Full Day Damaraland Excursion
This full-day guided scenic drive in the Palmwag Concession is the best way to to experience Damaraland flora and fauna.
Twyfelfontein & Damaraland
4 stays10 activities
About Damaraland
Explore Damaraland, one of Namibia’s most dramatic regions, known for its rugged mountains, ancient riverbeds and rich cultural heritage. Discover desert-adapted wildlife including elephants, rhinos and big cats across vast conservation landscapes such as the 5,500 km² Palmwag Concession. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Twyfelfontein, renowned for one of Africa’s richest collections of ancient rock engravings. Stay at Palmwag Lodge & Camp or Damara Mopane Lodge and experience authentic Namibia safari travel surrounded by striking desert scenery, mopane woodlands and unforgettable sunsets over one of the country’s most iconic wilderness regions.
Where to stay
ComfortDamara Mopane Lodge
Damaraland
- Breakfast Included
- WIFI Available
- Swimming Pool
AdventurePalmwag Camping2Go
Damaraland
- Self-catering
- Equipped Kitchenette
- Adventurous
AdventurePalmwag Campsite
Damaraland
- Electricity Points
- Water
- Swimming Pool
ComfortPalmwag Lodge
Damaraland
- Breakfast Included
- WIFI Available
- Two Swimming Pools
Things to do
Damaraland Elephant Explorer
Led by a local guide, this immersive full-day guided adventure offers the rare chance to track desert-adapted elephants, and to visit a Damara Cultural Village.
Sunset Walk (escorted)
A highlight at the end of the day is to ascend the hill to a viewing platform for a sweeping vista of the mopane woodland illuminated by the setting sun.
Half Day Rhino Tracking
Rely on your experienced guide and follow the tracks of the black rhino. An open game drive vehicle brings you into the Palmwag Concession area.
Under Canvas Sleep-out
A guided scenic drive takes you to a tented camp in the Palmwag Concession area, where you spend the night. Sit at the camp fire, and enjoy your dinner.
Guided Birding Walk
A guided walk will introduce you to a plethora of bird species in the serene environment surrounding Damara Mopane Lodge.
Hiking Trails (self-guided)
Explore the flora and fauna of the Damaraland on your own. Well marked hiking trails nd take you through the wildly romantic scenery in the vicinity of the lodge.
Half Day Nature Drive (guided)
Explore the amazing wildlife of the Palmwag Concession on a guided morning or afternoon Nature Drive; you might experience rhino and desert elephants.
Guided Morning Hike (5km)
Get to know the smaller wildlife and flora of Damaraland on a hike with an experienced guide.
Guided Morning Hike (2km)
Discover the smaller wildlife that roams the area. Your guide will show you the different tracks and talk about the animals that live in the concession.