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  Damaraland Camp | Namibia | Damaraland Camp - Index   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Damaraland was voted in the top three of all eco-tourist projects around the world by the British Travel Writers guild.
The Damaraland community comprises a unique group of people who have recognized the value of the wildlife on their land and formed a Community Wildlife Conservancy to protect it.
Until 1981, Damaraland was unprotected and open to poachers, mostly from outside the area.
www.ngwesafari.co.za /namib_damara.htm   (738 words)

  
 NamibWeb.com - The online guide to Namibia: Damaraland attractions
Damaraland is located to the north of Swakopmund and to the south of Etosha Park.
Damaraland was an area occupied primarily by the Damara people, but it soon became the home of other tribes such as the Hereros and the displaced Riemvasmakers of South Africa.
The Damaraland community comprises a unique group of people who have recognised the value of the wildlife on their land and formed a Community Wildlife Conservancy to protect it.
www.namibweb.com /damaraland.htm   (833 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Damaraland
The Herero, or Ovaherero, are a tribe of the Bantu, and immigrated, during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, from the north-east into Damaraland.
Missions in Damaraland were first begun by Protestants.
On 1 August, 1892, the Prefecture Apostolic of Cimbebasia Inferior was erected, and under it was placed the whole of Damaraland and Ovamboland; in 1896 the territory was given in charge of the German Oblates of Mary Immaculate.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/04610b.htm   (935 words)

  
 Damaraland, Namibia
Damaraland is the old apartheid name given to the region south of Kaokoland and north of the main road to Swakopmund.
The name Damaraland is still commonly used in tourism circles, although the entire region has now been renamed; the southern section now lies in the Erongo region while the north forms part of the Kunene region.
Damaraland is one of the most scenic areas in Namibia, prehistoric water courses with open plains and grassland, massive granite koppies and distant mountains create the landscape.
www.namibian.org /travel/namibia/damaraland.htm   (596 words)

  
 Damaraland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Damaraland was a name given to the north-central part of what later became Namibia, inhabited by Herero-speaking people, who in the 19th century were often referred to by outsiders as "Damaras".
The bantustan Damaraland was situated on the western edge of the territory that had been known as Damaraland in the 19th century.
Damaraland, like other homelands in South West Africa, was abolished in May 1989 at the start of the transition to independence.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Damaraland   (201 words)

  
 Damaraland Camp | Lodge Namibia Safari | Lodge Namibia | Namibia Accommodation
Damaraland Camp has 10 tented rooms comprising eight twin bedded tents, one honeymoon tent and one family unit each with an en-suite bathroom including flush toilet and shower with hot and cold running water.
Early morning mists generated by the clash between the icy Atlantic Ocean and the warm desert air of the Skeleton Coast, drift inland along the river sand canyon, providing sustenance to the flora and fauna of the region.
Although wildlife is not concentrated, Damaraland Camp is situated where the rare Desert Elephant roams, alongside Gemsbok (Oryx), Springbok, Ostrich and other hardy desert animals.
www.thesafaricompany.co.za /Lodge_Hotel_Namibia_Damaraland_Camp.htm   (427 words)

  
 Namibia Pictures - Damaraland Rock Art Photos
Damaraland, in Namibia's north west, conveniently located roughly between Etosha National Park and Swakopmund, is a dry and rocky wilderness of roller coaster dirt roads [which sound fun but are, at speed, heart stopping], red rock outcrops and spectacular views.
The exact purpose of the drawings is unknown and theories range from pure art to spiritual power-upping of the San hunter's bow to primitive data banks of local animals, paw prints and water holes to guide or train other San hunters.
Lesser sights in Damaraland include a Petrified Forest of 260 million year old fossilized trees, though in the form of large logs rather than standing trees, some good examples of living 1,000 year old welwitschia mirabilis desert plants, and the Organ Pipes rock formation.
www.bugbog.com /gallery/namibia_pictures/damaraland_pictures.html   (284 words)

