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Ozondjou Trails

Ozondjou Trails is one of Namibia's newest tented safari camps on the Ugab River. Located close to the base camp of the Elephant Human Relations Aid, regular sightings of free roaming elephants are often enjoyed from the camp itself.

Highlights

Try out possibly Damaraland's best "loo with a view" where you gaze out over the surrounding mountains.
Discover ancient traditions on cultural visits to nearby Herero and Himba villages.
Perched over the edge of the Ugab River, eat food cooked over an open fire as the stars radiate above and elephants walk past in the night.
Seek out the elusive and enigmatic giants of Namibia's north, desert elephant sightings are almost a certainty and can even be witnessed sauntering along the dry riverbed in front of the camp.

The intimate Ozondjou Trails is erected on a small plateau and offers magnificent panoramic views over the Ugab and the massive Brandberg. Ozondjou is the Herero word for elephants. Accommodation is in comfortable meru-style tents with solar lights, en-suite shower, wash basin and flushing toilet. A tented lapa is used as a dining room and lounge. An English breakfast and a 3-course dinner prepared on the fire pit are included. Local beverages are included in your stay. The package itinerary looks as follows: Afternoon drive to meet a local farmer, who will give you an insight on farming in the area and the challenges that they are facing in their daily lives farming with free-roaming wildlife. We end of the afternoon with a short walk and sundowners before returning to camp for dinner and overnight. After breakfast enjoy a 3/4 day elephant drive in the Ugab River and surrounding area. We join the EHRA team in their daily patrol, searching for desert elephants and studying their behavior. This is also a good opportunity to encounter normal plains game. A tasteful cold picnic lunch will be served on this excursion. Return to camp in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

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Location

Damaraland

The camp is located overlooking the Ugab River - located close to the Elephant Human Relations Aid in southern Damaraland.

The camp is only accessible by 4x4 and secure parking and transfers to camp can be arranged.

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