Damaraland

Damaraland

Tailor-made safaris that include Damaraland

7-Day Northern Namibian Adventure Tour Most requested

7-Day Northern Namibian Adventure Tour

  • Most meals
  • All activities
  • All transfers
  • 2 nights at The Delight in coastal Swakopmund
  • 2 nights at Damara Mopane Lodge with visits to Twyfelfontein rock engravings and the Petrified Forest
  • Himba village visit en route to Etosha National Park
  • 2 nights at Etosha Safari Camp with afternoon and full-day game drives

From

R 43 550

per person, complete package

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10 Day Namibia Must-See Most requested

10 Day Namibia Must-See

Namibia

  • Most meals
  • Most activities
  • All transfers
  • Self-drive route from Windhoek through Damaraland to Sossusvlei
  • 1 night at Okapuka Safari Lodge, then 2 at Okonjima Plains Camp
  • Guided game drive at Okonjima, home to the AfriCat Foundation
  • 2 nights at Mowani Mountain Camp tracking desert-adapted elephant and ancient rock art

From

R 52 470

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10 day Namibia North (Bush & Beach) Most requested

10 day Namibia North (Bush & Beach)

Namibia

  • Most meals
  • All activities
  • All transfers
  • 1 night at Okonjima Plains Camp with optional cheetah and leopard tracking
  • 2 nights at Onguma The Fort in Etosha East with sundowner drive
  • 2 nights at Ongava Lodge in Etosha West with twice-daily game drives
  • 2 nights at Mowani Mountain Camp exploring Twyfelfontein rock art and Burnt Mountain

From

R 106 380

per person, complete package

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10-Day Namibian Highlights Tour

10-Day Namibian Highlights Tour

Namibia

  • Most meals
  • All activities
  • All transfers
  • Overnights at Kalahari Anib, Namib Desert Lodge, The Delight, Damara Mopane and Etosha Safari Camp
  • Climb Big Daddy and walk the camelthorns of Dead Vlei at Sossusvlei
  • Free day in Swakopmund for kayaking, sandboarding or Walvis Bay excursions
  • Twyfelfontein rock engravings, Organ Pipes and a Himba village visit

From

R 63 720

per person, complete package

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6-Day Swakopmund and Damaraland Experience

6-Day Swakopmund and Damaraland Experience

Namibia

  • Most meals
  • Most activities
  • All flights & transfers
  • 1 night at The Olive Exclusive in Windhoek to start
  • 2 nights at Swakopmund Guesthouse on Namibia's Atlantic coast
  • Free day in Swakopmund for optional boat cruises or sandboarding
  • 2 nights at Mowani Mountain Camp in Damaraland

From

R 80 730

per person, complete package

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9 Day Diverse Namibia

9 Day Diverse Namibia

Namibia

  • Most meals
  • Most activities
  • 2 nights at Kulala Adventurer Camp on the red dunes of Sossusvlei
  • 2 nights at Hansa Hotel in Swakopmund with optional Walvis Bay catamaran cruise
  • 2 nights at Damaraland Camp tracking desert-adapted wildlife near Brandberg Mountain
  • 2 nights at Ongava Tented Camp with game drives in Etosha National Park

From

R 113 430

per person, complete package

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Where to stay

Lodges in Damaraland.

4 lodges across this destination, ordered by what guests pick most. Rates per person sharing, per night.

  1. Hoanib Valley Camp
    01 Lux

    Hoanib Valley Camp

    Hoanib Valley Camp is an intimate six-tent retreat hidden in the rugged Kaokoland region of north-western Namibia. Run in partnership with the Giraffe Conservation Foundation and the Sesfontein Community, the camp offers rare encounters with desert-adapted elephant, giraffe, lion and black rhino in one of Africa's most remote wilderness areas.

    Per person sharing, per night, from

    R 18 790

    Current offers

    Stay & Pay

    Stay 3, Pay 2: Book 3 nights at Hoanib Valley Camp in combination with a minimum of 2 nights at any other Natural Selection Namibia property, and get the third night free. Excludes peak season (1 July to 31 August 2026).

    Honeymoon

    One spouse receives 50% off the nightly accommodation rate

    Last minute

    Long Stay Rates: Save 10% on 6 to 7 nights and 15% on 8+ nights in green and shoulder seasons (5% and 10% in shoulder high and high seasons; 5% on 8+ nights in peak), when combining stays across Natural Selection camps in Namibia and Botswana.