  
 Wilderness Damaraland Camp
Wilderness Damaraland Camp is set in central Damaraland on the southern slopes of the Huab River in Namibia..
Damaraland Camp recently won second prize in the British Travel Writers Silver Otter award for the best ecotourism project in the world.
Damaraland Camp attempts to integrate the community, environment and wildlife on a sustainable basis.
www.namibian.org /travel/lodging/private/damaraland.htm   (838 words)

  
 DAMARALAND CAMP, Namibia
Damaraland Safari Camp a prime African Safari destination in Namibia, near the Skeleton Coast.
Located on the north bank of the Huab River Valley, 90 kilometres inland from Torra Bay on Namibia's Skeleton Coast, Damaraland Camp presents endless vistas across stark plains, ancient valleys and soaring peaks.
The main living area at Damaraland Camp is made from local rock and canvas combines the dining room, lounge and bar.
www.wildlifeafrica.co.za /damaraland.html   (383 words)

  
 Khorixas, Twyfelfontein and Damaraland - Namibia
Khorixas forms the centre of Damaraland, which stretches between the Erongo and the Etosha Pan in the north-west of Namibia.
The Damaraland is still predominantly populated by the Damara, who are, together with the Bushmen, the oldest inhabitants of Namibia.
Their language is of the Khoisan group and is also related to the languages of the Nama and the Bushmen.
www.namibia-travel.net /centralnamibia/khorixas.htm   (282 words)

  
 Accommodation in Namibia in lodges, hotels & safari camps Africa
Damaraland Camp accommodates guests in nine comfortable tented rooms, with en-suite facilities including flush toilets and showers with hot and cold running water.
Accommodation is an in 5 en-suite thatched three-bed bungalows, 2 en-suite thatched four-bed bungalows, 3 en-suite thatched double-rooms and 2 furnished lodge tents.
The fauna and flora of Damaraland include; plants such as Welwitschia, Moringa and a variety of Commiphora species and animals such as the desert elephant, rhinoceros, giraffe, springbok, Oryx and ostrich.
www.accommodationinnamibia.co.za /displaylodge.asp?AreaID=3   (3841 words)

  
 Damaraland Camp, Damaraland, NAMIBIA
Damaraland Camp is a rare venture which integrates communities, the environment and sustainable wildlife and is rated as the most successful eco~tourism venture in Namibia.
Damaraland Camp was rated as one of the top destinations of the 'Ultimate Safari' in the March 1999 issue of Conde Nast Traveler.
Here in Damaraland, there are no fences, no boundaries in the vast, stony desert landscape...
www.e-gnu.com /damaraland_camp_namibia.html   (346 words)

  
 Sense of Africa - Tour operators - Accommodation in Namibia / Accommodation / Damaraland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
This comfortable safari camp is situated in a remote location in the spectacular scenery of central Damaraland, about halfway between Khorixas and the coast.
Situated in the heart of Damaraland, Palmwag is an ideal departure point to explore the area in search of “Desert Elephants “, Rhino, giraffe and antelopes.
Accommodation is in 5 thatched three-bed bungalows, 2 thatched four-bed bungalows, 3 thatched double-rooms and 2 furnished lodge tents.
www.sense-of-africa.com /accomm/damara.htm   (1178 words)

  
 Damaraland - Namibia Safari Lodges with Namibia safari specialists Roxton Bailey Robinson   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Damaraland - Namibia Safari Lodges with Namibia safari specialists Roxton Bailey Robinson
Each has en-suite facilities and a shady veranda from which to admire the endless vista and gaze up at the dazzling stars and bright night sky.
The cooking at Damaraland is excellent and the wine list remarkably good, whilst a rock pool at the foot of an ancient waterfall nearby is perfect for cooling off before dinner.
www.rbrww.com /safari/86   (193 words)

  
 Southern Africa Travel - Destination - Damaraland
Damaraland has no fences, no boundaries in the vast, stony desert landscape.
Just endless vistas across stark plains, ancient valleys and brooding, distant mountains which bring the traveler as close to nature as is comfortably possible.
Travelers to Damaraland fly in by air charter and stay in luxury tents at one of the camps.
www.southernafricatravel.co.uk /destination.jsp?destination_id=2470   (993 words)

