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Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp
Palmwag, Kunene Region, Namibia · Wilderness · High Luxury
Founded in 2003 as a pioneering partnership between Wilderness and Save the Rhino Trust (SRT), the camp serves as a vital base for monitoring Africa's largest free-roaming population of black rhinos. In 2024, the property underwent an extensive rebuild, transforming into a contemporary desert sanctuary within the 450,000-hectare Palmwag Concession. The camp operates as a beacon of conservation tourism, where guest stays directly fund the patrol and protection efforts of local Rhino Rangers.
- 6 rooms
- Opened 2003
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History
Founded in 2003 as a pioneering partnership between Wilderness and Save the Rhino Trust (SRT), the camp serves as a vital base for monitoring Africa's largest free-roaming population of black rhinos. In 2024, the property underwent an extensive rebuild, transforming into a contemporary desert sanctuary within the 450,000-hectare Palmwag Concession. The camp operates as a beacon of conservation tourism, where guest stays directly fund the patrol and protection efforts of local Rhino Rangers.
Amenities
- Guided rhino tracking on foot and by vehicle alongside Save the Rhino Trust rangers
- Private guest suites with dedicated stargazing decks and outdoor salas
- Swimming pool overlooking the arid Damaraland landscape
- 100% solar-powered infrastructure using a high-efficiency photovoltaic system
- Sustainable 'earth-to-plate' dining highlighting local Namibian ingredients
- Full-day nature drives and guided walks to explore desert-adapted flora and fauna
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