NamibRand Nature Reserve

Wolwedans Dunes Camp

Overview

Desert Luxury

Tucked alongside a 250 meter long dune, Dune Camp has the most extraordinary views stretching out across the Namibrand reserve.

The main areas are spread out across a series of interlocking decks ensuring that the lounge, dining area and firepit all enjoy views across the endless dune landscape to the mountains beyond. The tented and wooden structures are designed for the desert, with the sides rolling up to let the outside in. This camp has a wonderful charm that appeals to a traveler looking for a down-to-earth but still luxurious experience.

Dotted along are six comfortable and spacious tents pitched with an indoor and outdoor bathrooms. A generous deck allows for plenty of lounging around, safe sleep-outs under the stars, and each comes with a plunge pool to cool off from the desert sun.

Facts

At a glance

  • Six Safari Tents

  • Sleep-outs under the stars

  • Boma Fire pit

  • Plunge pools

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Experiences

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    Scenic drives

    Discover how the flora and fauna in this often habitat thrive on a fascinating scenic drive with your safari guide. They will point out oryx, gazelles, hartebeests, Hartmann and Burchell’s zebras, giraffes and springboks. Look out for predators like spotted and brown hyena, leopards, aarwolfs and bat eared foxes. The region is also great for keen birders, with some 170 bird species to be found, including endemic dune larks.

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    Hot air ballooning

    There are few experiences quite as magical as floating silently over the ancient desert in a hot air balloon. The seasonal activity allows you to soar above the NamibRand Nature Reserve, getting a unique view of the dune belts and seemingly endless plains. Enjoy a Champagne breakfast at your landing spot.

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    Bushman walks

    You’ll head out on an educational walk through the dunes with a Khoisan guide. They will tell you all about the ancient navigating and tracking techniques of Africa’s original hunter-gatherers. It’s also a great way to learn more about the micro flora and fauna of the region.

Community & Culture

Wolwedans is a Long Run Global Ecosphere Retreat® (GER), a stringent sustainability certification that focuses on conservation, community, culture and commerce. Wolwedans strives to see both their team and local communities enjoying improved livelihoods and being able to live sustainable lifestyles. With that in mind, they place great emphasis on human resource development, social upliftment, sharing economic opportunities and encouraging others. They showcase and promote the region’s culture by selling local arts and crafts in their curio shops, serving local dishes and having the menu read in local languages. The staff often share stories and songs with guests, offering them a glimpse into their culture. Wolwedans is also committed to preserving the archaeological and anthropological heritage of the region.

Conservation

As one of Southern Africa’s largest private, not for profit reserves, NamibRand Nature Reserve is effectively managed through monitoring and innovative and adaptive management practices. It has become a successful example of how biodiversity conservation can coexist with financial stability. Thanks to this effective management, the ecosystem is healthy and the flora and fauna is thriving alongside the people who live here.

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Why Niarra

Niarra Travel is a forward-thinking travel company headquartered in London born out of a passion to do things differently.

In Swahili, a Bantu language spoken by millions in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa, the name Niara means "with utmost purpose" and our team are united by a passion for exploration and a belief that the right kind of travel can make the world a better place.

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