RegionDamaraland
Refuge to miraculous desert-adapted wildlife, including lions and elephants
During the day, Damarland’s boundless sceneries, breathtaking boulders, and vast mountains will have your eyes locked on its landscapes. At night, the African sky is switched on, and you’ll be enchanted all over again. As one of Namibia’s last “unofficial” wildlife regions, Damaraland is home to the desert-adapted lions and elephants, gemsbok, zebra, giraffe, and spotted hyena. Hosting some of Southern Africa’s finest prehistoric rock art engravings, an iconic petrified forest, and home to the Damara people, every inch of the magnificent 160.000 ha area will transport you into another world.
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From $7,134 /person
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Wilderness Safaris by Flight: Namibia’s Ancient Landscapes & Desert-adapted Wildlife
From $6,534 /person
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Discover Namibia's Unspoiled Terrains with Gondwana Collection's Camping2go
From $642 /person
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You’ll be relieved to hear that the dramatic and glorious Damaraland is a year-long destination! However, the best time to visit is in May through to September, due to animals frequenting waterholes, so you’ll be spoiled with especially rare sightings. If you want Damaraland all to yourself, avoid visiting in July to September when some places can get rather busy. From October to January things can get heated during the day, so come prepared with clothes to stay cool and enough water to hydrate you during your daily experiences!
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Featured Stays
Discover the extraordinary
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Ai Aiba Lodge
Thatched safari lodge in the rocky foothills of the Erongo Mountains
From $95 /person
- Namibia
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Camp Doros
Intimate camp in Damaraland, focused on rhino conservation and sustainability.
From $353 /person
- Namibia
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Camp Kipwe
Luxury lodge nestled between majestic boulders in the heart of Damaraland
From $337 /person
- Namibia
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Damaraland Camp
A serene camp in the Huab River Valley centred on community-based conservation
From $724 /person
- Namibia
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Damara Mopane Lodge, Gondwana
A spacious and family-friendly lodge in Namibia’s iconic Damaraland
From $121 /person
- Namibia
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Desert Rhino Camp
A rustic safari camp centred on rhino conservation in Namibia’s Palmwag Concession
From $733 /person
- Namibia
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Etendeka Mountain Camp
Rustic eco-safari Meru campsite nestled in the foothills of the Grootberg massif
From $326 /person
- Namibia
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Grootberg Lodge
A community-owned lodge with expansive views just outside Palmwag
From $203 /person
- Namibia
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Hobatere Lodge
Community-owned lodge along the Western border of Etosha National Park
From $127 /person
- Namibia
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Hohenstein Lodge
At Erongo's foothills, a spacious lodge with panoramic views invites exploration and tranquility.
From $131 /person
- Namibia
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Kaoko Bush Lodge
Experience bush comforts at Kaoko Bush Lodge, the perfect gateway to Kaokoveld
From $11 /person
- Namibia
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Kashana Namibia
Elegant, laid-back living located on the banks of the Omaruru River
From $42 /person
- Namibia
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Malansrus Tented Camp
Bespoke tented accommodation a short distance from world-famous Twyfelfontein in Damaraland
From $233 /person
- Namibia
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Mowani Mountain Camp
Luxury as nature intended in Namibia’s Damaraland region
From $371 /person
- Namibia
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Ohorongo Safari Lodge
Ohorongo Safari Lodge is a refined Namibian retreat in a vast wilderness.
From $207 /person
