Reviews of Desert Rhino Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
116 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Desert Rhino Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Desert Rhino Camp review"
The guiding was excellent and the day tracking Rhino was fantastic with the trackers doing a wonderful job. We saw several rhino, and managed to get relatively close to an adult and young calf.. The scenery in this area is extraordinary so red and rocky. We saw elephant, mountain zebra and hyena among others.
The evening bush dinner and the farewell singing from all the camp staff really enhanced the stay." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Desert Rhino Camp review"
As I was on my own, its policy of all guests sitting down together for dinner was especially attractive. But had I been with my wife I'm sure we'd have counted that a plus. All-in-all excellent service." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
"Desert Rhino Camp review"
We thought everything might be downhill after the Skeleton Coast but no, desert rhino camp ticked all the right boxes. The singing by the staff was a real joy and the rhino tracking was wonderful. Our guide Johann was excellent - knowledgeable and sensitive to our needs.
He quickly picked up that we were quite experienced safari travellers and didn't point out the obvious but enjoyed finding things that we wanted to see, particularly birds." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
"Amazing location, fantastic experience."
Finally, the trekkers found and got us as close as possible to the black rhino." See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia
"The most wonderful place to stay"
This was one of my favourite lodges." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Great fun rhino tracking!"
Afterwards the trackers would tell us stories about the specific rhinos we saw, which we found very interesting. We would note that some rhinos have been de-horned already (part of the Namibian government's efforts to de-horn all the rhinos in the country for their safety).
Overall we found more wildlife here than in our other camp in Damaraland - elephants, girafffe, zebra, etc.
The camp was very well-run, and the staff was welcoming." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Desert Rhino Camp review"
The staff was delightful. We were greeted with a song and there was more singing and dancing one night at dinner. It was also the site of the longest game drive - ever! So much enthusiasm and a small number of guests resulted in a delightful stay." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe
"Well worth the effort"
I say it every time because it's true that the staff are the highlight of the trip. They are always so friendly, warm, welcoming and fun. Here in particular they make an effort to learn your name and use it. And this was the only place on this trip that had communal dining. I am extremely shy so it is something that initially I find difficult but I also have to say that those places where we've experienced it have very often been the most pleasant stays.
If we had one gripe - and again, it's only a small one - it's that the food could have been better. Some of it was just fine but some was not so good. It was a real shame because, as it's such a small team, you meet the food and beverage manager as well as the rest of the staff and she was a lovely person and you don't want this to be a personal criticism.
The management overall was excellent and you got the impression that although this is a very small team, a team it is, and everyone went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. Such lovely people.
We would recommend this place to anyone and would go back here at the drop of a hat, if only it weren't so far away." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia
"Outstanding - highlight of the trip"
Really excited when Sheila spotted a leopard on our departure trip to Palmveg." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
"A very good chance to see wild rhino"
The rhino tracking is always a special thing and the contact is managed to minimise disturbance - so it is a 'one off'' experience. The local commitment to rhino conservation is what makes this special.
Here we also saw caracal for the first time, so that was a big moment. Chris (who was involved with the camp establishment back in 2004) is still based there for his work with the Rhino Trust." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
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