Palmwag Lodge is really a paradise situated on the Uniab River within north-western Namibia, Damaraland just a couple of kilometers north of the junction of the actual C4 and /C39 roadways. Nestled in an extraordinary landscape with waving palms whispering inside the wind, Palmwag Lodge is certainly one of Namibia’s oldest and most popular tourist destinations.

In the concession region around Palmwag Lodge you will find large populations of Hartman’s Mountain Zebra, giraffe, oryx, springbok and kudu. The predator population could be the largest outside the Etosha National Park, with over 100 lions, cheetah, leopard, brown and spotted hyena. Bird life is actually prolific and diverse with nearly all of Namibia’s endemic species recorded. This concession supports a wholesome population of desert adapted black rhino along with elephants, under the management from the Save the Rhino Trust.

Palmwag Lodge Accommodation

This 40-bed Pamwag Lodge which consists of thatched bungalows and also luxury tented overnight accommodation, boasts a accredited restaurant with ‘a la carte’ menu. Relax at the swimming pool under shady palm trees and restore your spirits together with delicious refreshments from your quaint pool-bar.

Palmwag Lodge Activities

Take the effort to explore the carefully organized walking trails and revel in nature at its best. Palmwag Lodge guided wildlife drives and day trips provide you with the unique possiblity to discover and take notice of the diverse species associated with Namibia’s free-roaming wildlife populations.

The Damaraland Wildlife Excursions depart Palmwag Lodge immediately after breakfast. Enjoy this excursion in open four wheel drive game-viewing vehicle, which takes you straight into the lodge’s concession region. Enjoy refreshments and lunch en-route and anticipate a late day sundowner on your return back to the lodge.

The Himba Tours also depart Palmwag Lodge after an early morning breakfast. The drive will go via Sesfontein Pass towards Opuwo, where guests get their first connection with Himba villagers. Daily life of the nomads is seen firsthand wherever they still live as outlined by ancient traditions along with rituals. A picnic lunch is provided and also the tour returns back to Palmwag Lodge before evening.

3-5 hour guided walks may be taken into the actual concession area, with Palmwag Lodge personal, well-trained, experienced guides.

If you are actually interested in the particular rhino population of the area, there is the superb Palmwag Lodge Rhino Camp, which is the mobile camp enabling you to experience the Palmwag rhinos inside their natural desert surroundings.

The Desert Rhino Camp, operating in conjunction with the Save the Rhino Trust, is a mobile camp located in the Palmwag Concession area. Continue through Kamanjab on the C40 and head to Palmwag. Street signs will lead the way. With approximately 5,000 sq. km, the camp offers guests tremendous insight into the ecology and conservation of the area. Not only is the concession area home to the largest free roaming population of black rhino in Africa, it is also home to a large number of desert adapted elephant.

With tracking on foot and from the comfort of a vehicle, it is not a question of whether you will see a black rhino, but when. Once a rhino has been spotted, the guide leads visitors on foot to the beast. A maximum of 12 guests assures secluded, private safaris.