Desert Rhino Camp is set in the private Palmwag Concession in the heart of Damaraland. Offering an original and exclusive wilderness experience, a good dose of tranquility and the largest free-ranging population of black rhino in Africa. The camp lies amongst rolling, rocky hills with scattered euphorbia, ancient welwitschia plants, scrubby vegetation and isolated clumps of trees. There is a tranquil, minimalist beauty and a surprising amount of life in this concession including desert adapted elephants, strong populations of Hartmann's mountain zebra, giraffe, oryx, springbok and ostrich.
Desert Rhino Camp offers 8 large, luxury Meru-style tents raised from the ground on a wooden deck. Enjoy the magnificent vistas of the surrounding desert and Etendeka Mountains from director's chairs on your front veranda. Also raised on a wooden deck, is the tented dining and lounge area housing couches and a large yet simple dining table. It is open plan and has partially open sides offering panoramic views.
Long stay discount: Stay 6 nights or more at any Wilderness camp and receive a 5% discount on accommodation. This offer is valid all year round, excluding peak season 01 June - 31 October 2026 & 20 December - 5 January 2027. Honeymoon offer: Save 50% on one partner's accommodation. This offer is only valid until 31 December 2026. Kids stay free: One child stays free for each paying adult. This offer is only valid until 31 December 2026, excluding high & festive season. Terms and conditions apply.
Best location for viewing unique desert-adapted black rhino
Stark, beautiful and remote
Desert-adapted wildlife and special plants like welwitschia
Sundowner drives, hiking trails, bush meals and stargazing
At a glance
8 Tents
6 Years +
Open All Year
All Inclusive
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INSIDER TIP
"Desert Rhino Camp is run in conjunction with the local community and Save the Rhino Trust (SRT), so a portion of the camps revenue goes to the Trust and its conservation operations."
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Adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most.
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Guided Walking Safari
Night Drive
Rhino Tracking
Conservation Experience
Desert Tours
Kids Bushcraft
Food Experiences
Photography Safari
Star Gazing/Star Bed
Natural Wonders
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We routinely go the extra mile to ensure that you're in good hands at every stage of your journey.
Ann and Deryck Braun, 19th March 2012
Holiday to Desert Rhino Camp
For us, the stay at Desert Rhino Camp was the highlight of the holiday. The Wilderness Safaris staff were, without exception, fantastic and the experience of going with the trackers from Save the Rhino was unforgettable. It was definitely a good decision to fly to the camps as it gave us an incredi…
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8 Tents
6 Years +
Open All Year
All Inclusive
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Guided Walking Safari
Night Drive
Rhino Tracking
Conservation Experience
Desert Tours
Kids Bushcraft
Food Experiences
Photography Safari
Star Gazing/Star Bed
Natural Wonders
