Damaraland weather and landscape in September-October
The weather here in Damaraland can be quite unpredictable at this time of year. Sometimes we have cold foggy mornings, and some days we feel like we’re already in the middle of summer. It just makes the beauty of Damaraland’s Etendeka Mountains – that we look out towards – so special every morning. It’s a beautiful view despite the early morning frosty cold. Whether covered in fog or clearly visible, we are constantly amazed by the scenery towards the Brandberg over the escarpment.
The minimum and maximum temperatures ranged between 8 and 14 degrees Celsius, while sunset at this time of year is at 19h12 and sunrise 06h20.
The desert-adapted plants and shrubs, as well as the trees along the dry river beds, create an oasis of living green for guests on drives, thanks to the plants’ ability to absorb moisture from the early morning fog.
Wildlife
As usual, elephants and giraffes are seen roaming the river and surrounding stream beds, attracted by natural water springs in the vicinity. Exciting news from the guides is that a baby elephant calf has been born and is a highlight sighting for our guests out on nature drives. The guides also reported good sightings of other wildlife including springbok, Cape foxes, and ostriches.
Damaraland Camp embraces cultures
At Damaraland Camp we are proud and privileged to offer our guests unforgettable experiences in our own unique way – we call it dawahekare. This cocktail has formed a strong bond that has become our unbeatable pride. Our welcoming singing greets every new arrival, and our staff commitment and dedication form the opening remarks for our working days. Indeed, it encourages our team to strive to be the best. Challenges are not a demotivation but a rider to use on our way up, and we take every opportunity to grow and change. Team No Sleep!

Guest comments
To us, we have had an amazing time. Your team goes out of their way to make our experience amazing. Attention to detail is excellent.
Hospitality, food, friendliness, everything – Thank you biyadangi
Very pleasant staff, they made us feel like family & comfortably special, what a lovely team and fantastic hospitality provided by all.
Great team.
Managers, guides & staff
Damaraland Camp is driven by every staff member, but steered by its management. New management members Christelle and George are always on standby to fill the gap for Operations (solid).
Management: General Manager – Colin Ananias Netope, Assistant General Manager – Monika Edward, Mechanic – Sem Alweendo, Kitchen – Mr Pinehas, Ashley, Pauline and veterans Josephine and Emelia, Housekeeping – Hansina-Anna, Riana, Annalise, Virginia, Martha, Elizabeth and Fiina
Guides: Enos, Joas Nicky and Frankie
FOH: Donavan, Emmy, Revival, Leonie, Moreen and Dios
Men in Overalls: Oupa Wellem, Sylvester, Nivelle (Team No Sleep)
Newsletter by Colin Netope