
Visit Damaraland, Namibia
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Damaraland has a wild and rugged landscape and is one of Namibia’s least populated areas.
Southern Damaraland’s great attractions include the Gross Spitzkoppe and Brandberg Mountain, both home to a wealth of rock art and best seen at sunset.
Rock art
Twyfelfontein has hundreds of engravings (mostly depicting animals) and is perfect for a few hours' exploration. Driving to and from these you will often encounter donkey carts and tiny roadside stalls that sell gemstones and seed pod mobiles.
Wildlife of Damaraland
In Northern Damaraland there are thriving populations of wild game including gemsbok, kudu, springbok, Hartmann’s zebra, desert-adapted elephant and black rhino. Here, tracts of land have been designated ‘concession areas’. These areas are huge and villages are present but tourism is strictly limited. Operators work in conjunction with the local communities creating camps with local guides and where a proportion of all income goes straight to the community. They are excellent initiatives and give you the opportunity to explore the area with those who know it best.
As many of the camps in Damaraland are far from the roads and offer a number of activities we recommend you stay for at least three days. This will allow you to get the most out of the area and give you an excellent chance of finding the desert elephant.
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Suggested itineraries featuring Damaraland
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Damaraland, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near Damaraland
- Kaokoland 233 kilometers away
- Erongo Mountains 236 kilometers away
- Etosha National Park 241 kilometers away
- Swakopmund and Pelican Point 295 kilometers away
- The Skeleton Coast 314 kilometers away
- Waterberg Plateau 321 kilometers away
- Walvis Bay 324 kilometers away
- Northern Namibia 367 kilometers away
- The Central Highlands 380 kilometers away
- Windhoek 409 kilometers away
Photos of Damaraland
Accommodation choices for Damaraland
We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Damaraland. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Grootberg Lodge
Grootberg Lodge is the first conservancy-owned lodge in Namibia, empowering the local community and encouraging conservation over poaching. Set high on the hillside, it offers some of the finest views in the country and its rock and thatch chalets provide comfortable, rustic accommodation.
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Etendeka Mountain Camp
Set within a beautifully rugged landscape, Etendeka Mountain Camp is a simple ecolodge that offers an authentic safari experience. With exceptional guiding, a stay here allows you to immerse yourself in Namibia’s incredible wildlife and scenery.
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Doro Nawas Camp
Set in a wonderfully scenic location surrounded by grassy plains, red cliffs and towering mountains, Doro Nawas Camp offers a characterful base from which to explore the area’s wildlife and the nearby ancient rock art at Twyfelfontein.
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Camp Kipwe
Camp Kipwe is located in a superb position in Damaraland, making it a great base for exploring the southern region and all it has to offer whilst making the most of the panoramic views over the rocky kopjes, valleys and hills.
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Mowani Mountain Camp
Mowani Mountain Camp has been beautifully and thoughtfully constructed. It is very peaceful and relaxing and from pretty much everywhere in camp you get outstanding views.
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Huab Lodge
Huab is somewhere to go for a few days and relax. The bungalows are very comfortable, the food is good and activities gentle and enjoyable. We recommend it for a stay of at least two nights.
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Desert Rhino Camp
Rhino Camp is comfortable and luxurious with high standards throughout. With only a handful of tents, guests are assured of personal attention and a really authentic safari atmosphere.
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Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
Although large the lodge is excellent value for money and a good base from which to explore southern Damaraland.
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Damaraland Camp
Damaraland Camp is a comfortable lodge in a remote and wild area. The surrounding scenery is stunning. Due to the community involvement the staff are particularly friendly and have a real passion for the area in which they have grown up.
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Damara Mopane Lodge
Damara Mopane Lodge is an ideal base for exploring Damaraland. There is a swimming pool where you can enjoy a sundowner drink and view a Namibian sunset.