* Camping information:
Camping at Palmwag Lodge is on a self-catering basis. Additionally, light lunch /
dinner can be ordered at the lapa near the pool and poolbar, but regrettably no
breakfast. There are electric points, ablution facilities are shared with
other campers (hot & cold water) and every site has a fire place. Camp sites are
mostly shaded by palm trees and shrubs. Campers are welcome to make use of the
pool, poolbar, lapa (restaurant) and to partake in host activities. Bookings are
essential as there are only 8 sites of various sizes at
the lodge.
Leave Palmwag Lodge early after breakfast. Enjoy a tour in open 4 x 4 game-viewing
vehicles into the concession area of the lodge. Spectacular close-up viewing
of Namibia’s only free-ranging game e.g. zebra, kudu, Oryx, springbuck,
ostrich, jackal, brown and spotted hyena, and with a bit of luck the
endangered black rhino and desert elephant. All in the most spectacular
landscape far off the normal tourist tracks and routes. Wash off the heat of
the day in one of the many natural pools in the area. Picnic lunch en-route.
Return to the lodge late afternoon for a unique sundowner. ±8 hour excursion.
PW003:
OVAHIMBA EXCURSION
Depart Palmwag Lodge early morning
after breakfast via the Sesfontein Pass in the direction of Opuwo. First contact
with local Ovahimba people in their villages in the Opuwo region. Experience
daily life of this nomadic tribe who still live according to ancient traditions
and rituals. Picnic lunch en route. Return trip to Palmwag Lodge with a short
visit to Khowarib Schlucht near the origin of the Hoanib River. Magnificent
landscape and surroundings. Arrival back at Palmwag Lodge late in the afternoon.
±10 hour excursion.
PW005: UNDER
CANVAS SLEEP-OUT OVERNIGHT
This unique 2 days/1 night nature and wildlife
package offers the client a most enjoyable guided game viewing drive in open 4
x 4 game viewers into the beautiful and game rich wildlife private concession
area of the lodge. Sleep out under the stars in comfortable bow tents with
rustic bush facilities while listening to the sounds of nature. Enjoy a
exciting guided walk back to the lodge before settling down to relax in the
comfortably furnished bungalows of the lodge. Tours are offered on Mondays,
Wednesday and Fridays. 4 hours walking section.
Services included: all
transfers, drives, guided walks as per itinerary. 1 x night accommodation in
camping bow tents sharing with outside solar shower and camping toilet on a
d/b/b basis plus 1 x accommodation in bungalows at Palmwag Lodge en suite
sharing on a d/b/b basis. Refreshment drinks while on the walking section with
beer and table wine during dinner. English and German-speaking guide. Services not
included: purchases of a personal nature ,
laundry and telephone costs, guide gratuities, additional activities and
lunches.
Letter: rhino patrol tours
Dear partners in tourism,
We regret having to advise that because of various conservation and ethical
reasons as stated below, the popular daily rhino patrol PW 005 will no longer
be offered as an activity by the lodge. Research conducted lately has shown
that excessive stress has been put onto the species and if this activity will
be continued, more stress and in all probability a casualty will be the end
result. In addition a new rhino monitoring program was launched recently
where radio transmitters have been implanted into the horns of some rhino in
order to exactly monitor their behaviour and movements in the concession area.
With continued support to the SRT and conservation as such, we have decided to
discontinue the activity with immediate effect. I am convinced that the
outcome of this in the long term will be beneficial to all parties involved. A
suitable alternative activity in this case is our popular PW 004 – Damaraland
Wildlife day tour where the client, apart from an exciting encounter with all
normal plains animals inclusive of the desert elephant (dry season), will in
all probability see rhinos as well. The only difference is that the tour will
not be accompanied by the SRT specialists and clients will not be able to
physically track the rhino on foot.
A very serious and dedicated rhino tracking project is supported and offered
through our Palmwag Rhino Camp operation and I want to encourage you as our
loyal supporter to assist us in our efforts and consequently common goal;
saving the last black rhino in one of the most fantastic true Namibian
wildlife areas.