Desert Rhino Camp
Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp, deep in Namibia’s Palmwag Concession, offers a rare chance to track free-roaming black rhinos in the wild. With just six suites built from canvas and stone, the camp combines comfort, conservation, and one of Africa’s most remote landscapes.
Life in Camp
Set within the vast 580,000-hectare Palmwag Concession, Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp is the heart of a bold conservation effort. This is home to one of the last truly free-roaming populations of black rhino, and the camp gives guests the chance to track them on foot — an experience as raw as it is moving. There are six suites here, all built with stone, canvas and timber, tucked into the landscape and raised off the ground to leave a lighter footprint. Each one opens onto views of the desert, where giraffe and oryx move slowly through the dry riverbeds. Rhino tracking is the focus, led by expert trackers from Save the Rhino Trust Namibia. But there’s more here — Hartmann’s mountain zebra, cheetah, lion and desert elephant all move through these ancient hills. The camp is solar powered and designed with sustainability in mind. Every stay helps protect this fragile wilderness and the animals that rely on it.
Timing Your Trip
The best time to visit Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp is during Namibia’s dry season, from May through October. During these cooler months, wildlife tends to congregate around waterholes, and walking conditions are ideal for tracking.
Clear skies, long views and golden light make this a dream for photographers, especially in July and August. If you’re looking for fewer people and a slightly greener setting, late April and early November can also be rewarding.
The camp operates seasonally and closes during the height of the rainy season, when conditions can make tracking difficult and access more challenging.
Jan
Closed
Feb
Closed
Mar
Closed
Apr
Mixed
May
Good
Jun
Excellent
Jul
Excellent
Aug
Excellent
Sep
Excellent
Oct
Excellent
Nov
Good
Dec
Closed
Famous For
Rhino Tracking on Foot – Guided walks led by conservationists offer rare and intimate encounters with critically endangered black rhino.
Sustainable Desert Living – Elevated structures, solar power and low-impact design make this one of Namibia’s most eco-conscious camps.
Untouched Wilderness – Located in the remote north-west, this is a wild and silent corner of Namibia few ever get to explore.
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