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Desert-adapted Black Rhino by Doro Nawas
Desert-adapted Black Rhino by Doro Nawas
Damaraland
Damaraland is undoubtedly one of Namibia’s best kept secrets and the region remains almost free of people, let alone tourists. Observing wildlife surviving in this supremely harsh but intensely beautiful environment is simply awe-inspiring and a photographic treat!
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WHY VISIT DAMARALAND
Tracking desert-adapted Black Rhino and African Elephant
Rare succulent plant life including the extraordinary Welwitschia
Supremely remote location
Starkly beautiful desert and semi-desert habitat
Ancient rock art
Stargazing under the deep inky black sky
Inspirational attitude of the local communities in protecting their wildlife
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Rüppel’s Korhaan
Photo by Caroline Culbert
Top Birds of Damaraland
- Hartlaub’s Spurfowl
- Rüppel’s Parrot
- Rüppel’s Korhaan
- Violet Wood-hoopoe
- Monteiro’s and Damara Hornbill
- Damara Rockrunner
- Herero Chat
- Bare-cheeked Babbler
- White-tailed Shrike
Desert-adapted African Elephant
Photo by Dana Allen
Top Mammals of Damaraland
- Desert-adapted African Elephant
- Desert-adapted Black Rhino
- Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra
- Lion
- Cheetah
- Brown Hyaena
- Gemsbok (Oryx)
- Dassie Rat
- Black Mongoose