Palmwag Lodge

Damaraland | Namibia In the Damaraland region of northwest Namibia, Palmwag Lodge is one of the oldest and most visited lodges. It sits overlooking a palm-lined spring in the Uniab River on the vast five thousand square kilometer Palmwag concession.

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Overview

This region is rich in wildlife and is notable for having the largest population of black rhinos outside one of Africa's national parks. Other animals that can be seen on the concession include desert-adapted elephants, lions, Hartmann's zebras, red hartebeest, and cheetahs.

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Highlights & What to Expect

Palmwag Lodge is in one of the most remote corners of Africa, a place of beauty and vast spaces.
Viewing the desert-adapted black rhino on a half-day guided rhino-tracking adventure could be the highlight of your stay at the lodge.
Full-day Damaraland nature drives provide unique insight into this fragile ecosystem and the hardy animals that inhabit it.
Nature hikes of various durations explore the surroundings on foot accompanied by a local expert.
The lodge offers a camping excursion to a remote setting solely for your party. It is an incredible way of connecting with nature.
Available cultural experiences include visiting a traditional Himba village and learning more about this unique indigenous culture, as well as traveling back in time when viewing the rock paintings and engravings at Twyfelfontein.

Location & Setting

Palmwag Lodge is in a remote corner of Damaraland in the northwestern corner of Namibia. Giant makalani palms tower over the bungalows and main lodge area. It overlooks a sweeping landscape dotted with green euphorbias. It is a drive of five and a half hours from Swakopmund and just over four hours from Etosha National Park's Andersson Gate.

Rooms

Accommodation at Palmwag is provided in twenty-four rooms, ten standard twins, ten comfort twins, and two family units with two rooms each. A major refurbishment has seen the lodge's rooms and central areas upgraded to a higher standard. Rooms have en-suite facilities, are air-conditioned, and tastefully decorated.

Facilities

The lodge has a large central area with a lounge, dining room, restaurant, and swimming pool. There is a small curio shop that also stocks bare necessities. Free Wi-Fi is available. Campgrounds feature sprawling lawns, makalani palms, and mopane trees.