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Desert Rhino CampThe 1-million-acre Palmwag Reserve in Northern Damaraland is a private concession supported by the Save The Rhino Project, and offers unrivalled private wildlife viewing in an utterly wild environment. One of the most exciting accommodation options in this region is Desert Rhino Camp.
Desert Rhino Camp is a joint venture between Wilderness Safaris and the "Save the Rhino Trust" - a non-profit conservation organisation that has been working in this area for 20 years. The Trust has been singly responsible for helping to ensure that these rare, desert adapted black rhino survived the slaughter that went on throughout other parts of Africa in the 80s and 90s. Today this population of black rhino is growing in numbers and the area boasts the largest concentration of rhino anywhere on the planet outside of a national park. Community game scouts who were employed by the Trust to help with the patrolling and monitoring all these years are now seconded to the camp and are the trackers and guides. A portion of every guest’s revenue goes to the Trust.Accommodation at Desert Rhino CampDesert Rhino Camp has 8 large "Meru" tents, each with a fully fitted en-suite bathroom including a classic bucket shower that is filled with hot water whenever needed. Six of these are twin tents, and two are 'honeymoon' tents. The tented dining room has stunning wide views of the desert and mountains. Welwitschia (ancient desert adapted plants) plants dot the plain in front of the camp.
Safaris and Activities from Desert Rhino CampThe primary activity is rhino tracking which is usually by vehicle until a sighting is made by trackers and then on foot. Guests can also enjoy full day outings, with a picnic lunch, on the reserve.
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