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In the foothills of the Grootberg massif, set amidst magnificent scenery and the ancient Etendeka lavas of northern Damaraland, the ten en-suite Meru tents have been refitted with luxury mattresses and 100% cotton linen.
Necessary comforts have not been overlooked with the bathrooms also benefiting from a makeover, while the traditional, open-air bucket shower still holds pride of place.
At Etendeka, wildlife has acclimatized to a precarious existence amongst the towering basalt mountains and dry mopane-shaded river courses of the Kunene Region. A strong focus is on walking activities.
The Etendeka Concession is not fenced and is fortunate to host a wide variety of endemic and other plant and animal species, it is home to all the large mammals that are indigenous to this free ranging habitat. The management of the camp, Etendeka Mountain Camp (EMC),have been working with the non–government organization and communities for more than 16 years to promote, initially, the concept of community based conservation and then the development of conservancies in communal areas. The benefit directly to communities through photographic tourism is growing rapidly as a result of government, community, NGO and operator initiatives.
Rooms
Twin tent
En-suite Meru tents fitted with 2 x 3/4 size beds, with open-air bucket shower.
Double tent
En-suite Meru tents fitted with 1 x queen size bed, with an open-air bucket shower.
Facilities
The unique new dining area stays true to Etendeka’s long standing and award winning commitment to eco-friendly values. Simple, fresh, wholesome meals are prepared, either in solar ovens or on open fires, and enjoyed under African skies. Extensive use is made of solar power throughout the camp. Etendeka is one of only two establishments that have been awarded the highest rank in the Namibian Eco-awards.
Activities
Scenic- & Game-viewing Transfer to the Camp
Arriving guests are met at the pickup point situated at Palmwag Lodge, where secure parking is provided, and transferred by game viewing vehicle the 18km to the camp. This limits the number of vehicles using the concession tracks. The transfer usually takes an hour and a half and provides an introduction to the area and the guide will explain briefly the geology, fauna and flora and some general details about the concession.
Transfer Pick-up time: 16h00 (Summer & Winter)
The morning activity is a guided three to three ½ hour nature walk. The distance is between 4 and 6 km with lots of discussion and interpretation. Conservancies are an important subject with the value of the conservancy to the local communities being explained.
The scenic drive in the afternoon allows guests to travel to other parts of the concession and to have a better opportunity to see the wide variety of animals that have adapted to this harsh environment. All activities are accompanied by a guide; vehicles are restricted to the regular tracks and walks follow routine paths.
