Palmwag Lodge

Palmwag Lodge is an oasis in the arid landscape of the Damaraland region (or Kunene region, as it is now called) of Namibia. It sits in an attractive location next to a palm-lined spring in the Uniab River concession, which often flows with water and draws species to it that are unique to Damaraland, including desert elephant, desert black rhino and mountain zebra. The Palmwag area also boasts the largest population of predators (leopard, lion, cheetah and spotted hyena) outside the borders of the Etosha National Park.

Palmwag Lodge is one of northern Damaraland’s oldest and most well-known tourist lodges. The lodge changed owners in 2012. The main area was renovated in 2014/15 and the original rooms revamped. The new owners and managers live on the premises and their hospitality is clear to all visitors. The result is excellent service in a beautiful and well maintained lodge that can clearly claim to be environmentally friendly. Palmwag Lodge is connected to the national electricity grid of Namibia.

The focal point of the lodge is the large, thatched open-plan central area, incorporating the restaurant, lounge and bar. It has two large verandas looking over the reedbeds of the Uniab River to the mountains in the distance. The lodge has two swimming pools: one with loungers under shady palm trees; a second with a pool-side bar.

Guests are accommodated in thatched bungalows and luxury tents. Each luxury tent is protected from the sun by its own thatched roof. In addition, two Meru tents are available in or very near the reeds, where the elephants are regular visitors. All accommodation is en-suite.