The NamibRand Reserve, Namibia
Wolwedans
Where the desert stretches to every horizon
This is a collection of four camps in the NamibRand Nature Reserve in the Namib Desert and south of Sossusvlei. The camps have a strong emphasis on helping to protect the environment and uplifting local communities. The group is also part of The Long Run organisation.
Wolwedans boasts both an assortment of luxury tented accommodations, all powered by solar energy. They each have a different backdrop for a distinctive experience, as well as some of the best ‘bush cuisine’ on the Namibian Safari Circuit.
The experience here is one of desolate copper-tinged beauty, scenic drives, hot-air balloon flights and rewarding nature walks. Plus all the modern creature comforts and old world charm.
Highlights
Spot wildlife from your room
Gaze out to the endless desert as you dine
Explore the NamibRand on guided drives, on foot or horseback
Watch the landscape unfold beneath you during a hot air balloon ride
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Places to combine Wolwedans with
Etosha National Park
Encounter by Ongava is an intimate safari camp set within Ongava Game Reserve, on the southern edge of Etosha National Park. You’ll be surrounded by Mopane woodland and wildlife moving freely through the landscape.
There are eight spacious walk-in tents: seven standard tents and one paired tent that works well for families or small groups. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower and a private deck.
You can head out on game drives across the 30,000-hectare Ongava Game Reserve. The area is known for its rhino population, as well as lion, zebra and antelope, including the endemic black-faced impala. We especially recommend private guided nature walks, where you can slow down, appreciate the small details and explore with minimal impact. There may be the chance to approach white rhino on foot, as well as spend time bird watching.
For a wider safari experience, take a guided excursion into nearby Etosha National Park, Namibia’s prime savannah wilderness area. At the Ongava Visitor Centre, learn about the region’s geology, wildlife, plants and ecology.
Back at camp, slow down by the pool, settle into the library or gather at the bar as evening falls. The day softens into drinks, quiet conversation and the sounds of the reserve.