  
 Damaraland, Namibia - Go2Africa Travel Guide for Namibia
Damaraland is one of the most interesting and dramatic regions in the country.
Ancient seafarers had good reason to fear these waters - apart from the rough seas, being stranded in the Namib Desert was one of the most terrible fates that could befall a sailor.
The barren Damaraland is, paradoxically, very beautiful, and also home to plenty of birds and fish.
www.go2africa.com /namibia/damaraland   (227 words)

  
 Damaraland Camp, Damaraland - Namibia Safari
Damaraland Camp is a rare venture which integrates communities, the environment and sustainable wildlife and has been rated as the most successful eco-tourism venture in Namibia.
Damaraland Camp is owned and operated by Wilderness Safaris.
Damaraland (which includes Damaraland Camp, Doro Nawas Camp and Palmwag Rhino Camp) was voted in the top three of all eco-tourist projects around the world by the British Travel Writers guild.
www.eyesonafrica.net /african-safari-namibia/damaraland.htm   (846 words)

  
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Ten years ago, the area around Damaraland Camp was in decline; there was no formal conservation protection, wildlife numbers were rapidly diminishing and unemployment was close to 100%.
Today, due to the successful partnership with the Damaraland Community and and the implementation of a viable eco-tourism model, around 180,000 hectares of land are under conservancy protection, wildlife numbers are thriving and the local community have employment and money in the bank.
The award is testimony to the fact that Damaraland Camp and the Torra Conservancy have revolutionized community conservation in Namibia.
www.wildland.com /wildnews/10000128/nam_wildnews.aspx   (217 words)

  
 Afro Ventures - Maps and Info - Namibia - Damaraland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The northern areas of Damaraland feature some of Namibia’s least explored and rugged remote areas.
The emphasis is on the spectacular scenery, dominated by massive flat-topped mountains and crystal blue skies; the uniquely adapted smaller desert creatures and plants; the peace and tranquillity of being in such a remote area; and if you are extremely lucky, catching sight of the desert-dwelling elephant and fl rhino that roam the area.
Southern Damaraland offers such unique curiosities as the mystery of the Petrified Forest; the incredible collection of Bushman rock engravings at Twyfelfontein; the massive Vingerklip, Rock Finger; the Burnt Mountain of volcanic rock and the nearby formation of perpendicular basalt called the Organ Pipes.
www.afroventures.com /maps/damaraland.htm   (190 words)

  
 Namibia Safari.info | Damaraland | Damaraland Safari Travel
Namibia is a land of great contrasts and Damaraland demonstrates this with stark plains, petrified forests and ancient valleys leading to rocky outcrops and the soaring peaks of the Brandberg Massive Mountains.
The brooding Erongo mountain range of the Brandberg (Burnt Mountain) massif, emerges mysteriously from the surrounding flat arid scrubland.
Damaraland and whatever you may see is to be a treasured moment.
www.namibiasafari.info /damaraland_description.html   (579 words)

  
 Namibia Lodge Camp Portfolio | Namibia Travel | Skeleton Coast Accommodation | Damaraland Accommodation | Kaokoveld ...
The Kaokoveld is a region of rugged mountain ranges interspersed with wide valleys bordered on the west by Skeleton Coast National Park.
Damaraland is a large region with many attractions and is located east of Skeleton Coast National Park.
The Kunene River is the only permanent source of water and creates a lush oasis along its banks surrounded by rugged mountains and sand dunes.  The camp is situated under big shady Albida trees and comprises 6 Meru tents which are raised off the ground and each has an en-suite bathroom.
www.thesafaricompany.co.za /Lodge_Hotel_Namibia_KaokoDamaraSkeleton.htm   (526 words)

  
 Damaraland - Críticas e información sobre viajes - TripAdvisor
Damaraland - Críticas e información sobre viajes - TripAdvisor
Cannot fault anything at Mowani - the scenery is stunning enough, but the place is designed in such a wonderful, charming and stylish way that it makes it a wonderful place to relax and soak in the views....
TripAdvisor proporciona información de viaje y críticas imparciales sobre Damaraland.
www.tripadvisor.es /AllReviews-g479220-Damaraland.html   (657 words)

