In the foothills of the Grootberg massif, in stunning scenery set amidst the ancient Etendeka lava flows of northern Damaraland, you will find Etendeka Mountain Camp. Here the ancient basalt has been slowly eroded over millennia, leaving scattered boulders lying upon dramatic flat-topped mountains.
The emphasis here is on Nature, and this eco-friendly camp bears testimony to her many riches.
Desert adapted wildlife forge a precarious existence amongst the towering basalt mountains and Mopani-shaded rivers beds of the Kunene region. This apparently unforgiving landscape is actually refuge to a diverse number of plant and mammal species. Desert elephant and black rhino share boulder strewn valleys with watchful cheetah and thundering herds of oryx. Dew darkened game trails show the heavy track marks of lion and the mountain zebra they hunt. Scorpions prowl between volcanic rock shards and snake eagles drift through the warm afternoon breeze.
Your days here are spent exploring the area on foot and in open game drive vehicles with the exceptionally knowledgeable guides. This is not a fast paced safari, but rather a privileged introduction to an environment that holds many of Namibias unique natural attractions.
Accommodation at Etendeka Mountain Camp:
Is in ten en-suite meru tents, which are connected by pathways to the main dining tent. Extensive use is made of solar power throughout, both in the kitchen and the guest bathrooms, as well as for general electricity requirements.
Necessary comforts have not been overlooked though, and these include flush toilets, hot-and-cold running water and the stunning open-air bucket shower. Simple, fresh, wholesome meals are prepared, either on solar or on open fires, and enjoyed under African skies.
Twin Eco-tent
En-suite Meru tents fitted with 2 x 3/4 size beds, with open-air bucket shower.
Double Eco-tent
En-suite Meru tents fitted with 1 x queen size bed, with an open-air bucket shower.
EMC is situated 18km north of Palmwag Lodge on a rough 4x4 track, approximately in the centre of the 50 thousand hectare Etendeka Tourist Concession. The Etendeka Concession Area includes the semi-arid area between the eastern and northern watershed of the Grootberg range of mountains, which is part of the western escarpment, and the Sesfontein road in the south and east, and is placed roughly in the central west of Kunene Region. Etendeka Mountain Camp has been operating for 21 years and in February 2012 Etendeka Lodge Company entered into a 20 year joint venture agreement with the Omatendeka and Anabeb Conservancies for the lease of the concession and the rental of fixed assets that belong to the conservancies. The land is state land but is also communal land and accessible as controlled marginal grazing area for communities to the north.
Your days here are spent exploring the area on foot and in open game drive vehicles with the exceptionally knowledgeable guides.
This is not a fast paced safari, but rather a privileged introduction to an environment that holds many of Namibias unique natural attractions.
Please note our scheduled pick-up transfer details:
Pick-up transfer from Palmwag Lodges parking area at at 16h00! Guests are kindly requested to arrive half an hour earlier at the parking area!
Reservations & Cancellations:
Minimum 2 nights stay required. All reservations must be confirmed in writing. A 10% deposit is required to confirm any online booking, with the remaining balance to be settled 31 days prior to the travel date. Provisional reservations will be held for a maximum period of 14 days from the date of requesting the reservation, after which the reservation will automatically be released. A 10% handling fee, based on the deposit amount paid, will be deducted from any refunds made due to cancellations 60 days before the date of travel. All rates are subject to change without prior notice due to reasons not limited to currency fluctuation, increase in fuel prices, increase in government taxes and levies and/or unforeseen economic circumstances.
Children’s Policy:
Much of the charm of Etendeka lies in its tranquil wilderness setting and may therefore not always be appreciated by all children. It is in a condition therefore that adults accompanying children take full responsibility for the conduct and safety of their children. - Children 8 to 12 years, sharing a tent with 2 full paying adults, pay 50% of the quoted adult rate. - Children under 8 years of age:
We regret that the camp is not suitable for children under 8 years of age. PLEASE NOTE: MINORS YOUNGER THAN 18 YEARS TRAVELLING TO NAMIBIA MUST HAVE AN UNABRIDGED BIRTH CERTIFICATE. Please enquire with the airline or tourism board for details.
Guests vehicles are parked at Palmwag Lodge, on the C43. Please note that our scheduled pick-up transfers are as follows: Pick-up at the meeting point (Palmwag Lodge) at 16h00. You will then be transferred the 16 km 4 WD track to the secluded Etendeka Mountain Camp in open game drive vehicles by our experienced guides.
