* Mobile camp situated in the 4,500 km² Palmwag Concession
* Remote location in a wilderness area
* The camp is run in conjunction with Save the Rhino Trust
* Black Rhino tracking on foot and by vehicle
* Desert adapted elephants
* Hartmann mountain zebra and other wildlife species.

* Desert Rhino Camp lies amongst rolling, rocky hills
* Scattered euphorbia, ancient Welwitschia mirabilis and scrubby vegetation
* Several tree-lined, fresh water springs support good populations of wildlife

Day visit
* Palmwag Concession

Onward Travel
PLEASE PLAN ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE ROUTES CAREFULLY TO FIT IN WITH THE TRANSFER TIMES (PICK-UP 15:00 / DROP-OFF 11:00)
* Twyfelfontein, Burnt Mountain
* Kamanjab
* Etosha National Park (Andersson Gate)
* Khorixas
* Outjo
* Otjiwarongo
* Opuwo
* Cape Cross
* Swakopmund
* Omaruru

* 8 x Large Meru-styled tents
* 1 x twin guide tent

Each tents is raised on a wooden platform
* En-suite bathroom open from shoulder hight to roof with:

• Basin with flasks of hot and cold water for washing,

• Flush Toilet

• Bucket shower, hot water is brought when requested

* Private veranda
* Each tent has a room safe and a loud 'hooter' for emergencies
* Limited laundry facilities are provided at no extra cost

Central tented area raised on a wooden deck with a
* Lounge and
* Dining area with a large dining table
* In front of the tent is a fire place and bird bath

* Rhino tracking on foot and / or by vehicle
* Full day game drives on Palmwag Concession incl. picnic lunch
* Day and night nature drives
* Guided walks on the Palmwag Concession

NOTE:
* For safety reasons children between 12 and 16 years will only be allowed on walks at the discretion of the guide.
* Guides are not armed as we do not place guests in any dangerous or compromising positions on walks and we have a zero disturbance policy where we will not go closer to rhino for a better photograph etc - the rhino are not to be disturbed at all by guests during walks.

Desert Rhino Camp uses:
3 x 8 seater open 4x4 game viewing vehicles for transfers and game viewing activities.

* Mix of European / Southern African styles
* Breakfast (buffet, continental)
* Lunch packs during activities
* Afternoon tea/coffee and cake
* 3 course dinner
* Special dietary requirements must be notified in advance
* All drinks are included, except for imported & premium wines and spirits.

NO CELLPHONE COVERAGE AT LODGE
For details see the Mobile coverage map.

Reservations & Marketing
Namibia Tracks and Trails
Tel +264 - (0)64 - 416 820
Fax +264 - (0)64 - 404 664
E-mail travel@namibia-tracks-and-trails.com

Website http://www.namibia-tracks-and-trails.com/lodges/desert-rhino-camp.htm

* English
* Afrikaans

Visa
Mastercard
Travellers’ cheques

Environmental Responsibility
* The Desert Rhino Camp is operated in conjunction with Save the Rhino Trust.

Guests are transfered from Palmwag Lodge to Desert Rhino Camp and returned to Palmwag Lodge after their stay. PLEASE PLAN ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE ROUTES CAREFULLY TO FIT IN WITH THE TRANSFER TIMES (PICK-UP 15:00 / DROP-OFF 11:00)

To reach Palmwag Lodge:
* During the dry season, Palmwag Lodge can be reached in a small 2 X 4 sedan.
* Although Palmwag Lodge lies in an arid area, rain in other parts of the country can cause rivers to flow. The onset of the flow is very rapid.
* As a large part of the journey takes place on gravel roads, consultants should switch to a 4 X 4 vehicle during the rainy season (October to April).

PLEASE PLAN ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE ROUTES CAREFULLY TO FIT IN WITH THE TRANSFER TIMES TO / FROM PALMWAG LODGE (PICK-UP 15:00 / DROP-OFF 11:00)

* Twyfelfontein, Burnt Mountain
* Kamanjab
* Etosha National Park (Andersson Gate)
* Khorixas
* Outjo
* Otjiwarongo
* Opuwo
* Cape Cross
* Swakopmund
* Omaruru

PLEASE PLAN ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE ROUTES CAREFULLY TO FIT IN WITH THE TRANSFER TIMES TO / FROM PALMWAG LODGE (PICK-UP 15:00 / DROP-OFF 11:00)

