Trekking with elephants in Damaraland
Bite-sized trip
Day 1 – Arrival in Damaraland
On arrival in this rugged region, you will be met with dramatic landscapes, rolling plains, and striking mountains. You’ll pass through a green mountain pass to reach the ‘Grootberg’ which is the highest point in the area. Here, you will find your accommodation for the next two nights – a stone bungalow on top of the mountain. From your veranda, you can look out over the Kilp River Valley and enjoy the incredible panoramic views.
Day 2 – Elephant trekking & village visits
Enjoy an early breakfast, before heading off in search of the African desert elephant. These magnificent creatures travel enormous distances in search of food and water and they can be difficult to find in this vast landscape. We’ll arrange for two rangers to go ahead of you and track the elephants, while you take a game drive through the desert where there is plenty of other wildlife to observe. Once the trackers locate the elephants, you will leave the 4×4 and go into the bush on foot with the rangers. This way you can observe the elephants in their natural environment without disturbing them. Sightings are never guaranteed, but there is always a high chance that you’ll be able to see and hear them from just a few metres away. After your elephant experience you will visit a nearby farm and village, to learn more about the local people and their way of life. A stop will made for lunch before you return to your mountain top bungalow.
Day 3 – Departure from Damaraland
Enjoy your final breakfast and soak in the incredible views one last time, as you will be leaving Damaraland today and heading on to your next destination. If you’re interested in more wildlife encounters, Etosha National Park is a great next stop, where you can spot zebras from your car. Or head to the coastal city of Swakopmund where you can get up close to fur seals on a sea kayak.
Accommodation
