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    Hoanib Valley Camp

    Hoanib River, Kaokoland, Namibia

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    Overview

    In a country jam-packed with vast, spectacularly beautiful landscapes, Kaokoland may just be the most incredible of them all. Deep in north-western Namibia, the area is a melee of towering mountains, sand dunes, and huge expanses of desert, scattered with unique wildlife and nomadic Himba settlements. It’s also one of Namibia’s most remote and wild environments and one that not many will get the chance to discover in a lifetime.

    And that’s exactly why it was decided to build Hoanib Valley Camp. A joint venture between the local communities and the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, the world’s only Africa-wide giraffe conservation organisation, the camp is an elegant, intimate affair that immerses you into the wilds of the desert. The six rooms blend seamlessly with the environment, offering a simple aesthetic that matches the rugged landscape down to a tee. Days are spent tracking endangered rhino, desert-adapted elephant, and of course desert-adapted giraffe, before retiring to your private veranda to marvel at the magnitude of your surroundings.

    Hoanib Valley’s six guest tents blend almost perfectly into the rugged environment. The colours, textures and patterns are inspired by the experience of the Hoanib; the rich ochre of the dunes, the geometric patterns of the Himba people and, of course, the giraffe that inspired the project. All materials are sourced locally, and you’ll find furniture shaped by the local Rundu carpenters and Himba carvers, and baskets weaved by the people of the Omba Project in Windhoek. The whole camp is a clean and green sort of place, leaving virtually no footprint on this fragile ecosystem. It’s entirely solar-powered to ensure carbon emissions are kept to a minimum, and the tents sit on decks made of wood, bamboo and 70% recycled-material composite.

    Deep in the north-western corner of Namibia, Kaokoland is one of the most remote, wild and marvellously unique areas of the country. It’s a land characterised by rolling dunes, rocky mountains and desert plains all crisscrossed by ancient, dry riverbeds, the roads of the area. Temporary Himba settlements dot the landscape, and scattered herds of desert-adapted elephant and giraffe are a common sight.

    About Kaokoland

    Hoanib Valley Camp itself is located in the Sesfontein Community Conservancy, with joint partners in the area. The camp itself is set back in a hidden valley and surrounded by a range of jagged mountains, just outside the private 500 square kilometres Palmwag Concession. Views are of the ephemeral Hoanib River that teems with resident elephant, giraffe, oryx and springbok. Although parts of the land have been designated ‘concession areas’ tourism is still limited, making a visit to this unspoiled corner even more memorable.

    The wildlife of the Hoanib Valley is perfectly at home in the arid environment, and learning about their survival techniques is fascinating. Game drives will reveal desert-adapted elephant, as well as stately desert-adapted giraffe, and, if you’re very lucky, desert lion. Zebra, klipspringer and kudu move freely through the mountains, and you’ll find hardy herds of springbok and oryx, as well as steenbok picking their way across the dust-blown landscapes. The region is home to the largest population of free-ranging black rhino, and a day (or even a morning or an afternoon) tracking the magnificent beasts is an absolute must. Bird watchers, keep your eyes peeled for Monteiro’s hornbills or Ruppell’s korhaans in the valleys, and the imperious Verreaux’s eagle in the mountains.

    Reserve
    • Name
      Hoanib River, Kaokoland, Namibia
    • Size
      450,000 hectares
    Children

    All ages welcome

    Fast Facts
    • Camp Fenced
    • Child Friendly
    • Eco-Friendly
    • Malaria area
    • No Cell Phone Signal
    • Off Road
    • Pool
    • Wi-Fi
    • Tracker
    • Tented
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    Why We Love It
    • Part of the Natural Selection Portfolio
    • Discover the true magnitude and magic of Namibia and visit a place that not many will ever have the chance to explore
    • This area is one of the best places to see desert-adapted elephant, giraffe, lion, rhino, mountain zebra, and oryx
    • Sip a Gin & Tonic on your private veranda and contemplate the stark beauty of the landscape spread out all around you
    • Learn more about the ground-breaking giraffe research that is being conducted in this remote corner of Namibia
    • Spend time with local Herero people and learn a little of their fascinating way of life in such a harsh climate
    • Embark on a guided nature walk and uncover the smaller flora and fauna of the desert
    Good to know
    • Families travelling with children under the age of 10 years old require a private vehicle
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    • 5 Tents

      1 Family Tent

    • Setting: Overlooking the beautiful landscape of the Hoanib River
    Activities
    • Game Drives
    • Nature Walks
    • Rhino Tracking
    • Cultural Experiences with Local Herero People
    Children

    All ages welcome

    Children Game Drive Policy

    6+ welcome on game drives

    Guests per Safari Vehicle

    6 Guests

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    Rates
    • Per person per night sharing
    • From
      NAD 5,010
    • Rules
      Book within 60 days of travel
    • Normal selling rate
      NAD 20,995
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      Save 76%
    • Validity Date
      Valid from 25 August 2025 until 31 March 2026
    • Prices are indicative. Please contact us for a comprehensive quotation.
    Rates Include
    • Accommodation in a Tent
    • All meals
    • Selected local beverages
    • Guest laundry
    • Daily activities
    • Expert guiding

    **Special discounted rate only bookable within 60 days of travel excluding November 2025, and January, February and March 2026 where advance bookings may be made at anytime for travel during these months.

    Closest Airport

    Windhoek International Airport

    Drive Time

    10-hours drive from Windhoek International Airport

    8-hours drive from Swakopmund

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    Reserve
    • Name
      Hoanib River, Kaokoland, Namibia
    • Size
      450,000 hectares
    Location
    • Hoanib Valley Camp, Namibia

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    Terms and Conditions
    • All rates quoted are per person per night sharing
    • Please chat to one of our Game Lodge experts for the single accommodation & child rates
    • A number of our rates quoted are based on specials for SADC Residents
    • All rates quoted are based on a minimum stay of two nights
    • Any applicable Conservation Levies & Park Fees will be quoted as an additional amount and are subject to change
    • When we specify ‘Off Road’, this applies to Big 5 sightings only
    • Please note, childminding is generally at an additional cost
    Children

    All ages welcome

    Important Notes
    • A community conservation levy of R 275 per person per day is applicable to all reservations. Subject to change.

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