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PALMWAG LODGE

Nestled in a spectacular landscape with waving palms whispering in the wind, Palmweg Lodge is one of Namibia's oldest and most popular tourist destinations.

In the concession area around Palmwag Lodge there are large populations of Hartman's Mountain Zebra, giraffe, oryx, springbok and kudu. The predator population is the largest outside of the Etosha National Park, with over 100 lions, cheetah, leopard, brown and spotted hyena. This area is also a stronghold of the exciting the highly endangered black rhino.

This 40-bed lodge with its thatched bungalows and luxury tented accommodation, boasts a licensed restaurant with 'a la carte' menu. Relax at the swimming pool under shady palm trees and revive your spirits with delicious refreshments from the quaint pool-bar.

Take the initiative to explore the carefully laid out walking trails and enjoy nature at its best. Their guided game drives and day trips offer you the unique opportunity to discover and observe the diverse species of Namibia's free-roaming game.

The lodge's "Damaraland Wildlife Excursions" depart after breakfast in open 4x4 game-viewing vehicles, that take you right into the heart of the lodge's concession area. Enjoy a picnic lunch en-route and look forward to a late afternoon sundowner on return.

The lodge also offers the "Ovahimba Excursions" also departing after an early morning breakfast. The drive goes via Sesfontein Pass towards Opuwo, where guests have their first contact with with Ovahimba villagers. Daily life of these nomads can be seen first hand where they still live according to ancient traditions and rituals. A picnic lunch is provided and the tour returns late afternoon.

Guided walks can be taken into the concession area, with the lodges very own, well-trained, experienced guides.

Lying roughly halfway between Etosha National Park and Swakopmund the lodge is a perfect stop off point for as well as a great starting point for excursions into the Kunene region