Location
Damaraland, Namibia
Number of Rooms
10 Tents
Open
Year Round
Activities
Wildlife and scenic drives
Nature Walks
Twylfelfontein visits
Cultural visits
Star gazing
In the foothills of the Grootberg massif, set amidst magnificent scenery and the ancient Etendeka lavas of northern Damaraland, It is a small, simple yet comfortable owner run camp that offers one of the most authentic experiences in this part of Damaraland.
Etendeka is one of only two establishments that have been awarded the highest rank in the Namibian Eco-awards, using solar power as much as possible without compromising personal comfort. The 10 guest rooms are meru tents with hot and cold running water, flush toilets and an open-air bucket shower. The rooms are shaded and connected by pathways to a main lounge area, where wholesome meals are served using fresh ingredients.
At Etendeka, wildlife has acclimatised to a precarious existence amongst the towering basalt mountains and dry mopane-shaded river courses of the Kunene Region. The concession is over 50,000 hectares and home to large numbers of wildlife including giraffe, kudu, oryx, mountain zebra, black rhino and desert elephant. Walking safaris are particularly good here. Unlike neighbouring lodges that target rhino, Etendeka looks at small things that make this eco-system unique as well as large game.