Camp Kipwe

Nestled in the rock

Country

Namibia

Regions

Damaraland

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À vivre

Run by the same company as Mowani Mountain Camp, Camp Kipwe is a unique place built into the landscapes typical of this region of Damaraland, where giant boulders are stacked one upon another.
The camp is ingeniously designed, blending intimacy among the rocks with sweeping views over the valley.
Climb up to the panoramic terrace and watch the sunset over the rocks overlooking the camp. Even a G&T tastes better up there!
A great base camp for exploring Damaraland — go on a morning safari in search of the famous desert elephants, hike along the ancient Aba Huab riverbed, or step back in time at the rock engravings of Twyfelfontein.

Layout

Camp Kipwe offers 9 standard rooms built in dome shapes among the rocks, as well as a suite with a lounge and a spacious room with a twin bed. In the common area, warm African decor invites you to settle comfortably onto the sofas. Meals are served under the thatch or on the terrace, one of the best spots for a sundowner while watching day turn into night. For the hottest hours, tucked a little apart among the rocks, the pool becomes essential.
Summer months can get very hot. If you are sensitive to heat, it is best to avoid November through February. Fortunately, the rooms are air-conditioned, and there is a very “cool” stone pool!

For your children

Your children are welcome!
Under age 3, they can stay free of charge at Camp Kipwe and a cot can be arranged. Between ages 3 and 12, children can sleep in their parents' room on an extra bed.
A children's menu is also available on prior request.

Rooms

For accommodation, Camp Kipwe comprises 9 cottages and one “honeymoon” suite, each with magnificent terraces.
The thatched, dome-shaped cottages are simple yet extremely comfortable. Each has an outdoor shower and bathtub. All rooms have a fan, and the bathrooms are all partially open to the outdoors.
A triple room (for 2 adults and one child under 12) can be arranged on request, and 2 standard rooms also offer the option of accommodating 2 children under 12 in children's igloo tents, set up 2 to 3 metres from the parents' room.
Electricity is supplied by a backup generator, but there is no Wi-Fi. The loungers on the porch offer a private view over the rock-strewn desert.

Activities offered

The lodge organises free guided walks around the camp.
Activities organised by the lodge at an additional cost include the excursion to the Huab River in search of desert-adapted elephants, the excursion to the Twyfelfontein rock engravings, the Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain, as well as a sunrise hot-air balloon flight over this part of Damaraland.

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