Palmwag Lodge and Campsite — Huab River Valley
Palmwag Lodge campsite sits on the edge of the Palmwag Concession, a 582,000-hectare private reserve abutting the Skeleton Coast Park. Campsites are shaded by makalani palms along the Uniab/Huab drainage, with ablution blocks, braai stands, and a lodge bar where cold Windhoek lager appears like a mirage. Desert elephant, black rhino, and lion pass through regularly — this isn’t a zoo, it’s the real Kunene. It’s the last place with fuel, cold drinks, and a bed before you commit to the Skeleton Coast tracks north.
Access is via the C43 from Khorixas — roughly 110 km of gravel, manageable in a high-clearance vehicle. The concession itself requires a fee and the Skeleton Coast permit to proceed north. Best season is May through September; avoid January–March when the Huab floods. Book well ahead in peak season — this place fills fast.
Last cold beer before the Forbidden Coast.
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | Kunene Region, Namibia Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Khorixas, Kunene Region |
| Minimum vehicle | High-clearance 2WD |
| Access road surface | Gravel |
| Cell service | Spotty |
| Reservation required | Yes — Reservation site |
| Best season | May-October |
| Land manager | Private |
| Permit required | Yes |
| Amenities | Drinking water, Fire ring, Showers, Toilets, Trash service |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |