Namibia

Desert Rhino Camp (Wilderness)

This luxury camp sits in untouched rocky desert, set up to protect Namibia's last remaining wild black rhino, appealing to conservationists and pioneers alike
Park/Region
Damaraland
Zone/Area
Palmwag Concession
Lodge Type
Small Camp
Price per night (per person)
£515-£850

Overview

What we love about Desert Rhino Camp (Wilderness)

Desert Rhino Camp, part of the Wilderness portfolio, offers a premium safari base in Damaraland, Namibia, where rocky desert landscape hosts some of the rarest animals on earth that are desert adapted including wild black rhino. Guests can explore landscapes by walking and driving by day and around the comfort of the camp as nightfall gives way to beautiful starry skies. The camp has a number of accolades recognising it's pioneering conservation efforts.

Luxury

Lodge Standard

★★☆

Location Rating*

★★★

Guiding Rating*
*Ratings based on Safari Circle's research and ranking methodology.

Awards

What awards & Acclaims have they received?

Future Icons Awards: Winner of the Responsible Safari Experience, 2026

Desert Rhino Camp part of the impressive Wilderness portfolio, shaped by its Damaraland setting, considered hospitality and sustainability efforts has won a number of awards including: 

Country & Town House Future Icons Awards: Winner of the Responsible Safari Experience, 2026

Location

Damaraland, Namibia

Desert Rhino Camp (Wilderness) sits in Damaraland, Namibia, within rock, desert and dry riverbed country with a powerful sense of space. The setting keeps the stay grounded in the surrounding landscape, with wildlife, light and distance shaping the sense of place before each day’s safari begins.

From the UK, travellers usually fly to Windhoek via a regional or European connection, then continue by road, charter flight or a fly-drive structure.

Distances in Namibia are long, so luxury trips often use flying to protect time and avoid compressing the experience.

Perfect for The Tracker & The Conservationist

Desert Rhino Camp (Wilderness) speaks first to The Tracker travellers through fieldcraft, guiding depth, and the pleasure of reading the landscape closely. The Conservationist adds a clearer sense of how safari supports the landscape.

Accomodation

What kinds of rooms are avaliable?

Newly constructed camp, resting amid the vastness of Damaraland's vistas.

6 x Canvas and Stone Suites

One family unit available.

Timing

Opening times & Seasonal Rates

*Prices are approximate, and may vary with exchange rates.
Peak Season
Jun-Oct
From £850 per person per night
Shoulder Season
Apr-May, Nov
From £650 per person per night
Off-Peak Season
Dec-Mar
From £515 per person per night
Includes
Indicative lodge rate typically includes accommodation, meals and standard safari activities - based on 2 people sharing.
Excludes
Conservation fees, premium drinks, transfers, visas, gratuities and private vehicle costs may be excluded.

Sightings

What might you see around Desert Rhino Camp (Wilderness)?

Desert elephant
Strongly associated around Damaraland, where water, shade and old movement lines gather.
Oryx
Strongly associated around Damaraland, where desert distance and sparse grazing shape movement.
Giraffe
Possible around Damaraland, where desert distance and sparse grazing shape movement.
Black Rhino
Strongly associated around Damaraland, where conservation land and careful guiding shape encounters.
Zebra
Possible around Damaraland, Hartmann's mountain zebra are agile climbers

Learn more about the local sights & sounds

Ammenities

What amenities do they have at Desert Rhino Camp (Wilderness)?

+ Private concession or reserve access

+ Guided nature drives

+ Specialist tracking experiences - rhino tracking

+ Guided wildlife viewing

+ Dining and sundowner spaces

+ Guest lounge or main area

+ Star gazing

Notes

Notes from our stylists

Best months for wildlife: Jun-Oct

Minimum Age: 6 years old

Lodge style: Small camp with 8 rooms or tents; no swimming pool.

Seasonal opening: Open year-round.

Activities for kids: Best suited to children above the stated minimum age; walking activities may have higher age limits.

Malaria health note: Low malaria risk.

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Credentials & Affiliations

As an independent partner of 360 Private Travel, eligible flight-inclusive holidays booked through us are financially protected by 360 Private Travel Ltd under the UK ATOL scheme, ATOL number 7514. 360 Private Travel Ltd is also IATA accredited under IATA number 91200056.

Qualifying flight-inclusive holidays are financially protected under the UK ATOL scheme, where applicable. You will receive an ATOL Certificate confirming the protection covering your individual booking.

Partner
360 Private Travel
Member
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Endorsed by
Forbes Travel Guide
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