Desert Rhino Camp

We went to this lodge to see black rhinos. After 6 hours of driving around with 3 experienced trekkers and an experienced guide we finally saw a black rhinos at about 250 yards and for only a few minutes. Lodge is OK, service is OK and food is OK. So not a great experience

Although 1.5 hours ish from pickup point, and plagued by terribly Bumpy roads, this lodge was a fabulous experience. The staff sings to welcome you; rooms are completely enclosed by giant glass doors while offering stunning views and outdoor beds & showers to enjoy; complimentary mini bar stocked with liquor and beer; fabulous meal options and preparation. Pro tip — have them assemble the outdoor beds for a romantic night under the stars! One of the only camps in Damaraland that’s pretty handicap accessible.

Before coming here we stayed at Wilderness Damaraland Camp, which felt remote, but the location of this camp is even more 'out there', surrounded by golden grasslands and granite hills.||Be prepared for some rocky roads when exploring the area, and depending on their location, the search for desert rhinos can be a full day expedition with no guarantees - we linked up with the Save the Rhino Trust team after about four hours, and approached a young male black rhino on foot. It was a well managed encounter, and we did not stay long. Despite the rough roads, I loved this drive - at one point we were off road on a ridge above the confluence of two great sand rivers, their valleys full of trees, surrounded by wilderness to every horizon - spectacular. We also saw mountain zebra and ostrich along the way.||Wilderness include a few 'surprises' along the way, which were welcome. As others have said, our guide Kanu is excellent - his sharp eyes finding a family of rock martins in their nest. We also enjoyed a sunset stroll with him from camp, so nice to just listen to the sounds and enjoy the flat terrain on foot.||The camp was rebuilt and the rooms are quite insulated from nature - a lot of glasss - but we spent a night on the outside raised bed area under the stars - highly recommend.||Apart from Kanu, we were well looked after by Fanus, George and Cendiana.

Stunning experience with the most authentically happy, responsive and talented staff ever. Huge special thanks to our chefs, guids,

The bleak rocky terrain of the desert at Desert Rhino Camp, the walking to rhino's was superb with our guide Kanu. 4 separate sightings, 5 black rhinos, Dave, Katri & Ase, including a mother (Tatu) and her calf, exceptional work by Save the Rhino Trust Namibia in looking after these exceptional Creatures. We were also so lucky to see a cheetah, all be it in the distance. Lovely camp, recently rebuilt and good food. Staff excellant, and great communal dinner for all guests around the large table.

The Desert Rhino Camp is a five star experience but only because it is impossible to award 10 stars on this platform. |The Camp is a remote oasis of tranquility and serenity located in the middle of the damaraland desert. |Remote doesn’t even begin to cover it transporting guests or supplies to the Camp is a two hour off-roading challenge. |During our stay, we saw Rhinos, giraffes, Oryx and Stirnbock. We even saw tracks of elephants and lions; but it’s not all this that awards the camp these five extra stars. If you have been traveling in Namibia you already have come to appreciate the professional staff and tremendous hospitality that you will find everywhere in the country. Desert Rhino takes this concept and gives a new definition to the meaning above and beyond. We were not only met by the warmest and friendliest people, but also by a full Broadway theater troupe. The Desert Rhino Crew would regularly share their culture with us through song and dance, displaying an astonishingly large repertoire. Also to top it all off, there is the special scorpion drive, but I will let you discover this for yourself.

We stayed here for 3 nights on our trip around Namibia. What an amazing place it is. Located about 1.5 hours drive along a rocky track from Palmwag you access it either by plane or by drive in the camps 4x4. The camp works in conjunction with the Save the Rhino trust to monitor the black rhino. Comprising of 8 tents it offers a truly authentic bush experience where you get the opportunity in conjunction with your guide and the STR trackers to track the rhino in their natural habitat. Excursions from the camp can be long starting at 6.30 and not returning till dusk depending on what you see. We were lucky to see 2 rhino in the morning, a herd of elephant, giraffe and ostrich as well as many bird species. The experience is amazing though be prepared for rough roads and cold weather in the morning. ||Staff here are exceptional always with a smile on their faces as are the guides. Too many to mention by name though our guide was Kanu who did a superb job. The chefs also provide excellent food and catered for my gluten intolerance with some really tasty gluten free food. All in all this is an amazing camp which will long stand out in our memory and one that I would highly recommend.

Wow- what can I say.. This was an amazing experience, made so by all the staff at the camp and the absolutely fabulous guide Bons. The hospitality was out of this world. The camp staff sung to us on many occasions (when we arrived, before a bush dinner and when we left) which was so special and appreciated. They all seemed so happy to be doing their jobs. Bons is unreal- his passion and knowledge are second to none. It was pure magic. Tracking the desert Rhino on foot was an experience not to be missed. Highly recommend.