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    Palmwag Lodge

    Lodge · Sanitatas Conservancy, Namibia

    Mid-range
    PlnrScore 46
    Best time
    Jun–Aug
    Suggested stay
    2-3 nights
    Health
    Low malaria risk
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    Situated at the heart of the vast Palmwag Concession, this lodge offers comfortable accommodation in a rugged desert environment. It serves as a primary base for tracking desert-adapted rhino and elephant, and exploring the unique geology and wildlife of Damaraland and Kaokoveld. The lodge features a swimming pool, restaurant, and various guided activities.

    Why stay at Palmwag Lodge

    • Night drives offered
    • Pool or spa to rest between drives
    • Welcomes children

    Rooms & inclusions

    Rooms

    25 (up to 50 guests)

    Night drives

    Offered

    Children

    Welcome

    Pool / spa

    Yes

    WiFi

    Available

    Eco credentials

    Committed to conservation and community support

    Dietary options
    Vegetarian options available

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    41

    Species

    5

    Mammals

    8

    Birds

    Most observed

    • White-fronted Plover4 sightings
    • Brown Hyaena3 sightings
    • Black-backed Jackal3 sightings
    • Pied Crow2 sightings
    • Peringuey's Adder2 sightings

    Best time to stay at Palmwag Lodge

    Best months:
    June
    July
    August
    Jan
    Excellent23°C15mm
    Feb
    Great24°C42mm
    Mar
    Excellent25°C17mm
    Apr
    Excellent25°C4mm
    May
    Excellent24°C0mm
    Jun
    Excellent20°C0mm
    Jul
    Excellent21°C0mm
    Aug
    Excellent21°C0mm
    Sep
    Excellent22°C0mm
    Oct
    Excellent23°C0mm
    Nov
    Excellent24°C6mm
    Dec
    Excellent23°C4mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Hartmann Valley Airstrip (FYHV)

    97 km from the park

    International airport

    Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB)

    574 km from the park

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    Data updated October 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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