Chameleon Holidays & Travel for Safaris & Vacations in Africa | Southern Africa | Namibia | Damaraland Camp - Wilderness Camp

Damaraland Camp is a warm, friendly place situated in the Huab River Valley in one of the most pristine wilderness areas in Namibia; as such it offers endless vistas across stark plains, ancient valleys and soaring inselberg of the Brandberg Mountains. Damaraland Camp is a rare synergy which integrates the local community and the environment with sustainable eco-tourism, and has won an array of awards including the 2005 WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Conservation Award, one of the top two global travel environmental awards in the world. While started by Wilderness Safaris, Damaraland Camp is now owned, and run mostly by the local community. Here, sustainable eco-tourism is at its best with the camp running solely on solar power, (don't worry there is no lack of sunshine in Namibia).

Located on the north face of the Haub River valley 90 kilometres from Torra Bay, the camp is situated in the mountainous region of north-west Namibia. 10 large Meru-style walk-in tents with en-suite facilities provide accommodation. The stone living area combines dining room and pub and an open fire is enjoyed on calm evenings. There is a swimming pool next to the bar. An open campfire and outdoor 'boma' are enjoyed during calm evenings and stargazing is superb thanks to the crystal-clear night skies.

Large wildlife is not concentrated year-round here, the natural cycle of rainfall dictating its seasonal movements along the Huab River. Activities include nature drives, walks and mountain biking during which guests can see species such as desert-adapted elephant, gemsbok, greater kudu springbok, and occasionally cheetah and black rhino as well interesting flora like euphorbias and shepherd's trees. The area also has some of Africa's best rock engravings including the famous Twyfelfontein etchings.