Hoanib Valley Camp

Facilities

The six spacious tents sit on raised wooden decks, arranged in a horseshoe shape on the valley floor with a rocky ridge rising behind. They look out over the deserted landscape, each one decorated in a style that is connected to its surroundings. Locally crafted furniture, Himba patterns and hand-woven baskets complement the desert colours of the bedrooms, all of which have en-suite bathrooms attached.

A fire pit is positioned in front of the camp – perfect for a sundowner drink beneath the stars. Behind, a spacious canvas-walled restaurant and lounge provide a communal space beneath a vast tented roof.

Activities

While the stars of the show are the hardy desert elephants that give the camp its name, there is also the chance to spot giraffes, springboks, oryx and even desert lions. The camp is situated close in an area traditionally inhabited by the semi-nomadic Himba people, who have long called this desert home. There is the chance to visit one of the nearby Himba settlements, to learn about their culture and way of life.