Aerial view of a desert campsite in the Hoanib Valley at dusk with tents and a campfire among mountains.

Hoanib Valley Camp

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At Hoanib Valley Camp you will experience the true scale and magic of Namibia, an opportunity that not many will have. Here you will encounter desert elephants, giraffes, lions, rhinos, mountain zebras and oryxes. Enjoy a gin and tonic on your private veranda and marvel at the barren beauty of the landscape. Learn about pioneering giraffe research and immerse yourself in the lives of the local Herero and Himba people. Explore the diverse flora and fauna of the desert on guided nature walks

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Details

  • Land

    Namibia

  • Location

    Hoanib Valley

  • Price

    from 695 € per person/night

  • Best time to travel

    July - October

Rooms

The five tents at Hoanib Valley Camp are tastefully designed and offer a unique retreat in the middle of Namibia's desert landscape. Each tent is spacious and equipped with all the necessary comforts. From the private verandas, guests can enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. In addition to the 5 tents, there is a family tent that offers enough space for a family with two children.

A large camping tent set up in a desert landscape with mountains in the background, illuminated from within at dusk.
A cozy bedroom with a large bed flanked by two wall-mounted reading lamps, two ottomans at the foot of the bed, and a piece of animal artwork above the headboard, inside a tent-style interior.
A rustic bathroom with two circular mirrors, wooden countertop with two vessel sinks, and a tent window in Namibia.

Culinary

A delicious selection of culinary delights awaits you at Hoanib Valley Camp. The camp offers a varied menu with fresh, local ingredients. Enjoy a sun-downer in the boma with your feet in the desert sand before taking a seat on the terrace for dinner; all against the backdrop of the endless expanse of the desert landscape.

A cozy breakfast setup inside a tent with a view of two people by the water outside.
Two people sit around a campfire in a desert landscape, enjoying drinks in Namibia.

Location

Hoanib Valley Camp is situated in the valley of the same name and in one of Namibia's most fascinating regions in the north-west of the country. Nestled between the striking rock formations and endless expanses of desert, the camp offers breathtaking views of the spectacular landscape. This remote location allows visitors to experience the unspoilt beauty of nature and observe the diverse wildlife that is adapted to the extreme conditions of the desert.

Vast desert valley with rugged mountains and a mix of rocky and sandy terrain, illuminated by sunlight with some clouds and fog over the landscape.
A vehicle driving through sand dunes in a desert landscape during a game drive in Namibia.
Aerial view of a desert campsite in the Hoanib Valley at dusk with tents and a campfire among mountains.

Activities

At Hoanib Valley Camp, there are a variety of exciting activities that allow guests to experience the unique environment to the fullest. In addition to the game drives, where with a little luck you will see the desert lions and elephants and learn more about the giraffe conservation programme, there is also the opportunity to participate in an exciting Desert Rhino Tracking. In addition, guests have the opportunity to meet the local Herero and Himba communities and learn more about their fascinating way of life in this challenging environment. For those who want to experience nature up close, guided nature walks are offered, where you can discover the diverse flora and fauna of the desert.

A line of three elephants walking along a dirt road in a semi-arid landscape with mountains and greenery in the background.
Women from the Himba tribe performing a traditional dance in Namibia with a young boy observing.
Two giraffes, an adult and a calf, walk on a dusty landscape with trees and clouds in the background.

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