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Damaraland

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When to Go?

Best Time to Visit Damaraland

The best time to go on a Damaraland safari is generally considered to be during the long dry winter. Temperatures and rainfall are both low from May to September – average highs range between 19 and 22°C (68 to 72°F) with rain virtually absent. Early winter mornings in Damaraland are extremely cold with the mercury barely above freezing.

Temperatures soar in October and November as the rains arrive but it may be fairly dry until the months of January, February and March when the bulk of Damaraland’s rain falls.

Jan Feb Mar Apr
Peak rainy season – great birding
May Jun Jul Aug
Cool & dry winter – best weather & good for game viewing
Sep Oct
Very hot & dry – wildlife at water sources
Nov Dec
Early rainy season – good game viewing & birding
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What To Do

Activities to Look Forward to

1. Go on a Game Drive

Damaraland’s desert-adapted elephant, cheetah, lion & black rhino are the most sought after sightings but your guide will be on the lookout for antelope, giraffe, small predators & brown hyena too.

2. Count the Stars

Mostly uninhabited & far from any major town, Damaraland’s inky black night sky is lit up by millions of dazzling stars. Sit back after supper & let your guide steer you through the cosmos.

3. Walk on the Wild Side

Whether you’re tracking rhinos or simply taking a nature walk around camp, being on foot with your guide is a must-do activity – your chance to see this extraordinary landscape close up.

4. See Ancient Rock Art

Created millennia ago and continued more recently by Khoisan hunters, the paintings & engravings at Twyfelfontein will make you gasp in surprise at their artistry and the stories they tell.

5. Go Bird Watching

Damaraland is home to around 250 species of bird including many raptors & a host of local endemics – ask your lodge for a specialist birding guide. Best in the summer months.

6. Visit a Local Community

Several lodges emphasise Damaraland’s human experience too – ask us about accommodation that offers the chance to visit local communities & support social & economic projects.

7. Search for Scorpions

After dark, another realm of the Namib awakes. Walks reveal some of these captivating critters such scorpions which fluoresce under UV lights.

8. Watch the Sunset

Not to be missed are the spectacular sunsets from the many different “sundowner” spots in the Damaraland. Enjoy the Amazing views together with some drinks and snacks!

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Our experience with Safari Online was excellent. After becoming very frustrated trying to search for a safari destination on our own, we turned to Karina for help and she was a lifesaver.  We had an amazing safari adventure at the lodge–the experience of a lifetime–and are so grateful for her help. We literally couldn’t have done it without her!

Chris (USA)
It was a safari of a lifetime and exceeded all of our expectations!

Our mom grew up in Central and South Africa so we had visited the continent many times. My sister and I wanted to take our teens and husbands to Africa to experience the magic. We had a limited budget but big and specific expectations and by some miracle Walter was able to manage both.

Heather (USA)
Walter has always been an excellent communicator and has supported us fully

We have been to Africa for 24 of the last 27 years so know a bit about what is involved. Walter has arranged the details for the last couple of years, and has done a superb job. He is always quick to respond and comes up with answers immediately……..no evasive tactics, always head-on!

Roger (UK)
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