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Mowani Mountain Camp offers luxury tented accommodation with magnificent desert views. Open air en-suite bathrooms and private decks give you great views of Damaraland and the reliability of nearby Twyfelfontein with its San engravings and paintings is contrasted by the elusive desert-adapted elephants.
The Twyfelfontein conservancy has been protecting the southern-most roaming ground of the black rhino and elusive desert elephant. Sustainable eco-tourism and community upliftment is of the utmost importance at Mowani. Guides from the local tribes compliment day-time game drives to track mountain zebra, kudu, springbok, klipspringer and if you are fortunate enough… the leopard! Let the adventurer in you take over at Mowani with days filled with game drives, hot air balloon trips over the Aba-Huab Valley, champagne breakfasts and al fresco meals amidst the dusky landscape beneath Mopani trees.
Idyllic location with spectacular views of the boulders.
Sustainable eco-tourism and community upliftment is of the utmost importance at Mowani.
Doro Nawas rests on the edge of the dry Aba-Huab River overlooking ancient plains with glorious views of the rugged Damaraland area. The camp provides an excellent base for exploring in game drive vehicles and on foot, as well as excursions to view fascinating geological phenomena, petroglyphs – prehistoric rock engravings – and San rock art at Twyfelfontein, Namibia’s first World Heritage Site.
The design and décor of the 16 natural-walled units (including a family unit) blend in with the surrounding scenery. Each unit comprises a bedroom, bathroom, outdoor shower, and veranda for stargazing or sleep-outs under the stars. There are indoor and outdoor dining areas, a pool area and a safari trading store.
Expansive 360-degree views over the starky scenic and hauntingly beautiful Damaraland.
Doro Nawas boasts Africa’s largest collection of prehistoric rock art at Twyfelfontein, and ancient rock formations.
A once-in-a-lifetime sight, desert-adapted elephant herds, traverse the riverbed seasonally.
Full board accommodation.
Namibia is one of only two countries in the world where desert-adapted elephants can be found. These rare creatures are distinctive, as their physical attributes have evolved in such a way that they can cross great distances over sand dunes in search for water and food. This is also what makes tracking and finding them such an extraordinary experience – it is an exercise that requires a lot of patience, which will be well-rewarded.
Your guide is monitoring the whereabouts of the animals, which will define the day’s plan and direction. Let your guide lead you by means of looking at tracks and dung, as you anticipate coming closer to the elephants to view and observe them.
Set off on a thrilling game drive in an open safari vehicle to marvel at Africa’s wildlife – big and small – roaming freely in their natural habitat.
Together with a professional guide and ranger you will witness and learn about the importance of each species and the role that it plays in this intricate ecosystem. Spot the Big 5 (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo) and take in the magnificent sights and sounds of the desert.
The Himba people are indigenous people living in northern Namibia. They are semi-nomadic pastoralists and are considered to be the last semi-nomadic people of Namibia.
It is said that the Himba are Namibia’s most photographed indigenous tribe, and for a reason. It is very interesting to see a tribe where people still adhere to their traditional way of living; women topless, with goatskin mini-skirts, plenty of copper and iron jewellery and elaborate hairstyles covered with clay. Men wear goatskin loin cloths. They smear themselves with a mixture of rancid butter, ash and ochre to serve as protection from the harsh desert climate.
A unique and meaningful opportunity allows for a cultural exchange where people can learn from the amazing nomadic people. Their heritage is considered to be very close to extinction due to the rapid speed at which the western world is evolving.
WILDLIFE & SCENIC DRIVES | CULTURAL VISITS | GEOLOGICAL EXCURSIONS | BIRD-WATCHING
The Himba people are indigenous people living in northern Namibia. They are semi-nomadic pastoralists and are considered to be the last semi-nomadic people of Namibia.
It is said that the Himba are Namibia’s most photographed indigenous tribe, and for a reason. It is very interesting to see a tribe where people still adhere to their traditional way of living; women topless, with goatskin mini-skirts, plenty of copper and iron jewellery and elaborate hairstyles covered with clay. Men wear goatskin loin cloths. They smear themselves with a mixture of rancid butter, ash and ochre to serve as protection from the harsh desert climate.
A unique and meaningful opportunity allows for a cultural exchange where people can learn from the amazing nomadic people. Their heritage is considered to be very close to extinction due to the rapid speed at which the western world is evolving.
WILDLIFE & SCENIC DRIVES | CULTURAL VISITS | GEOLOGICAL EXCURSIONS | BIRD-WATCHING
Set off on a thrilling game drive in an open safari vehicle to marvel at Africa’s wildlife – big and small – roaming freely in their natural habitat.
Together with a professional guide and ranger you will witness and learn about the importance of each species and the role that it plays in this intricate ecosystem. Spot the Big 5 (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo) and take in the magnificent sights and sounds of the desert.
Namibia is one of only two countries in the world where desert-adapted elephants can be found. These rare creatures are distinctive, as their physical attributes have evolved in such a way that they can cross great distances over sand dunes in search for water and food. This is also what makes tracking and finding them such an extraordinary experience – it is an exercise that requires a lot of patience, which will be well-rewarded.
Your guide is monitoring the whereabouts of the animals, which will define the day’s plan and direction. Let your guide lead you by means of looking at tracks and dung, as you anticipate coming closer to the elephants to view and observe them.
This vast desert landscape is known as one of the most beautiful regions in Namibia. Huge, untamed and ruggedly beautiful, Damaraland is an exceptionally scenic landscape featuring open plains, ancient valleys and spectacular rock formations. The major attractions are the sacred Spitzkoppe, the Brandberg, Twyfelfontein, Vingerklip and the otherworldly Petrified Forest. Visitors can take in the dramatic vistas, catch a glimpse of the rare desert-adapted elephant, and enjoy spectacular stargazing in crystal-clear night skies from one of the many safari camps dotting Damaraland. Other popular activities include guided drives, nature walks and visiting the local communities. Don’t miss the opportunity to view the Damaraland’s world-famous ancient rock art.