Desert Elephants & Rhino

Desert Elephants & Rhino Safari
Desert Elephants in the Hoanib River
Damaraland wild Rhino Safari
Hunkab spring area
Hoarusib river valley
Elephant & Rhino Namibia Safari
Safari Information
  • Departure; Scheduled and tailor-made departure dates
  • Duration; 4 Days / 3 Nights
  • Lodging; Camping
  • Group Size; Minimum 2
  • Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris
Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Hunkab spring area

  • This safari starts from Palmwag Lodge, and the trail leads into the 5000 square kilometres private Concession Area of Palmwag Lodge.
  • Breathtaking landscapes in a mountainous area teeming with game welcome the guest - springbok, Oryx, kudu, ostrich, jackal, zebra, giraffe, hyena, occasionally lion, leopard, and cheetah provides an excellent photographic opportunity for wildlife photography in this vast open infrastructure less wilderness area.
  • With a bit of luck encounter the endangered Black Rhino (Bicornis Bicornis) and the famous Desert Elephant, which roam the area in absolute freedom.
  • The trail continues through game-rich valleys and river beds, through gorges and past springs in search of a fresh track of black rhino or desert elephant.
  • If lucky, we follow the guide for a few kilometres on foot and hopefully have the opportunity to enjoy the spellbinding experience of finding the rhino or the elephant in its natural habitat.
  • Sip a refreshing drink while the guide prepares the meal on an open fire and absorb the day's experiences.
  • Depending on game activities, the camp will be erected in the wild in the Hunkab spring area.
  • Meals: Dinner
  • Accommodation: Wild Camping

Day 2: Hoanib River

  • After breakfast, enjoy a short hike for a brief inspection of the night's game activities around camp.
  • The journey continues into the upper Mudorib River with a good chance of encountering black rhino or desert elephant in this dry and harsh desert environment.
  • Arrive in the Hoanib River, a dry river bed densely overgrown with nutritious acacia trees providing the necessary fodder for the desert-adapted elephant.
  • Optimal chances to encounter one of the breeding herds of these giant creatures during the following game viewing drives through the valleys and side arms of this unique natural paradise.
  • Meals: All Meals
  • Accommodation: Wild Camping

Day 3: Purros

  • Early departure into a northerly direction following the course of the Tsuxub river all along the eastern skeleton coast boundary into the Hoarusib river.
  • Good opportunity to encounter plains game and desert elephant.
  • Afternoon visit to a Himba village in the area with sundowner excursion in the scenic and beautiful Hoarusib river.
  • Set up camp in the Purros community campsite with sharing ablutions.
  • Meals: All Meals
  • Accommodation: Camping

Day 4: Desert Elephants and Rhino Safari Ends

  • Start of the return journey in an easterly direction towards Palmwag Lodge following the game filled valley of the Gomatum river.
  • Again the experience of finding a breeding herd of desert elephant will be the highlight of today's journey.
  • A brief visit to the village of Sesfontein and its fort, a former Schutztruppe outpost of the former German colonial time and its six natural springs providing the village with fresh water.
  • Picnic lunch with a refreshing swim in the pool of the warm water spring at Ongongo.
  • Arrive back at Palmwag Lodge later afternoon.
  • Meals: Breakfast
Rates From

From NAD$ 19 625.00 per person

Rates Information

The Above Rates should be used as a guideline only.

  • Rates are in Namibian Dollars (NAD)
  • All rates are subject to availability
  • Rates may vary according to season
  • Lodging may change depending on your budget
  • All rates may change without notice
  • Single supplement may apply
Rates Include
  • Travelling costs as per itinerary; game drives, activities, entrance- and park fees
  • Accommodation in two-man tents / double rooms
  • Full board, refreshment drinks en route, house wine and beer at dinner whilst camping
  • Experienced guiding in English or German
  • VAT and Bed levy
Rates Exclude
  • Expenses of a personal nature, i.e. laundry, telephone, gratuities, souvenirs, etc
  • Personal, medical and evacuation insurances
  • Additional activities
  • Alcoholic beverages and drinks
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