Camp Kipwe is a unique place, built in crevices between giant boulders stacked one above the other – a feature typical of this part of northwestern Namibia. You have to admire the ingenuity of the camp's designers, who have managed to combine intimate accommodation with sweeping views across the Aba Huab valley. From this eco-friendly camp, you can explore Damaraland – take an early morning game drive to look for the country's famously elusive desert-dwelling elephants, hike the ancient Aba Huab River or travel back in time at Twyfelfontein, Namibia’s first World Heritage Site.
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The 10 thatched, dome-roofed bungalows are simple but extremely comfortable, each with an outside shower and tub (your privacy is ensured). They are private, elegantly furnished and extremely quiet with excellent views of the surrounding scenery and wildlife. There is standard power with a generator backup, but no wi-fi. Deck chairs on the porch offer private views across the boulder-strewn desert.
Starting your days searching for rare desert-adapted elephant, and finishing them with dinner at the lodge underneath a sky full of stars.
Make sure to spend an evening watching the sunset on the rocks above the camp. It's just a short walk to the top but the views are breathtaking and even the G&Ts taste better up here.
The summer months can get stiflingly hot, so if you're heat sensitive it might be best to avoid November- February. Luckily, there is air conditioning in the rooms and a very "cool" rock pool!
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11 nights from $7.1K per person
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Camp Kipwe can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Namibia trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Namibia trips featuring Camp Kipwe or get advice and suggestions from one of our Namibia specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Camp Kipwe start from around $450, or US$450, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
A game drive through Africa is at its rugged and most dramatic best in this mountainous desert-scape.
