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Damaraland

This rugged, rocky desert landscape is marked by dry river beds that house famous wildlife such as the desert-adapted elephant and the black rhino.

What Will I See?

  • Numerous animal species: the desert-adapted elephant, black rhino, Hartmann’s mountain zebra, giraffe, gemsbok, springbok, kudu and possibly predators such as the lion, cheetah, leopard and brown and spotted hyaena
  • Bushman rock art at Twyfelfontein – Namibia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Unique welwitchia plants – Namibia’s most famous plant is known as the ““living fossil” and lives over 1,000 years
  • Sesriem Canyon
  • Prolific birdlife
  • Dramatic landscapes
  • Incredible night skies

What Can I Do?

  • Game drives in search of desert-adapted elephants
  • Rhino tracking on foot or from vehicle
  • Mountain biking
  • Camelback safaris tracking and monitoring black rhino
  • Visit the rock art at Twyfelfontein
  • Stargazing
  • Cultural walks
  • Relaxation in total peace and quiet