Bucket list Rhino walking safari experience!
With this exhilarating Rhino Walking Safari, you’ll track Rhinos on foot through the striking northwest region of Namibia.
You will visit one of Namibia’s top private concession areas on this small-group, expert guided safari. Get the opportunity to interact closely with these amazing animals that have evolved to live in the desert and take in some of Namibia’s most breathtaking vistas.
Thirty years ago, the Black Rhinoceros was on the verge of extinction in Namibia’s isolated northwest. There are currently more Black Rhinos living freely in this area than anywhere else in the world. It is, in fact, the only species of Rhinoceros in the world that is found on property that is held by communities and customs rather than having a statutory conservation status.
Namibia employed people from local communities in anti-poaching patrols, and generated revenue from tourism tied to Rhinos, all of which contributed to the development of a positive culture of human-wildlife interactions. Namibia is so committed to conservation that the nation’s constitution mentions it. You will get a behind the scenes look at Namibia’s creative conservation initiatives.
**Additionally, a portion of your safari price will support Namibia’s Rhino conservation initiatives.
| Safari starts and ends in Windhoek | Duration: 8 days | Next group departure date – 2 June 2025 |
Top Mammals:
Black Rhinoceros, African Elephant, Lion, Gemsbok (Oryx)
Top Birds:
Kori Bustard, Ruppel’s Korhaan, Secretarybird, Monteiro’s Hornbill, Damara Red-billed Hornbill, Common Ostrich, Double-banded Courser, Burchell’s Courser
Day to day Itinerary
Day 1: Windhoek to Palmwag Concession (Overnight Palmwag Lodge)
We depart Windhoek early morning and make our way to the Palmwag Concession. We will be arriving in the late afternoon. The freshwater springs at Palmwag Concession sustain healthy populations of fauna that has adapted to the desert climate. There are good numbers of dwarf antelope (such as Steenbok and Klipspringer), Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra, Southern Giraffe, Gemsbok (Oryx), Springbok, Kudu, curious Ground Squirrels, Black-backed Jackal, and Small Spotted Genet may be seen. Reptiles abound in this concession as well, including the Kaokoveld Sand Lizard and the Anchieta’s Agama. We’ll get some rest in preparation for tomorrow morning’s early start on the five-night walking safari.
*An additional night can be added at Palmwag pre-safari.
Day 2-6: Rhino Tracking on Palmwag Concession (Overnight: Palmwag Concession Camping)
Following breakfast, we will head out from Palmwag Lodge to the campground where our walk will begin, after receiving a thorough briefing from the Save the Rhino Rangers. Our daily schedule will vary and include walking and game drives, followed by lunch at the campsite.
The Save the Rhino Team scouts will be the only persons operating in the region where we will be walking—it is off-limits to other tourists. Since we will be monitoring the desert-adapted species that roams this area, the itinerary and exact route may vary depending on the group’s fitness level and the amount of miles they want to cover each day.
Every morning, we will walk and track, with breaks for brunch or lunch. In the afternoon, after a period of repose, we will drive the open 4×4 safari vehicles, searching for wildlife and taking in the breathtaking surroundings. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful regions in Africa is Namibia’s Damaraland area, which is also one of the few places where there are still undeveloped areas where wildlife is allowed to roam freely outside of national parks.
Bring only yourself and your personal things to Namibia; we will take care of all your camping needs (cooking, setup and breaking camp, etc.). The campsites will be equipped with dome tents, inside the tents there will be stretchers with comfortable mattresses, sleeping bags and pillows. We will be setting up bush showers, hand and face wash basins as well as bush bathroom facilities. There will off course also be camping chairs with tables for you to enjoy your meals during the day. There will only be six people in the group to provide a private encounter and a greater opportunity to get up close and personal with the animals. The renowned Desert Adapted Lions, Leopard, Jackal, Spotted and Brown Hyena, Springbok, Kudu, Oryx, Elephant, Giraffe, Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra, and Black Rhino are just a few of the animals we expect to view. We also hope to see some of the predators that frequent this breathtaking region, including Cheetahs.
Day: 7 Return to Palmwag (Overnight: Palmwag Lodge)
This morning we will enjoy our last walk in the area, enjoy breakfast and return to Palmwag Lodge, where we will spend our final night of this amazing walking safari. Optional game drive in the afternoon with the lodge.
Day 8: Return to Windhoek
This morning after breakfast we make our way back to Windhoek. Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, is home to 300,000 to 400,000 people as of right now, depending on the source of the information. Namibia’s political, cultural, industrial, and economic hub is Windhoek.
You have the option to explore the top attractions in Windhoek, such as the National Museum of Namibia, Daan Viljoen Game Park, and Christuskirche.
Additional night in Windhoek can be added to the itinerary *
What our clients say:
An amazing African experience very well organized and executed by Nature Travel Namibia. Excellent guiding, transfers, hotels and communication in addition to efficient time management. – Angel (Switzerland)