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Hoanib Valley Camp itself is located in the Sesfontein Community Conservancy, the joint partners in the area. The camp itself is set back in a hidden valley and surrounded by a range of jagged mountains, just outside the private 500 square kilometre Palmwag Concession.
Views are of the ephemeral Hoanib River that teems with resident elephant, giraffe, oryx and springbok. Although parts of the land have been designated ‘concession areas’ tourism is still limited, making a visit to this unspoiled corner even more memorable.
In a country jam-packed with vast, spectacularly beautiful landscapes, Kaokoland may just be the most incredible of them all. Deep in north-western Namibia, the area is a melee of towering mountains, sand dunes, and huge expanses of desert, scattered with unique wildlife and nomadic Himba settlements. It’s also one of Namibia’s most remote and wild environments, and one that not many will get the chance to discover in a lifetime.
- Discover the true magnitude and magic of Namibia and visit a place that not many will ever have the chance to explore.
- This area is one of the best places to see desert adapted elephant, giraffe, lion, rhino, mountain zebra, and oryx.
- Sip a G&T on your private veranda and contemplate the stark beauty of the landscape spread out all around you.
- Learn more about the ground-breaking giraffe research that is being conducted in this remote corner of Namibia.
- Spend time with local Herero people and learn a little of their fascinating way of life in such a harsh climate.
- Embark on a guided nature walk and uncover the smaller flora and fauna of the desert.
Rooms
Hoanib Valley (5 x Twin Rooms)
Fully inclusive, Twin Tents luxury accommodation all en-suite with a private veranda.
Hoanib Valley (1 Family Room)
The family unit consists of 2 adjoining tents, one with a king size bed and one with twin beds. Each has its own private veranda and is en-suite. The unit can accommodate a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children.
Facilities
Hoanib Valley Camp has a restaurant, which offers guests both indoor and outdoor dining locations with the emphasis on dining in the open air. The cuisine is a delicious and wholesome affair no matter the time of day all the while being prepared by a skilled chef and his team in the kitchen. All meals and local drinks are included in the nightly rate.
Activities
Game Drives at Hoanib Valley Camp
Explore the rugged area on a morning or afternoon game drive learning about its remarkable flora and fauna including the giraffe research that is conducted in this area. The wildlife of the Hoanib Valley is perfectly at home in the arid environment, and learning about their survival techniques is fascinating. Game drives will reveal desert-adapted elephant, as well as stately desert-adapted giraffe.
Desert Rhino Tracking at Hoanib Valley Camp
With your guide you can track the elusive desert-adapted black rhino on foot. Available to children aged 12 and over. The region is home to the largest population of free-ranging black rhino, and a day (or even a morning or an afternoon) tracking the magnificent beasts is an absolute must.
Meeting Local Communities
Spend time with the local Himba and Herero people, understanding their unique cultures. In the case of the Himbas, they represent one of the last true nomadic tribes of Africa
