Damaraland Camp

Damaraland Camp looks out over the Huab River Valley, where ancient mountains, open plains and dry riverbeds shape one of Namibia’s most striking wilderness areas. This is a place people often come for the desert-adapted elephants, but the experience reaches further than wildlife alone. With its strong ties to the local Torra Conservancy, the camp creates a space where conservation and community are closely linked.

Get ready to explore a landscape full of contrast and detail. Game drives focus on the region’s desert-adapted wildlife, including elephant, black rhino, giraffe, zebra, gemsbok and springbok, with the chance of predators such as lion, cheetah or brown hyena. Guided experiences also bring out the smaller and older stories of the area, from scorpion walks after dark to excursions to ancient rock art sites and time spent learning about Damara culture and the Torra community’s role in conservation. Back at camp, enjoy desert breakfasts, afternoons by the pool and boma dinners under a sky strewn with stars.

The camp’s elevated adobe-style thatched suites are designed to keep the landscape in view, with wide outlooks across the plains and a simple sense of comfort that suits the setting. The style is open and understated, allowing the scenery, light and sense of remoteness to remain the main event.