Africa
Desert Rhino Expeditions, 8 Days - From: $3,208
Trip Summary
Assist Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) researchers in the Palmwag Concession as teams of local trackers use camel trains to help in researching and monitoring the rare desert-adapted black rhino. Join these "ships of the desert" on a great adventure: an eight-day walk (little time is spent actually on the camels) where a camel train and a team of Save the Rhino trackers guide travellers deep into the heart of the Namib Desert in search of this rare and endangered species.
Highlights
- Experience the oldest desert in the world, at ground level
- Assist researchers in protecting the last free-ranging rhino population on Earth
- Explore Namibia's richest desert wildlife areas
Trip Details
Price:
| Per Person, double occupancy | From: $3,208 |
Based on low season rates with two guests traveling.
Departure Dates:
- Daily
Itinerary
Day 1
Palmwag Concession, Namibia
Arrive Palmwag Lodge. Overnight in thatched bungalows.
Lodging: Palmwag Lodge
Day 2
Aub River, Palmwag Concession, Namibia
Depart by game drive to meet the Save the Rhino team and Camel Train. Ride / walk south to Aub River. Camp will be set up prior to arrival.
Lodging: Wilderness Adventurer Tented Camp
Day 3
Barab River, Palmwag Concession, Namibia
Track the black rhino and desert-adapted elephant on route to Barab River. Camp will be set up prior to arrival.
Lodging: Wilderness Adventurer Tented Camp
Day 4
Kudu Springs, Palmwag Concession, Namibia
Journey through pristine wilderness enroute to Kudu Springs. Opportunity to see extraordinary plant life. Camp will be set up prior to arrival.
Lodging: Wilderness Adventurer Tented Camp
Day 5
Hunkab Spring, Palmwag Concession, Namibia
Head north to Hunkab Spring to see a surprisingly diverse range of animal life. Camp will be set up prior to arrival.
Lodging: Wilderness Adventurer Tented Camp
Days 6 - 7
Kaokoland, Namibia
Depart by game drive to Hoanib Valley, one of Namibia's richest desert wildlife areas.
Lodging: Hoanib Discoverer- style Tented Camp
Day 8
Palmwag Concession, Namibia
Return to Palmwag Lodge via air charter before departing for international flights home.
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