Mowani Mountain Camp

Mowani, a blessed site

At the heart of the arid Damaraland region, nestled within an impressive cluster of rocks, lies Mowani Mountain Camp. Comprising 13 rooms and 2 suites decorated in a safari style, it offers breath-taking views of a lunar landscape, considered to be one of the cradles of our civilisation, where resilient animal species survive. Mowani Mountain Camp has been built amidst a rugged terrain of ancient volcanic remains. 13 rooms, 1 luxury room and 1 large suite, nestled into the rock, overlook the arid plains dotted with savannah, which are dominated by eroded mountains of striking colours. Mowani is the ideal base from which to discover, in a pre-war safari atmosphere, a fascinating region in terms of species adaptation to the merciless living conditions of the desert and the culture of the African continent. Activities include 4x4 safaris to encounter elephants or black rhinos, guided walks to enjoy the spectacular panoramas and enduring flora such as the astonishing welwitschia, and excursions to the listed archaeological site of Twyfelfontein rock engravings.

STYLE

The bungalows have a sleek ethnic design in saffron colours

SITUATION

In the heart of Damaraland, 25 km south of Doro Nawas

CAPACITY

13 Rooms & 2 Suites with 180° views of the countryside

HIGHLIGHTS

Mowani means "place of God", and it is its location in the middle of the rocks that makes the camp so unique

THE EXPERIENCES

  • 4x4 safari, walking safari
  • Discovery of the Twyfelfontein archaeological site
  • Swimming pool

THE EXTRAORDINARY

The Twyfelfontein site, a UNESCO World Heritage site, features more than 2,000 rock engravings on the red sandstone created by hunter-gatherers more than 1,000 years BC. It reveals a collection of animals and paw prints, as well as the «Lion Man», depicting the transformation of a human into an animal.

ETHICS

Mowani is an eco-friendly camp built from organic materials in total harmony with the natural site. It is barely visible to the naked eye, with its dome-shaped thatched roofs perfectly mimicking the surrounding enormous granite boulders. Its design evokes a nostalgic feeling of Herero villages.