Mowani Mountain Camp

Damaraland, Namibia

Prices from $318.00
Per night

Mowani 5*

By Mr D McKerchar and Ms H Gordon Added: 23 November 2008

Superb. Well worth 2 nights stay.

5*

By Kate Bergh Added: 01 November 2008

"A stunning lodge! Though you can stay just one night, I think most people would enjoy two nights here simply because it is a stunningly designed lodge in a magnificent setting. The rock swimming pool is tucked into boulders (which also helps to give it some natural shade in summer!)

There are 12 luxury tents with teak furniture and interesting use of African fabrics to liven up the décor. The deck looks out onto a awe-inspiring view. Tent No 5 is the honeymoon tent with a double bed. It has an open air rock bathroom with a bath and shower built into the rocks.

Finally there's the private suite which is stunning but rather expensive. It is set away from the rest of the camp. There's a large deck where they can have a private dinner or breakfast if they want. Inside is a large sitting room filled with interesting pieces of African furniture. A step up and you come to the bedroom also with spectacular wraparound views. (The canvas sides can be completely rolled up to open out both the sitting room and bedroom). Another smaller dome structure houses a delightful bathroom with double vanity and indoor shower and then outside a few steps down to another deck with a huge bath in the open air and an outside shower. Perfect for honeymooners and those with a very healthy budget!

Finally a word about the activities. If you are staying only one night, please arrive preferably by lunchtime (1 to 2pm). Then you have time to relax at the lodge and see the rock engravings later on when it's cooler. They have a sundowner spot to watch the sunset where they serve snacks and there's a bar set up for drinks. In the morning you could take a guide walk with a staff member which can be as short or as long as you like. If you stay two nights, you have more flexibility. Mowani also has a nature drive in search of the desert elephants. This heads into the Abu-Huab or Huab dry river beds. Before the rains (when the elephants disperse quickly), you have quite a good chance of spotting them. The other activity is to enjoy hot air ballooning, a microlight flight or a scenic flight over the area. This is done by Francolina Tours which is situated about 4-5km from the lodge."