Damaraland Camp

Each tent is a thatched unit raised off the ground. It offers each guest a large outdoor deck on which to admire the stunning views and unwind during the hottest of days. Each room also has its own En-suite as well as a lounge area for evenings spent in. Other amenities include complimentary internet access, tea/ coffee, a safe, mosquito nets and a laundry service. Alongside this there will be a fan for the hottest of days at the camp.

The family tent is a thatched unit raised off the ground and offers guests a large outdoor deck on which to admire the stunning views and unwind during the hottest of days. The family room also has its own En-suite. Other amenities include complimentary internet access, tea/ coffee, a safe, mosquito nets and a laundry service. Alongside this there will be a fan for the hottest of days at the camp.

There is a dining area on site at the camp where breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided. All this including snacks and drinks, both soft and alcoholic.

Game drives are available both in the morning and the afternoon at the camp, revealing the wildlife and scenery of the region in all its glory. A highlight is spotting the desert-adapted elephant. The natural cycle of rainfall will dictate the seasonal movement of wildlife in the area which will affect what guests are able to witness during their trip. Night drives are also available to witness the life of nocturnal animals in the reserve.

Guided nature walks will allow guests to learn about the geological wonders of the area as well as explore the flora and fauna that has adapted to survive such harsh conditions in the desert. Other sightings include birds and reptiles.

An exclusive trip that is available at Damaraland Camp for a limited amount of time is rhino tracking. Guests will set out early in the morning by vehicle to follow the Save the Rhino monitors as they track one of their charges. Due to the nature of the natural terrain, long distances will be covered and other wildlife creatures will likely spotted as well as the black rhino itself.

Damaraland is an area known for its ancient rock art and guests that stay at the camp for three nights or more can take a day drive to visit the remains of this ancient art.

The Torra community have formed a very successful partnership with Wilderness Safaris, acting as landlord to protect the area. This has resulted in the 352,000 hectare are being proclaimed the first community conservancy in Namibia. Wildlife is able to flourish once again thanks to this partnership and poaching has substantially decreased.

The Torra Conservancy supports the healthy populations of rare desert-adapted elephant and black rhinos. It also has giraffes, mountain zebras, lions and cheetahs that are being protected within the area.

Wilderness Safaris aim is that if the camps ever needed to be moved they could do so without leaving an imprint on the land. All Wilderness Safari camps are built in the most eco-friendly way possible. To reduce their carbon footprint and to help them become carbon neutral in their operations, they invest in new technologies to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels

Each guest tent has its own small solar panel to provide energy, taking advantage of the naturally hot climate in the process. A solar-powered geyser also provides hot water to the camp and its guests.

The camp is powered by a hybrid system that combines a diesel-powered generator that charges a bank of batteries. This in turn supplies part of the camp with its electricity and the generator only needs to operate eight hours a day.

Waste water is treated is treated in a trickle plant, ensuring that the water is clean before being allowed to reach the natural environment. A reverse osmosis filtration system is also in place on site to provide guests with high quality drinking water, reducing the need for plastic water bottles in the process.

The camp only allows eco-friendly chemicals and detergents to be used on site and this is managed and monitored against very strict in-house environmental standards.

Pack for a Purpose is a non-profit organisation that provides travellers with up to date information about required supplies for community-based projects. Guests can therefore contribute to the list of needs for these projects and view information on the Pack for a Purpose website.

The Wilderness Wildlife Trust is an independent non-profit organisation associated with the Wilderness Group. It supports an abundance of projects across Africa and the researchers address the needs of existing wildlife populations to seek solutions that will help the endangered species. The trust also provides training and education for local people and the community. Its three key areas are research and conservation, anti-poaching management and community empowerment.

Africa’s lion population has almost halved in the past 25 years, meaning that their protection is even more vital than it once was. Threats include habitat loss, illegal wildlife trade, human-lion conflict and poaching. The Lion Recovery Fund, established in 2017, is in partnership with the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation to protect the population of lions that are left. The aim alongside preserving their species is to restore their landscape and hopefully doubling the numbers of lions across Africa by 2050.