Etendeka Mountain Camp

What a find. This is Luxury camping with superb staff. The manager was so efficient and professional. The tents are brilliant with real camp feel like bucket showers and completely out in the country. The hike organised was very informative and we managed to see some mountain Zebras. In the evening Simon took us into a journey into the stars with his telescope

We arrived at Etendeka Mountain Camp located in the lava plains, on foot, the culmination of a three-day Etendeka hike guided by the amazing Boas. The hike included two wild sleep-outs at River Camp and Hill Camp and is 100% recommended if you are fit, have a bit of resilience and wish to immerse yourself in Namibia.||Etendeka Mountain Camp prides itself in its culture. Run by the owners, it is rustic and a true eco-lodge pioneering community involvement in local tourism initiatives. Thus all energy is produced on site (solar), and the accommodation reflects this. Actually, the accommodation was wonderful! Our en-suite menu tent was superbly fitted, comfortable and stylish. They tents are widely spaced affording guests a degree of privacy, and do come with flushing loos and basic bucket showers. Water is at a premium, though it soon becomes obvious how little water is actually required to enjoy a decent shower. The decking at the front of each tent has outdoor seating, and affords captivating views over the dramatic scenery.||The central lodge is large with adjoining dining room, lounge and bar, with a central charging point for devices. Furnishings are plentiful and very comfortable. There is a small swimming pool just outside.||One aspect of meals at Etendeka is community meal times, guests sat around the long table. Although the menu is set, the meals are simple, wholesome and delicious; we enjoyed a gin and tonic as the meal was foil-cooked over an open fire. The staff were excellent throughout, and the ambience was refreshing and relaxing.||Due to our itinerary, we wanted to put our feet up after three say hike, so opted out of the 1600 game drive. However, we were entertained by the others returning, excited at having seen eight lions. The camp is rich in birdlife though, delighted to see so many love birds. And there is after dinner star gazing through a powerful telescope.||We departed in one of the camps game-drive wagons, and only then did we understand the true isolation of the camp as we drove over an hour to recover our car from Palmwag. It literally is a bit off the beaten track, and now we could appreciate how this camp is more suited to those who want a bit of authenticity rather than a stay in a Namibian version if Disney's animal kingdom lodge. It is a bit niche, and if you want a bit of niche, then this really is a special place.||Our stay at Etendeka Mountain Camp was brief, but extremely mellow and enjoyable. We loved it!

Family of 4 incl 2 older teenagers, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Etendeka. The food is simple and served buffet style but really delicious. You could tell that all food was freshly prepared using seasonal local products. We loved the tents, especially the bucket showers. The drives and walks we did were excellent, with very knowledgeable guides. Two nights was enough for us. ||The highlight was the football match! My teenage boys had a ball with them and the manager organised his staff so that we were 5 vs 5! It was a laugh! I don’t know who selected the teams though as my team lost 10:5!! ||A great place that I’d truly recommend!

A fantastic experience! We drove ourselves from the main turn-off at Palmwaag, which is a challenging but stunning drive. All the staff and Dennis were welcoming and generous with their time. We loved the tented chalets, secluded location and delicious food. The morning hike was informative and enjoyable.

An unique experience! From the beautiful sky, landscape, excellent camping to the friendly hosts! Boas was an excellent guide, the hiking trails were great! The food was delicious! Bring extra warm clothes for the cold nights! 1000% recommended!

I'm on the cusp... But I think this may be my favourite place to stay in Namibia. It's not luxury, but it is a genuine humble stay in a mountain desert. The tents are comfortable and washing facilities unique in that they force the conservation of water. The elements are in your face here from the cold winter nights to the wind slapping the tent canvas in the night. If you like the feeling of being away from it all, cocooned up in a comfortable bit of civilization then this will be your cup of tea. Meals were a you get what your are given affair, but all food was nice and importantly, wholesome. We did the morning walk 2 times. And an evening game drive. Our guide was knowledgeable and informative and always enjoyed a good laugh. This is one of the few places we went where it was safe enough to do major walks without worrying about being eaten. The crystal mountain walk was a highlight. The scenery and views were amazing. There were not many animals about when we were there and the staff sold the activities as landscape tours, and the landscape is worth the visit. Loved it!

Pure bliss.... Entering the camp is like meeting old friends. The welcome could not be better, all the staff are fantastic. Fabulous walking and hiking as well as drives out. The evening drives with drinks to watch the sunset is perfect. Then all back to the long table where everyone eats together, lots of chat and laughs around the fire-pit at night. Dennis is a great host and looking at the stars through the telescope is magical. There is a small pool to cool down in with perfect views too.||Damaraland is beautiful, we drove through Namibia on our stay and it was the area we loved the most. ||Thank you to all the staff who made our three day stay the best. One day I will be back.

This is an amazing lodge. It has been designed to fit into the local and leave no footprint. We were so glad we ended up there and had two nights.|You need to leave you vehicle at a lodge on the main road and travel in a 4x4 to the lodge. It is about a 2. hour drive. You see lots along the way.|There are some animals that wonder through. The geology and red rocks are what makes it amazing.|There accommodations are tents with outdoor bucket showers and private bathrooms.|Things are solar so you need to do charging at the lodge. That is not a problem.|We did a nature walk in the morning and enjoyed the sights along with some animal sightings.|Dennis, the owner, was there for meals and has invested so much energy in this amazing spot.|If we return to Namibia this is definitely on the list of places to see again.|The sights and what we learned from our guide was wonderful.