Onduli Ridge is built at the foot of two granite outcrops that are connected by a ridge. The six suites are cleverly tucked away among the granite boulders that surround the camp and allow mesmerizing views of Namibia's highest mountain, the Brandberg, to the south and the scattered granite inselbergs to the north. Onduli means giraffe in the Oshiwambo language spoken in northern Namibia.

The camp is designed to maximize the views of the extraordinary Damaraland landscape - whether from the bed, the desk or the bathroom. The shutters can be opened completely and the bed can be rolled out onto your private terrace for a night under the starry African sky. The semi-open bathrooms have been skillfully built into the rocks and have a rain shower, flush toilet and washbasin for him and her.

From the Onduli Ridge parking lot, a few steps have to be climbed up to reach the main building. This is where the restaurant, library and tea/coffee station are located. A sandy path leads past the boma to the swimming pool that is well hidden between some rocks. The sundowner deck, where guests meet for drinks in the evening, is just around the last boulder and offers splendid views and the chance to mingle with the other guests. From time to time, the Onduli team organizes a romantic evening under the stars in the boma area, where the popular pizza oven is put into operation.

Families and private groups should also consider the private Onduli Enclave, a privte villa with three suites.

Onduli Ridge is located on a private concession in the Doro !Nawas Conservancy in the heart of Damaraland, only 20 minutes from Twyfelfontein village. Arrival is by plane or vehicle to Onduli Airstrip, from where guests are driven to the accommodation by the Onduli Ridge guide (20 minutes drive). Alternatively, a transfer from Twyfelfontin or Doro Nawas Airstrip can be provided for air passengers.

The landscape here consists of rugged hills, dry river valleys in a largely semi-desert and sparse savannah. Besides the famous rock paintings of Twyfelfontein, Onduli Ridge is in close proximity to other geological attractions such as Burnt Mountain, Organ Pipes and Doros Crater. Named after the Crater, Doro !Nawas means "the place where rhinos roam" in the Khoekhoegowab language. The area is home to black rhino, elephant and general plains game, as well as predators like cheetah, leopard, lion, spotted and brown hyena.

Trips in 4x4 off-road vehicles in search of desert elephant, mostly into the Aba Huab and the Huab River Valley, as well as game drives and guided walks within the private concession. The Huab excursion is often combined with a visit to the Twyfelfontein rock engravings and guests sometimes only return to camp in the early afternoon around 2 pm. Guests then usually spend the rest of the afternoon in their room, or by the pool, especially as the afternoons can get very hot. The area can also be explored on E-Bikes.

A full day excursion with "Save the Rhino Trust" trackers is included on extended stays of 3 nights or more. Your guide will communicate with the trackers to locate one of the rare black rhinos. Guests then set out on foot to observe the shy animals as undisturbed as possible.

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