We welcome children of all ages. (Please refer to our rates for child policies).
Wifi is available in camp.
Charging facilities are available in the rooms and main area.
Hoanib Valley
Amongst the mountains and sand dunes of remote north-western namibia is hoanib valley camp, a joint venture between the giraffe conservation fund and local communities
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Reviews4/6
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Vacation Style Relaxed and social family atmosphere
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Camp Size 14 guests
All about Hoanib Valley
Located deep in the Kaokoland in north-western Namibia, Hoanib Valley Camp is surrounded by some of the most striking landscapes on the continent. Jagged peaks rub shoulders with golden sand dunes, and vast expanses of desert are scattered with unique, desert-adapted wildlife and nomadic Himba settlements. The camp itself is situated in a sheltered valley against a backdrop of granite mountains with views down to the ephemeral Hoanib River.
Although startlingly beautiful, the landscape in this part of the world is unforgiving and the intention for Hoanib Valley Camp was to create a relaxed and peaceful environment to relax in, hidden away from the elements. The camp is centred around the communal fire pit, a familiar place to gather for conversation and chatter at the end of the day and designed to promote intimacy. It was also important that the camp blended seamlessly with the surroundings and as a result, the peaked tents were chosen for both the rooms and the main area. Distinctive yet subtle, one can barely see the camp until you are almost on top of it.
About the camp
Activities
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Year Round:
- Morning and afternoon desert game drives.
- Learn about the giraffe research conducted in the area.
- Nature walk (aged 12 and over).
- Spending a morning with the Herero and Himba communities.
- Track the desert-adapted rhino of the area on foot (aged 12 and over).
What is included and Excluded
Included
- All meals
- daily activities
- local drinks
- laundry
- Flights
- premium brand beverages
- discretionary tips/ gratuities
- items of a personal nature
- personal travel insurance
Accomodation
The design for the camp was inspired by the experience of the Hoanib: the rich ochre of the dunes, the ever-changing colours of the desert and the dramatic shadows of the mountains. The geometric patterns of the Himba people are represented in the weaved baskets scattered around the tents, and carvings of the desert-adapted giraffe spark conversation and interest in the critical research happening in the area. True to the ethos of Natural Selection, it was critical that as many pieces as possible were sourced locally or at least from Namibia. As a result, you’ll find heavy wooden dining tables carved by Rundu wood-workers on the side of the road outside Windhoek, baskets weaved by the Omba organisation, and delicate ‘Combretum-pod’ cushions sewn by local ladies. Taken from a range aptly named ‘Skeleton Coast’, the fabrics used represent the hazy fog that moves through the area from the cold Atlantic coast. Truly a subtle and sophisticated hideaway in the heart of the desert.
Number of rooms
- 6 tents –
- 5 twin/double
- 1 family with 1 king size bed and 2 single beds
Facilities
- The camp boasts a stylish tented lounge with a well-stocked drinks cabinet
- veranda
- outdoor and indoor dining areas
- fire pit
- a small plunge pool
Food Experience
What else do I need to know?
What is a good time to go?
Hoanib Valley Camp is open all year round. In the dry winter months of April to October, the desert is in its iconic state, whilst from November to March the area is carpeted in a lush, green blanket.
Dry season: April – October
Green season: November – March
Our wonderful chefs create good, wholesome and hearty meals. Please let us know of any dietary requirements prior to arrival.