of Hoanib Skeleton Coast

Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp Credit: Wilderness Elephant at Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp

Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp Credit: Wilderness Hoanib Landscape

Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp Credit: Wilderness Elephant feeds on seed pods

Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp Credit: Wilderness Visit to the seal colony at Skeleton Coast

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Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp Credit: Wilderness Dining

Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp Credit: Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp

Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp Credit: Wilderness Hoanib Camp lounge

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Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp Credit: Wilderness Guest tent interior

Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp Credit: Wilderness Guest tent

Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp Credit: Wilderness Guest tent deck

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Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp Credit: Wilderness Dining table

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Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp Credit: Wilderness Lounge area

Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp Credit: Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp

Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Campp Credit: Wilderness Pool deck

Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp Credit: Wilderness Main area

Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp Credit: Wilderness Main area lounge deck

Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp Credit: Wilderness Pool deck

Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp Credit: Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp - guest tent

Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp Credit: Wilderness

Your Stay

3 Nights

Your Rooms

1x Tented Room/s

Fast Facts

Lodge

No. Rooms: 8

Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Wildlife

Wilderness Serra Cafema | Hartmann Valley

6 May 2020 - 8 May 2020

Set amongst shady trees on the banks of the Kunene River, Wilderness Serra Cafema is one of the most remote camps in southern Africa, its Portuguese name originating from the mountains that dominate the northern skyline. Guests fall asleep to the sound of rushing water, while by day they explore one of the driest deserts in the world.

Activities here are varied, including boating (water levels permitting), walking, viewing breathtaking landscapes, as well as carefully guided quad-bike excursions that tread lightly on the dunes. In this isolated region, the Himba people continue their nomadic, traditional way of life and when in the area, guests have the opportunity to meet them and learn about their lifestyle and traditions.

INSIDER'S TIP: Most authentic Himba cultural experience in all of Namibia!

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Wilderness Serra Cafema Credit: Wilderness

Wilderness Serra Cafema Credit: Wilderness Experience sweeping vistas over the endless dunes

Wilderness Serra Cafema Credit: Wilderness Drinks stop with an expansive view

Wilderness Serra Cafema Credit: Wilderness The Himba are nomadic hunter-gatherers indigenous to the Kunene Region

Wilderness Serra Cafema Credit: Wilderness Himba children grow up in the care of the village women

Wilderness Serra Cafema Credit: Wilderness Himba women are famous for covering themselves with otjize paste [a cosmetic mixture of butterfat and ochre pigment]