Conservancy
Palmwag Concession
Namibia 5,500 km² (2,124 mi²) Est. 1999
About Palmwag Concession
The Palmwag Concession is one of Namibia's largest and most important conservation areas, covering over 5,500 square kilometres of dramatic Damaraland landscape. The concession protects the largest free-roaming population of black rhinos outside of a national park, along with desert-adapted elephants, lions, and Hartmann's mountain zebras.
The terrain is starkly beautiful — red rock-strewn plains, deep gorges, dry riverbeds lined with ana trees, and the brooding Etendeka Mountains. Palmwag offers some of the finest rhino tracking experiences in Africa, with armed rangers guiding guests on foot to within close range of these critically endangered animals.
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Safari Tours
4.0
Avg Rating
3/5
Big Five
27
Years Protected
Highlights
- Largest free-roaming black rhino population outside a national park
- Outstanding rhino tracking on foot with armed rangers
- Desert-adapted elephants and lions in dramatic scenery
- Remote wilderness with very few visitors
Considerations
- Very remote with long, rough drives between camps
- Extreme heat during summer months
- Expensive fly-in only access for most lodges
- Wildlife sightings require patience in the vast landscape
Wildlife
Big Five Status
🦁
Lion
rare
🐆
Leopard
Not present
🐘
Elephant
common
🦬
Buffalo
Not present
🦏
Rhino
occasional
Notable Species
Lion
Rare
Elephant
Common
Black Rhino
Occasional
Giraffe
Occasional
Zebra
Occasional
Springbok
Common
Gemsbok
Common
Jackal
Common
Common Occasional Rare
Best Time to Visit
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Peak Season Good Time Less Ideal
Climate Overview
Getting There
Palmwag Lodge is approximately 6 hours drive from Windhoek via Khorixas. Most luxury camps within the concession are accessed by charter flight to their own airstrips.
Nearest Airport
Palmwag Airstrip
Nearest City
Khorixas
Drive Time
6 hours