Intrepid and fully immersed in nature, Etendeka Walking Trail takes you into the wild spaces of Damaraland, with the Grootberg Massif as your ever-present guide. The expert team knows every crag, animal and plant in the 500 km2 Etendeka Concession - and they'll passionately share their knowledge with you on this three-day trek. Set off from Palmwag Lodge leaving your main luggage to be delivered to your next stop, a camp overlooking a lively waterhole. Day two is the most strenuous, where you'll walk a distance of 15 - 20 kilometres - but at the end you'll be rewarded with a night atop the beautifully-named Crystal Mountain. Just imagine the stargazing...
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Both camps have five sleeping platforms that keep you within reach of nature but add a touch of comfort, too. Each has two 'bed rolls' with inflatable mattresses, cotton linens, and a warm duvet, plus an en-suite toilet and basin. There are also communal, open-air bathrooms with a (very welcome) bucket shower. Outside, each platform has an awning, providing shade for afternoon siestas, stargazing, and listening to the sounds of the African night. We hardly need to say it, but there is no electricity or charging facilities at the camps.
The out-and-out adventure of this trek where the epic scenery, curious wildlife and true human-free magic of Damaraland is revealed.
The three-day trail ends at Etendeka Mountain Camp, before you're transferred back to Palmwag. If you'd like to extend your adventure, spend an extra day exploring Crystal Mountain and another evening at Hill Camp.
Children under 12 aren't able to join the trek and you need a good level of fitness to cope with walking long distances. And with scorching days and plunging nighttime temperatures, pack for everything!
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Etendeka Walking Trail 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 Etendeka Walking Trail 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 Etendeka Walking Trail start from around $290, or US$290, 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.
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