The Camp
Mowani Mountain Camp
Mowani Mountain Camp is built in and around a jumble of huge granite boulders near Twyfelfontein. Its thatched domes blend into the rocks so well that you barely see the camp until you are in it, and every room looks out over the valleys and plains of Damaraland.
There are fifteen rooms: twelve View Rooms facing in different directions over the valley, and three private suites with their own splash pools. The main area has a restaurant, a boma and a swimming pool set among the rocks.
The camp sits in the Twyfelfontein-Uibasen conservancy, which protects the range of desert-adapted elephants and black rhino. Guided drives look for these animals in the dry riverbeds, and the rock engravings of Twyfelfontein, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are close by.
Rooms
The Rooms
Twelve thatched rooms with canvas fronts that roll up to open the room to the view. Twin beds can be made up as a king, and there is air-conditioning as well as fans. Depending on the room, the outlook is across the valley or into the boulder field around camp.
The best-placed of the View Rooms face west, with a wide view over the plains to the mountains on the horizon. The same thatched room, canvas front and deck, with the sunset in front of you.
A west-facing room tucked behind large boulders, with glass doors, a king-size bed and a private deck with a heated splash pool. It is close to the main area, so it suits guests who prefer a short walk. Wi-Fi and private dining are available.
A private thatched suite with a lounge, an air-conditioned king bedroom and an open-air en-suite bathroom. It has its own splash pool, and meals can be served privately.
The most private place to stay at Mowani, with views on every side. It has a lounge, an air-conditioned king bedroom, a separate bathroom with a bath, and an outdoor deck with a splash pool and a sala.
From the camp
Things to do
Guided nature drive
An early start with a local guide to look for desert-adapted elephants and the plants and animals that live in this dry country. Drinks and snacks are included.
Twyfelfontein, Burnt Mountain and the Organ Pipes
A guided outing to the rock engravings of Twyfelfontein and the strange rock formations nearby.
Nature walks
Short marked trails around camp, with notes on the plants and rocks. Longer guided walks can be arranged.
Sundowners on the rocks
Climb up to the big boulder above camp for a drink as the sun goes down over Damaraland.
Ask us about prices for the guided outings when you book. A conservancy levy is paid per person per night.
Good to know
Information
When to go
June to October is the dry season and the best time for desert-adapted elephants and rhino around the waterholes. Most rain falls from January to April. Tap or hover over a month for more.
On our itineraries
Safaris with a night at Mowani
Itineraries we have planned that stop at Mowani Mountain Camp. Each one is a starting point we adapt to your dates, budget and pace.
19-Day Namibia in Luxury Safari
Hosea Kutako Intl · Zannier Reserve · Okonjima Reserve · Onguma Reserve · Ongava Reserve · Grootberg · Hoanib Valley · Twyfelfontein · Swakopmund · Solitaire · Sossusvlei · NamibRand Reserve · Gamsberg · Central Namibia
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Windhoek · Kalahari · NamibRand · Swakopmund · Twyfelfontein · Ongava / Etosha · Okonjima
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Damaraland & the Kaokoveld
Explore the Area
Mowani Mountain Camp is in the Twyfelfontein area of Damaraland. The rock engravings, Burnt Mountain and the Organ Pipes are a short drive away, and the dry riverbeds nearby are home to desert-adapted elephants.
Where you'll stay
Find the Camp
Mowani Mountain Camp · Twyfelfontein, Damaraland. The turn-off from the D2612 is signposted just before the Twyfelfontein turn-off.
Before you go
Questions answered
What kinds of rooms are there?
Twelve View Rooms, including the west-facing Superior View Rooms, plus three suites with their own splash pools: the Luxury Room, the Mini Suite and the Mountain Suite.
Is there a pool?
Yes. The main pool is built among the boulders next to the lodge, and the three suites each have a private splash pool.
Can we see desert-adapted elephants?
Often, yes. The guided nature drive goes looking for them in the dry riverbeds around Twyfelfontein. Sightings are never guaranteed, as the herds move over large distances.
How far is it to the Twyfelfontein rock engravings?
It is a short drive. The afternoon outing combines the engravings with Burnt Mountain and the Organ Pipes.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi is available in the suites, and mobile reception in the area comes and goes. It is a good place to switch off.
Can we fly in?
Yes. The camp is about 20 minutes from Twyfelfontein airstrip, and transfers can be arranged.
Damaraland
Pair it with
Sunset from the boulders
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