  
 Namibian Bike Safari - Bike through this Remote Land of Outsatnding Beauty | Namibia, Damaraland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
This expedition entails travelling through Namibia's unique Damaraland ecosystem, exploring it's secrets from mountain bikes, offering opportunities not experienced by those who travel by automobile.
Moving between Save the Rhino Camp to Damaraland and Palmwag Campsites and concluding this extensive tour in Palmwag Rhino Camp both situated in the desolate Damaraland biome.
Day 5: Palmwag Rhino Camp, Damaraland After a short exciting ride of 40 kilometres through fl rhino country, we then enjoy an afternoon tracking rhino on foot with the specialist Save the Rhino trackers.
www.mahlatini.com /tours.aspx?tourID=47   (735 words)

  
 Namibia Accommodation - West Namibia - Damaraland Camp
Damaraland Camp accommodates guests in nine comfortable tented rooms, with en-suite facilities - including flush toilets and showers with hot and cold running water.
Central Damaraland, Midway between Khorixas and Torra Bay, within the Torra Wildlife Conservancy
Air Strip: Damaraland Air Strip is located 15 minutes from the Camp, it is 1000m long, with a gravel surface and can take a 7-seater 402 (Kings Airs can land here)
www.namibiareservations.com /damaralandcampe.html   (443 words)

  
 Damaraland - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The city most centrally located for Damaraland is probably Khorixas.
For sights in Southern Damaraland, Uis (or Uis Mine) would be the major town.
BRANDBERG REST CAMP, UIS The brandberg Rest Camp is located in the town of Uis and is located centrally to visit the southern part of Damaraland.
wikitravel.org /en/de:en:Damaraland   (136 words)

  
 Main safari attractions in Namibia including accommodation and tours | Africa Travel
Damaraland is one of our favourite areas of Namibia - its innate beauty intensified by the solitude and the sense of freedom it engenders.
A visit to the fascinating rock engravings at Twyfelfontein, a prehistoric art gallery, and the fossilized tree trunks of the Petrified Forest, are equally absorbing.
Damaraland’s lodges vary dramatically in wildlife, accessibility and price — ask us for our expert advice.
www.cedarberg-travel.com /region.asp?countryid=2   (820 words)

  
 Damaraland - Rock Art, Brandberg- Namibia - VirtualTourist.com
There were lots of rock art paintings and engravings found at the Brandberg.
One of the most famous rock engravings site in Namibia is Twyfelfontein ("Doubtful fountain") in Damaraland where more than 2 500 images have been recorded as well as several paintings.
The name was given to this place by David Levin, a sheep farmer, who moved there in 1947.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Africa/Namibia/Things_To_Do-Namibia-Damaraland_Rock_Art_Brandberg-BR-2.html   (568 words)

  
 The Damaraland Trail : Narrow Gate Trekking
The Damaraland Trail takes riders through both desert and hill country.
Early morning start under a clear blue sky along the Damaraland Trail.
Watering and grazing the horses while the riders relax in one of Damaraland's varied settings.
www.narrowgatetrekking.com /damaraland.html   (190 words)

  
 Damaraland - LoveToKnow 1911
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DAMARALAND, a region of south-western Africa, bounded W. by the Atlantic, E. by the Kalahari, N. by Ovampoland, and S. by Great Namaqualand.
Damaraland is alternatively known as Hereroland, both names being derived from the tribes inhabiting the region.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Damaraland   (162 words)

  
 Damaraland Camp - Accommodation in Khorixas
Soaring mountains and rolling plains give way to the shifting dunes of the fabled Skeleton Coast, and rain is often just a memory in the midday shimmer of a Damaraland mirage.
Situated on the north slopes of the Huab River, this is a very special camp.
And yet there are the fascinating contrasts and observing animals eek out an existence in the dry terrain.
www.places.co.za /html/745.html   (458 words)

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