Desert Rhino Camp (formally named Palmwag Rhino Camp) is situated in the 1-million-acre private Palmwag Reserve in Damaraland in north-west Namibia, between Etosha and the Skeleton Coast - few places on the planet can offer this level of privacy and wilderness experience. This desert reserve has a number of freshwater springs that support healthy populations of animals including desert-adapted black rhino and elephant as well as large populations of the rare Hartmann's mountain zebra, giraffe, gemsbok, springbok and kudu. The predator population is the largest outside the Etosha National Park with over 100 lion, cheetah, leopard, and both brown and spotted hyaena. Birdlife is prolific and diverse with most of Namibia's endemics present.
Desert Rhino Camp accommodates 16 guests in 8 large East African-style "Meru" tents, each with an en-suite bathroom comprising hand basin, flush toilet and a classic bucket shower that is filled with hot water whenever needed. Lights are powered by solar panels and the tented dining room offers uninterrupted views of the desert and mountains. Welwitschia plants (ancient desert adapted plants) dot the plain in front of the camp. Activities include rhino tracking on foot or by vehicle as well as day and night nature drives. Guests enjoy full day outings, with a picnic lunch, on the reserve.
Desert Rhino Camp is run in conjunction with Save the Rhino Trust, an organisation that has been responsible for the survival of the rare black rhino in the area. Guests gain an amazing insight into the ecology and conservation of this area, while at the same time a portion of guest revenue contributes to the Trust and rhino conservation operations.