Hoanib Elephant Camp

• CCR of R275pp per night: A non-refundable per person per night Conservation, Community and Reserve Fee (CCR) is added to each bed-night booked at Natural Selection properties. The CCR is crucial for protecting wildlife, securing and managing wildlife habitats and uplifting communities in the areas in which theyoperate. The CCR is not applicable to children aged 0 - 5 years but does apply to children 6 years and older as well as to pilots and guides.
• Regional flights into Windhoek
• Transfers to Kwessi Dunes
• Any additional activities requested
• Transfers to the lodge
• Fully comprehensive Travel Insurance, which guests are required to take out
• Any transfers not listed under inclusions
• All beverages *It is possible to pre-pay R385 per person, per night for fully inclusive drinks. (Subject to change) 
• All items of a personal nature (laundry, gratuities etc.)

• There will be a 40% single supplement for stays from 1 Apr '26 (contact [email protected] for a quote if travelling solo).
• Children of all ages are welcome.
• Children 0-5 are free of charge
• Children 6 - 18 years are charged at 50% of the adult sharing rate. Please request a quote from [email protected]
• Children 19 & older are classified as adults and a single supplement applies if in their own room
• Families travelling with children aged 9 years and younger are required to book and pay for a private vehicle. 
• Parties of 6 will automatically get a private vehicle at no extra charge.

Set in the remote Hoanib Valley in Namibia’s rugged Kaokoland, Hoanib Elephant Camp is a 10-tent safari camp surrounded by ancient dry riverbeds, towering mountains and vast desert landscapes. This is one of the few places in Africa where you can encounter desert-adapted elephants, along with desert giraffe, lion, black rhino and other wildlife uniquely suited to this harsh environment.

The camp pairs raw desert adventure with understated comfort. Spacious under-canvas rooms feature private decks, plunge pools, air-conditioning and indoor and outdoor showers, while the main area has a lounge, dining room, swimming pool, wellness spa and fire pit beneath the stars. Powered entirely by solar energy and designed with a light footprint, the camp is deeply connected to its wild surroundings.

Days are spent exploring the desert on game drives, nature walks and rhino-tracking excursions, with opportunities to visit local Himba communities and experience some of Africa’s clearest night skies. Your stay also contributes to conservation and community initiatives across the region, making Hoanib Elephant Camp a place where extraordinary wildlife encounters come with a meaningful sense of purpose.

The Tented Rooms are spacious and thoughtfully designed to bring the desert indoors, with sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. Each room is elevated on a private wooden deck and features air-conditioning, a private plunge pool and an en-suite bathroom with double vanities, an indoor shower and an outdoor shower. Insulated canvas roofs and rammed-earth walls help keep the rooms naturally comfortable, while the understated design keeps the focus firmly on the wild beauty outside.

The Family Tented Rooms offer the same considered comfort, with additional space designed for families travelling together. Each has a private deck, plunge pool, air-conditioning and an en-suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, making it an easy base for exploring the extraordinary Hoanib Valley.

Set in the remote Hoanib Valley in Namibia’s wild northwest, the camp lies among towering mountains, ancient dry riverbeds and vast desert landscapes in the heart of Kaokoland. This is a remarkable wildlife region where desert-adapted elephants, giraffe and lion roam alongside black rhino, oryx, springbok, kudu and zebra.

Days here are all about exploring this extraordinary landscape, from morning and evening game drives and nature walks to rhino tracking and visits with the local Himba community. As the sun sets, stop for sundowners among the mountains before looking up at some of Africa’s clearest night skies. Beyond the valley, the dramatic Skeleton Coast offers another side of Namibia’s wild beauty, where desert meets the Atlantic.

Game Drives Head out on morning and evening game drives through the Hoanib Valley in search of desert-adapted elephant, giraffe, lion, oryx, springbok and other wildlife that has learnt to thrive in this extraordinary landscape.

Rhino Tracking Join expert rhino rangers on foot to track the region’s free-ranging black rhino. Along the way, learn how these magnificent animals are monitored and protected in one of Namibia’s most remote wilderness areas.

Nature Walks Explore the Hoanib Valley on foot with your guide, discovering the plants, tracks and smaller details that are easy to miss from a vehicle while learning how life survives in the desert.

Cultural Visit Spend time with the local Himba community and gain insight into their traditions, culture and way of life in one of the world’s most challenging environments.

Scenic Sundowners Pause among the ancient riverbeds and towering mountains as the sun sets over the desert. It’s a simple but spectacular way to end a day in the Hoanib Valley.

Stargazing With very little light pollution, the remote Hoanib Valley offers exceptional night skies. Look up after dinner for a spectacular display of stars, planets and constellations.

Hoanib Elephant Camp is a remote safari destination in Namibia’s Kaokoland, so getting there is part of the adventure. Fly-in guests arrive at Orutjandja Airstrip, followed by a 4WD transfer to camp. The camp can also be reached by road, with self-drive guests meeting the team in Sesfontein, approximately 70km from camp, before continuing into the Hoanib Valley by 4WD.

A new airstrip is planned just minutes from camp, which will make access even easier in future.