  2. Damara Mopane Lodge
    02 Affordable

    Damara Mopane Lodge

    Experience the enchantment from your stoep, where sunflowers peek over the walls, unwind by the pool, venture to the Twyfelfontein rock engravings located 100km away, and witness the mesmerizing sunset over the mopane woodland.

    Per person sharing, per night, from

    R 2 280

  3. Damaraland Camp
    03 Wilderness Premium

    Damaraland Camp

    Wilderness Damaraland Camp sits in the Torra Conservancy in north-west Namibia, an award-winning partnership between Wilderness and the local community. Ten adobe-styled thatched tents on raised decks look out across geologically extraordinary plains to ochre-purple mountains. Guests track desert-adapted elephants, explore ancient San rock art at Twyfelfontein, and meet the conservancy partners whose land they share.

    Per person sharing, per night, from

    R 16 010

    Current offers

    Honeymoon

    Spend your honeymoon at Kulala Desert Lodge, and one spouse will receive a 50% discount on their accommodation. Travel must be within 6 months of the wedding

    Family

    Kids Stay Free - When staying in a family room during low, shoulder, or festive season, one child (under 16) stays free per full-paying adult – up to a maximum of four free kids per booking. Valid in low and shoulder season and excludes travel in high and festive seasons in 2026.

  4. Spitzkoppen Lodge
    04 Affordable

    Spitzkoppen Lodge

    Spitzkoppen Lodge is a unique destination in Namibia, distinctively situated between the granite boulders of the Spitzkoppe Mountain. This luxury lodge offers an extravagant experience, spectacular scenery and awe-inspiring rock art. All the while, staying in accommodation and eco-friendly practices.

    Per person sharing, per night, from

    R 6 500

The basics

Why, when, and where.

WHY

Damaraland is an experience, and a demonstration of nature's endurance and beauty. An insight into ancient African cultures. It is the utopia of locations, with the advantage as a great base to explore nearby attractions such as the Skeleton Coast, Etosha National Park, and Swakopmund.

The region boasts wildlife that has evolved incredible methods to survive the extreme climate of Namibia. Here you will spot desert-adapted wildlife such as elephants, black rhinos, giraffes, oryx, and more as they navigate the rugged terrains.

Highlights:

  • The Vingerklip
  • Brandberg Mountain Range
  • Twyfelfontein
  • Damara Living Museum
  • Spitzkoppe

WHEN

Damaraland has a desert climate which makes it a great year-round destination. The best time to spot the desert-adapted wildlife is during the long dry winter season, May - October. With rain virtually absent, the wildlife will congregate around the limited water sources. Clear skies during this season makes for excellent stargazing.
From November to April, it is the wet summer season. There will be greener and more vibrant landscapes, this provides a better time for birdwatching.

WHERE

Set in some of Namibia’s most iconic landscapes, the lodges in Damaraland are as famous for their views and comfort. Most accommodation are eco-sensitive tented camps, usually in private reserves.

Must See: Twyfelfontein rock art, Burnt Mountain and The Organ Pipes

Imagery

Damaraland, in pictures.

Recent travellers

Word from people who have just been to Damaraland.

Quotes pulled directly from Trustpilot. Where we have specific reviews mentioning Damaraland, those come up first. Otherwise these are recent five-star notes from across the trips we have planned.

"The endless patience of the rep . It was such an important decision and so worried about making the best choice for us to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary, that I asked a million questions and lots of different places were in the mix, but Cearla was very patient and courteous throughout."
June 2026 · United Kingdom · Verified on Trustpilot ↗
"Cearl has been so helpful in offering options and advice. Really appreciated her diligence and attentiveness throughout the booking process."
June 2026 · United Arab Emirates · Verified on Trustpilot ↗
"Absolutely seamless from start to finish. I had to change my travel options several times, and the team was incredibly patient, understanding, and accommodating throughout the process. We're so happy we found them. They took the time to tailor our trip perfectly to our family's needs, making everything stress-free and enjoyable. I highly recommend their ser…"
June 2026 · Verified on Trustpilot ↗
"Our travel agent Monica could not have been more helpful, we are very grateful for the effort she made to secure us a Safari at short notice. We are looking forward to travelling to Africa in September. Karen & Clive"
June 2026 · Verified on Trustpilot ↗

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