Twyfelfontein Area
Twyfelfontein to Palmwag Lodge is approx. 114 km
* From Twyfelfontein take the D3214 to the D2612 turn off (approx. 10 km)
* Turn left into the D2612 and drive to the C39 turn off (approx. 15 km)
* Turn left into the C39 and drive to the C43 turn off (approx. 43 km)
* Turn right onto the C43 and drive to the Palmwag Lodge sign post (approx. 46 km)
* Follow the signs to the lodge
The entire route is on gravel road

Etosha National Park (Andersson Gate) via Kamanjab
Etosha National Park via Kamanjab to Palmwag Lodge is approx. 351 km
* From Andersson Gate drive south on the C38 to the C40 turn off (approx. 78 km)
* Turn right onto the C40 and drive to Kamanjab (approx. 155 km)
* From Kamanjab drive west on the C40 to the C43 turn off (approx. 114 km)
* Turn right onto the C43 and drive to the Palmwag Lodge sign post (approx. 4 km)
* Follow the signs to the lodge
The C38 & C40 from Adnersson Gate to Kamanjab are tar roads. All other roads are gravel roads.
En-route attractions: Grootberg pass

Opuwo via Sesfontein
Opuwo to Palmwag Lodge is approx. 221 km
* From Opuwo drive south on the C43 to Sesfontein (approx. 123 km)
* From Sesfontein continue on the C43 to the Palmwag Lodge sign post (approx. 98 km)
* Follow the signs to the lodge
The entire route is on gravel road
Detour attractions: Warmquelle and Ongongo

Swakopmund via Skeleton Coast & Cape Cross
Note: a permit is required to drive through the Skeleton Coast Park. Permits must be acquired at the gate, and a certain amount of water must be carried in the vehicle before entry is permitted. Refer to your local operator for gate closing times and additional requirements.

Swakopmund via Skeleton Coast & Cape Cross to Palmwag Lodge is approx. 366 km
* From Swakopmund drive north on the C34 to Henties Bay (approx. 72 km)
* From Henties Bay continue on the C34 to the Cape Cross (approx. 48 km)
* Continue north on the C34 into the Skeleton Coast Park to the C39 turn off (approx. 105 km)
* Turn right into the C39 and drive to the C43 turn off (approx. 96 km)
* Turn left onto the C43 and drive to the Palmwag Lodge sign post (approx. 45 km)
* Follow the signs to the lodge
The entire route is on gravel road

Swakopmund via Uis
Swakopmund via Uis to Palmwag Lodge is approx. 428 km
* From Swakopmund drive north on the C34 to Henties Bay (approx. 72 km)
* From Henties Bay continue on the C43 to the C35 turn off (approx. 6 km)
* Turn right into the C35 and drive to Uis (approx. 114 km)
* From Uis drive north on the C35 to the D2612 turn off (approx. 70 km)
* Turn left into the D2612 and drive to the C39 turn off (approx. 77 km)
* Turn left into the C39 and continue to the C43 turn off (approx. 43 km)
* Turn right onto the C43 and drive to the Palmwag Lodge sign post (approx. 46 km)
* Follow the signs to the lodge
The entire route is on gravel road

Otjiwarongo via Outjo and Khorixas
Otjiwarongo via Outjo and Khorixas to Palmwag Lodge is approx. 369 km
* From Otjiwarongo drive north on the C38 to Outjo (approx. 66 km)
* From Outjo drive west on the C39 to Khorixas (approx. 131 km)
* From Khorixas continue on the C39 to the C43 turn off (126 km)
* Turn right onto the C43 and drive to the Palmwag Lodge sign post (approx. 46 km)
* Follow the signs to the lodge
The C38 & C39 from Outjo to Khorixas are tar roads. The rest of the trip is gravel road
En-route and detour attractions: Petrified Forest & Twyfelfontein

Omaruru
Omaruru to Palmwag Lodge approx. 359 km
* From Omarur drive north west on the C36 to Uis ( approx. 123 km)
* From Uis drive north on the C35 to the D2612 turn off (approx. 70 km)
* Turn left into the D2612 and drive to the C39 turn off (approx. 77 km)
* Turn left into the C39 and drive to the C43 turn off (approx. 43 km)
* Turn right onto the C43 and drive to the Palmwag Lodge sign post (approx. 46 km)
* Follow the signs to the lodge
The entire route is on gravel road
Small detour attractions: The 'White Lady' rock painting at the Brandberg.
NOTE: A visit to the 'White Lady' requires an approx. 2 hours walk.

