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Camp Kipwe, situated within the Twyfelfontein Conservancy in the stunning Damaraland area, is the sister lodge of Mowani Mountain Camp. Damaraland is renown for its geology, unusual rock formations, rock paintings, and rare desert-adapted flora and fauna. It's in within easy reach of the famous Twyfelfontein rock etchings site.
The "camp" itself has eight igloo-shaped twin bedded bungalows, suitable to accommodate a maximum of 16 guests at a time. Outside, each bungalow has an en-suite bathroom with a shower, a safe, as well as a private verandah overlooking the surrounding plains. The main facilities includes a dining room, where breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner is served at fixed times. Guests can relax and unwind in the lounge, a meeting place to discuss travel and safari experiences with other guests, or around the swimming pool. The mountain views from here are breathtaking as are the stunning sunsets.
Activities include elephant nature drives lasting 3-6 hours, starting in the morning. These guided trips include exploring the surrounding area in a 4x4 vehicle, in search of Namibia's remaining desert dwelling elephant. There are only two groups of desert dwelling Elephants in the world, one in Mali and the other in Namibia! These elephants have adapted to their dry and often sandy conditions by having smaller body mass and larger feet in comparison to other elephants. Eighty years ago, more than 3000 elephants seasonally lived in Namibia’s Kunene Region, mostly in the ephemeral rivers. Hunters and poachers killed most of them by the early 1980’s. Over the past 20 years, MET, NGOs and Community Game Guards have protected them, so approximately 600 elephants roam the region today. A unique and worthwhile adventure, offered by both Camp Kipwe and Mowani Mountain Camp.
Twylfelfontein excursions last for around 2 ½ hrs, starting in the afternoon. The drive includes a visit to the Burnt Mountain, the Organ Pipes, as well as to the fascinating Bushman Engravings.
There are a number of guided nature walks that will cover trails in and around Camp Kipwe, the length can be determined by the guests.
Children are accepted at Camp Kipwe, and special meals can be arranged on request. Parents are advised to watch their children closely at all times, as the area is known for snakes and scorpions. Camp Kipwe is also surrounded by boulders, which can get quite slippery and dangerous at times, so please ensure that children are monitered to avoid serious injuries. |