Pamushana, - ‘a place in the sun’ - sitting on a rocky promontory overlooking the beautiful Nyamasikana Gorge is one of the most quietly luxurious lodges in the world, nestling unobtrusively beneath the rock fig trees.
Nambia, Safari, Walking, Skeleton coast, Luxury
Palmwag Mobile Safaris, Kunene, Namibia, Africa
In the deserted remote northwest of Namibia, Cesar Zarnberg leads incredible mobile safaris for those very few who are lucky enough to visit this beautiful country.
Between Etosha and The Skeleton Coast, Palmwag Lodge is ideally placed in the remote northwest of Namibia to explore the beautiful land of the Himba. There are no permanent camps here and only the nomadic Himba are able to survive in this harsh desert environment.
Into this untouched dramatic and breathtaking landscape, Cesar Zarnberg leads mobile safaris on foot with scouts relocating the camp during the day. Cesar is the man who taught Ray Meares his tricks and what he does not know about bush craft and especially the desert landscapes of Namibia, is not worth knowing. Safaris are intensely interesting and whilst Cesar and his team point out every little thing from the dung beetle and chameleon to the rugged and resourceful desert-adapted plant life, the odd desert elephant and rhino will be sure to make an appearance, too.
Either entirely walking-based or using a combination of walking and game driving to cover more ground, the comfortable camp is awaiting guests at the end of each day. Dome tents and solar showers adequately take care of safari comforts and the drinks are chilled to the perfect temperature. Days always finish by mid-afternoon so that everyone can relax in camp before sundown, after which delicious three-course suppers are served at the ‘lodge’ table by lantern light. Breakfasts are of the full-English variety, providing fuel for the morning’s walking and lunches of cold meats, cheeses, pickles, salads and fruit tend to spring out from behind a rock or materialise under the shade of a tree at just the right moment.
Walking with guides like these in such a remote and beautiful country - untouched and with no one around within 5,000km2 - is as privileged a safari experience as one can get. Enchanting, fascinating and everything going along at the pace it should, the experience will never be forgotten and perfect when reflected upon from the luxury of Serra Cafema Lodge at the safari’s end, in the pristine country on the Angolan border.
Hotels & Lodges Information
PRICE:
On request
The Service
3 day walking safaris in the private Kunene Reserve of 5,000 km2. Circular route, starting and finishing at Palmwag Lodge
5 day walking / driving combination safaris through the Namib Desert to Serra Cafema Lodge
Flying back from Serra Cafema
The Accommodation
Dome tents (3m x 3m x 21/2m) • Solar bucket showers • Long-drop loos • Full board & drinks
General
3-days walking covers approximately 300kms and costs roughly £700 pp • 5-days walking driving covers approximately 500kms • Entirely tailor-made, these itineraries are given purely as examples and every one is different
Transport
International Airport in Windhoek. Fly or drive to Palmwag
Local Interest
Quadbiking on the sand dunes • Boating on the Kunene River • Cultural visit to Himba village
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