Hoanib Valley Camp

Hoanib River Valley, near Skeleton Coast, Namibia

One of the more remote camps in Namibia, positioned to track the region’s desert-adapted elephant and lion populations.

Overview

Hoanib Valley Camp sits in the Hoanib River valley near the Skeleton Coast, one of the more remote camps in Namibia, positioned to track the region’s desert-adapted elephant and lion populations.

Rooms & Table

The Rooms

Canvas-and-thatch suites set along the dry riverbed, each with a private deck overlooking the valley.

Food & Service

A refined dining programme served in a remote, off-grid setting consistent with the camp’s wilderness character.

Activities

Tracking desert-adapted elephant and lion along the Hoanib riverbed, plus scenic drives across the surrounding gravel plains.

Wildlife & Photography

The Hoanib valley is one of the few places on earth where desert-adapted elephant and lion are regularly tracked, alongside giraffe and oryx.

A Photographer's Note

The dry riverbed’s contrast between white sand and dark basalt outcrops offers a stark, dramatic desert backdrop.

Conservation & Impact

The camp supports ongoing research into the Hoanib’s desert-adapted elephant and lion populations, among the most studied in Namibia.

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