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Consultant's map ![]() Consultant's folder Click on the title to show or hide the information. * Intimate camp with 8 bungalows * Build into the natural habitat with view over the Damaraland scenery * Convenient base from which to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Twyfelfontein, the Petrified Forest and Damaraland. * Ideal for onward travel to Swakopmund, Opuwo and the Etosha National Park. * Offers guided desert elephant & nature drives, guided excursions to Twyfelfontein and guided walks. * Camp Kipwe is build on a mountainside, with exceptional views. * The scenery is dominated by red-brown sandstone hills, interspersed with dry river beds and open plains. * Vegetation is sparse, consisting mainly of various grasses and Euphorbia damarana bushes * The area is famous for the Desert elephants, but also has good populations of Hartmann mountain zebra, giraffe, oryx, springbok, and kudu. Day visits * Twyfelfontein * Burnt Mountain * Organ Pipes * Petrified Forest Onward Travel * Walvis Bay * Swakopmund * Cape Cross * Palmwag Concession * Sesfontein * Opuwo * Khorixas * Outjo * Etosha National Park (Andersson Gate) * Omaruru * Otjiwarongo 8 x igloo-shaped double bungalows 2 x guide tents (not the same standard as guest rooms) The bungalows are built of natural stone to fit into the landscape, and offer: * En-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin located outside each bungalow (with high degree of privacy) * Private veranda overlooking the surrounding plains * Small inside seating area * Tea & coffee facilities * Hair dryer * 220 volt AC power Central wood & thatch complex with open sides to enjoy the view * Dining area with separate tables * Bar * Lounge & coffee area * Comfortable veranda * Outdoor seating around fire * Swimming pool * Central area and bungalows are linked by rock pathways & stairs * Curios on sale * AM Desert elephant / nature drive down the dry river beds of the Huab and Aba-Huab (4 - 6 hours). Note: although there is a good likelihood of sightings, sightings are at the sole discretion of the elephants, and this trip is not suitable for children under 4 years. * PM Twyfelfontein rock art, Burnt Mountain and Organ Pipe excursion (2 hours) * Guided nature walks Camp Kipwe uses * ??? X ???? seater open game viewing vehicles * European & Southern African influences, no ‘unusual’ ingredients * Breakfast buffet and English breakfast * Light lunches * Five course set menu dinner * Lunch packs on request for onward travel * Bar area * Poolside waiter service * Special dietary requirements on advance request WEAK CELLULAR COVERAGE AT LODGE For details see the Mobile coverage map. Reservations & Marketing Tel: +264 - (0)61 - 232 009 Fax: +264 - (0)61 - 222 574 E-mail vision@visionsofafrica.com.na At Lodge Tel: +264 - (0)811 222 072 Fax +264 - (0)811 251 290 * English * Afrikaans Visa Mastercard Social Responsibility The lodge is built in a community conservancy with a concession from the conservancy. Fees are paid to the conservancy on the basis of bed nights. The fees are used for community development. Fees for community guides at the Twyfelfontein rock art site and the Petrified Forest also benefit the community. * During the dry season, the lodge can be reached in a small 2 X 4 sedan. * Although Camp Kipwe 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 an offroad vehicle during the rainy season (October to April). * Walvis Bay * Swakopmund * Cape Cross * Palmwag Concession * Sesfontein * Opuwo * Khorixas * Outjo * Etosha National Park (Andersson Gate) * Omaruru * Otjiwarongo Walvis Bay via Swakopmund, 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. Walvis Bay via Swakopmund, Skeleton Coast & Cape Cross to Camp Kipwe is approx. 399 km * Drive north from Walvis Bay on the B2 to Swakopmund (approx. 30 km) * From Swakopmund continue north on the C34 to Henties Bay (approx 72 km) * Drive north from Henties Bay to the Cape Cross signpost (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 follow it to the D2612 turn off (approx. 136 km) * Turn right into the D2612 and continue to the Camp Kiwpe signpost (approx. 6 km) * Follow the gravel road to Camp Kipwe (approx. 2 km). The B2 between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund is tar road. The rest of the route is on gravel road En-route attractions: Cape Cross and the Skeleton Coast Park Walvis Bay via Swakopmund and Uis Walvis Bay via Swakopmund and Uis to Camp Kipwe approx. 350 km * Drive north from Walvis Bay on the B2 to Swakopmund (approx. 30 km) * From Swakopmund continue north on the C34 to Henties Bay (approx 72 km) * Continue north on the C43 to the intersection with the C35 (approx. 6 km) * Turn into the C35 and follow the C35 to Uis (approx. 114 km) * Drive through Uis and follow the C35 north to the D2612 turn off (approx. 70 km) * Turn left into the D2612 and continue to the Camp Kipwe signpost (approx. 56 km) * Follow the gravel road to Camp Kipwe (approx. 