Palmwag Lodge is a paradise located on the Uniab River in north-western Namibia, Damaraland just a few kilometers north of the junction of the C4 and /C39 roads. Nestled in a spectacular landscape with waving palms whispering in the wind, Palmweg Lodge is one of Namibia's oldest and most popular tourist destinations.

In the concession area around Palmweg Lodge there are large populations of Hartman's Mountain Zebra, giraffe, oryx, springbok and kudu. The predator population is the largest outside of the Etosha National Park, with over 100 lions, cheetah, leopard, brown and spotted hyena. Bird life is prolific and diverse with most of Namibia's endemics present. This concession supports a healthy population of desert adapted black rhino and elephants, under the management of the Save the Rhino Trust.

This 40-bed lodge with its thatched bungalows and luxury tented accommodation, boasts a licensed restaurant with 'a la carte' menu. Relax at the swimming pool under shady palm trees and revive your spirits with delicious refreshments from the quaint pool-bar.

Take the initiative to explore the carefully laid out walking trails and enjoy nature at its best. Their guided game drives and day trips offer you the unique opportunity to discover and observe the diverse species of Namibia's free-roaming game.

The Damaraland Wildlife Excursions depart after breakfast. Enjoy this tour in open 4x4 game-viewing vehicle, that takes you right into the lodge's concession area. Enjoy a picnic lunch en-route and look forward to a late afternoon sundowner on return.

The Ovahimba Excursions also depart after an early morning breakfast. The drive goes via Sesfontein Pass towards Opuwo, where guests have their first contact with with Ovahimba villagers. Daily life of these nomads can be seen first hand where they still live according to ancient traditions and rituals. A picnic lunch is provided and the tour returns late afternoon.

3-5 hour guided walks can be taken into the concession area, with the lodges very own, well-trained, experienced guides.

If you are really interested in the rhino population of this area, there is the superb Palmwag Rhino Camp, which is a mobile camp allowing you to experience the Palmwag rhinos in their natural desert environment.

Damaraland Wildlife Excursion

Leave Palmwag early after breakfast. Enjoy a tour in open 4 x 4 game-viewing vehicles into the concession area of the lodge. Spectacular close-up viewing of Namibia's only free-ranging game e.g. zebra, kudu, oryx, springbuck, ostrich, jackal, brown and spotted hyena, and with a bit of luck the endangered black rhino and desert elephant. All in the most spectacular landscape far off the normal tourist tracks and routes. Wash off the heat of the day in one of the many natural pools in the area. Picnic lunch en-route. Return to the lodge late afternoon for a unique sundowner. ±8 hour excursion.

Ovahimba Excursion

Depart Palmwag early morning after breakfast via the Sesfontein Pass in the direction of Opuwo. First contact with local Ovahimba people in their villages in the Opuwo region. Experience daily life of this nomadic tribe who still live according to ancient traditions and rituals. Picnic lunch en route. Return trip to Palmwag Lodge with a short visit to Khowarib Schlucht near the origin of the Hoanib River. Magnificent landscape and surroundings. Arrival back at Palmwag Lodge late in the afternoon. ±10 hour excursion.

Guided Walks

Enjoy the beauty of the concession area and a true wild life experience in the vicinity of the lodge while on a guided walk( 3 -5 hours ) with our well trained and experienced guides of the lodge .

Directions:

Palmwag Lodge is just a few kilometres north of the junction of the C43 and the C39. Heading north, it is on the left, immediately after the veterinary fence, and its concession stretches off to the west, as far as the Skeleton Coast

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