Damaraland, watch out when you reach the area when it goes left (while going south). The little
sign is easy to miss if you are at “high” speed. And the camp run by Wilderness is not to see from
the road as it is some 10km away behind hills.
We don’t know why the camp was set up exactly there. It is very nice, The tents are large and has
a wooden basement. The walks from the tents to the main area are nicely done and you should
use your torch and watch out for snakes and scorpions which might lie around there at night. The
main area is open and very comfortable. Nice sofas, a great view (without any game but may be
snakes) and a lovely dining area where everybody including the staff is sitting at the same laaaarge
table. It may be a funny round - we were lucky and our German humor was received well enough
(at least there was a lot of fun all around). The Camp is run by 2 very young twens. It’s not a couple
but very dedicated and attentive. The staff is super friendly and seems to enjoy the family-a-like
atmosphere. Food is outrageous. On our last morning they did set up a sun-rise breakfast for
everybody on a hill in the wilderness and as it was so nice when the sun did come out the staff had
a touching sing - champagen, fresh done eggs, fruits, coffee and an amazing view. May be thats
the reason why they put it up there. On can do game drives to spot the hill elephants and some
rhinos. Our guide did chase those all over for 10hours about the most rediciulous stones and rocks
with the vehicle but we were unlucky albeit seeing everywhere a lot of tracks and dorppings. It’s a
lovely spot and you are in the desert - make sure you do not miss it. Wilderness Safaris are always
a great host.
The Assessment below:
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Assessment Criteria
Satisfaction in %
Comments
Pool
na
Tent/ Room
80
not much of privatcy in the loo but great
otherwise
Restaurant atmosphere
90
all very open and super relaxed/ lounge
Food
90
fresh game and just phantastic
Management & Staff
95
great fun
Camp/ Lodge
90
Originality of reserve
90
untouched nature
Diversity of reserve
50
no game but great landscapes
Vehicle
90
the usual rangecruiser with roof
Guide - communication
40
he wasn’t the great marketer but honest and
may be dissapointed as he didnt find the ellis
Guide - information
50
information was kept to a min.
Guide - cust. orientation
50
dedication was great but lack of
communication ruined it
Wildlife - quantity
10
just a snake
Wildlife - diversity
10
there are ellis and rhinos... but...
Wildlife - extraordinary occurrences
10
the cought a snake :-)