Desert Rhino Camp uses of the Palmwag Airstrip. Please plan ETA and ETD to fit in with the transfer times to / from Palmwag Lodge (PICK-UP 15:00 / DROP-OFF 11:00)

Palmwag Airstrip (FYPW)
South: 19 degrees 52’ 52”
East: 13 degrees 56’ 46"
Elevation: 3,200 feet
Length: 1,372 meters
Direction: 07/25
Surface: gravel / earth
Cautions/Warning: Beware of animals on the runway

Information provided by Red Sky Ventures

* Desert Rhino Camp offers air transfers from / to Windhoek and Swakopmund.
* Please contact Namibia Tracks and Trails for details.

* Transfers to Desert Rhino Camp leave Palmwag Lodge at 15:00
* Transfers from Desert Rhino Camp arrive at Palmwag Lodge at 11:00

01.12.2009 to 14.06.2010
Fully Inclusive
Single pp	N$ 5,515
Double pp	N$ 3,590

15.06.2010 to 15.11.2010
Fully Inclusive
Single pp	N$ 6,820
Double pp	N$ 4,895

16.11.2010 to 15.12.2010
Fully Inclusive
Single pp	N$ 5,515
Double pp	N$ 3,590

* Full Inclusive (FI) is on lunch, dinner, bed and breakfast basis and includes:

• scheduled lodge activities
• concession fees
  
• all local drinks (premium exports and bottle wine is extra)

• VAT and statutory NTB levy.

* Drinks and meals at Palmwag Lodge before / after transfer are not included
* Rates subject to change unless bookings confirmed.

Booking & deposit policy
* Bookings will only be confirmed upon payment of a 20% non-refundable deposit. The 20% deposit is based on the full quoted price.
* The balance of the quoted price is payable 6 weeks prior to arrival.

Cancellation policy
* More than 8 weeks prior to arrival: 100% of the deposit
* Less than 8 weeks prior to arrival: 100% of deposit, plus 25% of the total price
* Less than 4 weeks prior to arrival: 50% of the total price
* Less than 3 weeks prior to arrival: 60% of the total price
* Less than 2 weeks prior to arrival: 100% of the total price
* No show: 100% of the total price

Parents should be aware that Desert Rhino Camp is NOT fenced and wildlife can pass through. There is obviously an inherent risk whilst tracking rhino on foot.

Children Policy
* No children under 8 years of age are permitted at Desert Rhino Camp
* Children between 8 and 12 years are welcome, however

• May not participate on walks and rhino tracking.

• Discounted rate only applies if the child shares a tent with the parents

* Children between 13 and 16 years

• Will only be allowed on walks and rhino tracking at the discretion of the guide

• Pay normal adult rate

Parents should only bring mature and responsible children, who have experience with wildlife to Desert Rhino Camp. Read the guidelines on child safety

* 1 guide / pilot per group: discounted rate on accomm and meals 

Desert Rhino Camp, run together with Save the Rhino Trust, gives travellers a possibility to see the desert-dwelling black rhino and enjoy true 'African-style' adventures, including bucket showers.

Desert Rhino Camp, run together with Save the Rhino Trust, gives travellers a possibility to see the desert-dwelling black rhino and enjoy true 'African-style' adventures, including bucket showers.

To experience the priceless sighting of an endangered desert-dwelling black rhino, visitors to Desert Rhino Camp get up at the crack of dawn and set out in vehicles to follow the pathways of the magnificent beast. With luck, the elusive creature will be sighted.

Desert Rhino Camp, run together with Save the Rhino Trust, gives travellers a possibility to see the desert-dwelling black rhino and enjoy true 'African-style' adventures, including bucket showers.

To experience the priceless sighting of an endangered desert-dwelling black rhino, visitors to Desert Rhino Camp get up at the crack of dawn and set out in vehicles to follow the pathways of the magnificent beast. With luck, the elusive creature will be sighted.

The rugged landscape surrounding Desert Rhino Camp is a place where stories are born, and the camp has its own story to tell. To prevent damaging the fragile ecosystem, Desert Rhino Camp can be moved if need be. The facilities in the 8 tents are  basic, including showers under a bucket of warm water. But the true luxury of Desert Rhino Camp is a real adventure, and a possible sighting of the endangered black rhino.