2 km) The B2 between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund is tar road. The rest of the route is on gravel road Small detour attractions: Cape Cross and the 'White Lady' rock painting at the Brandberg. NOTE: A visit to the 'White Lady' requires an approx. 2 hours walk. Opuwo Opuwo to Camp Kipwe is approx. 314 km * Drive south from Opuwo on the C43 to Sesfontein (approx. 123 km) * From Sesfontein continue on the C43 to the C39 turn off (approx. 140 km) * Turn left into the C39 and drive to the D2612 turn off (approx. 43 km) * Turn right into the D2612 and continue to the Camp Kipwe signpost (approx. 6 km) * Follow the gravel road to Camp Kipwe (approx. 2 km) The entire route is on gravel road Small detour attractions: Warmquelle and Ongongo Etosha National Park (Andersson Gate) Etosha National Park to Camp Kipwe is approx. 325 km * From Okaukuejo drive south on the C38 to Outjo (approx. 114 km) * From Outjo drive west on the C39 to Khorixas (approx. 131 km) * From Khorixas continue on the C39 to the D2612 trun off (approx. 72 km) * Turn left into the D2612 and continue to the Camp Kipwe signpost (approx. 6 km) * Follow the gravel road to Camp Kipwe (approx. 2 km) The C38 & C39 from Andersson Gate to Khorixas are tar roads. From Khorixas the route is on gravel road. En-route attractions: Petrified Forest Otjiwarongo Otjiwarongo to Camp Kipwe is approx. 277 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 D2612 trun off (approx. 72 km) * Turn left into the D2612 and continue to the Camp Kipwe signpost (approx. 6 km) * Follow the gravel road to Camp Kipwe (approx. 2 km) The only tar road is the C38 & C39 from Otjiwarongo to Khorixas. From Khorixas the route is on gravel road. En-route attractions: Petrified Forest Omaruru Omaruru to Camp Kipwe approx. 251 km * From Omaruru drive north west on the C36 to Uis ( approx. 123 km) * Drive through Uis and follow the C35 north to the D2612 turn off (approx. 70 km) * Turn left into the D2612 and continue to the Camp Kipwe signpost (approx. 56 km) * Follow the gravel road to Camp Kipwe (approx. 2 km). 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. * South 20 degrees 34 00’ * East 14 degrees 22 00’ * Length: 2,200 meters * Width: 22 meters * Surface: gravel * Transfers to / from the Twyfelfontein airstrip at additional cost. * Check in: 13h00 * Check out: 10h00 * Earlier check in subject to room availability.
* BB rates include Bed & Breakfast and a guided nature walk * Rates include VAT and tourism levy * Rates EXCLUDE N$ 55 Uibâsen / Twyfelfontein Conservancy Levy per person per day. * Rates subject to change unless bookings confirmed. Provisional bookings * are held for 14 days, then automatically released if no confirmation is received. * within cancellation period are held for 24 hours, then automatically released if no confirmation is received. Cancellation policy * 30 – 15 days prior to arrival: 25% * 14 – 8 days prior to arrival: 50% * 7 days and less prior to arrival: 100% * Children under 3 years: free * Children 3 to 12 years of age sharing with adult or in kiddies tent receive discounted rates * Children 13 years and older: Full adult rate * Babysitting services available Please read the guidelines on child safety * One guide/ tour leader/ pilot per group: discounted rate on LDBB basis * Camp Kipwe has two guide tents available on first-come, first-served basis for guide / tour leader / pilot * Tour Leader/guide/pilot are not accommodated free of charge. * If guide tents are not available, guide / tour leader / pilot will be accommodated in a bungalow at normal rate. Hidden amongst the rocks of Damaraland, overlooking wide landscapes that were hunting grounds of the prehistoric Twyfelfontein community, Camp Kipwe, and its blue sky bathrooms, are a very special experience. Hidden amongst the rocks of Damaraland, overlooking wide landscapes that were hunting grounds of the prehistoric Twyfelfontein community, Camp Kipwe, and its blue sky bathrooms, are a very special experience. New paths are being trodden where the hunters of Twyfelfontein once roamed. Travellers come from far to see their rock art and explore their way of life, seen through their shelters and tools they left behind. This is also the terrain of the desert elephants. Hidden amongst the rocks of Damaraland, overlooking wide landscapes that were hunting grounds of the prehistoric Twyfelfontein community, Camp Kipwe, and its blue sky bathrooms, are a very special experience. New paths are being trodden where the hunters of Twyfelfontein once roamed. Travellers come from far to see their rock art and explore their way of life, seen through their shelters and tools they left behind. This is also the terrain of the desert elephants. Blending in with the landscape, Camp Kipwe has wonders of its own. Accommodation is in stone igloos clad in local rock, a natural way to keep cool in the heat of midday. Perhaps the most exciting facet of Camp Kipwe is its open air blue sky bathrooms. Surrounded by rock walls for privacy, travellers can look up and see the naked sky. At Camp Kipwe the magic of the environment meets the magic of living. |
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