Scenic and breath-taking at every turn of the head, Damaraland’s dry river valleys, towering red rock mountains and desert landscape make for a tough backyard if ever there was one. That’s why it may come as a surprise that there is a wealth of different types of accommodation available for visitors to the region, ranging from the smaller rustic camps which give you a more rugged, authentic experience, to more polished lodgings like Damaraland Camp.
Owned and mainly run by the local community, Dam Camp (as it is known) is a pioneering project to integrate local communities into conservation and tourism, and it is hard to imagine a place where people need such an opportunity more. The contemporary tented lodges are decorated to reflect the muted colours of the desert and each has a private verandah with a lovely view.