Huab Under Canvas

Set in its own private concession, Huab under Canvas is built into a mopane forest on the Huab River and is practically invisible from anywhere around. The area is largely sparse semi-arid mountainous savanna, with wooded ephemeral river valleys separating hills and plains and it boasts some of the most magnificent views in Damaraland. As it has a number of natural springs providing water throughout the year for desert-adapted wildlife, the area is home to desert-adapted elephant, black rhino and general plains game, including kudu, giraffe, springbok, oryx, klipspringer and steenbok, as well as some predators such as spotted and brown hyena.

This exclusive use camp has 8 Meru canvas tents. The feel is of an authentic camp with cut-out windows, open wooden floors, canvas roofs and roll-up doorways. Wooden decks and walkways lead between the tents and the shared areas, which comprise of a lounge with sofas and armchairs, a large deck with excellent views, sun-loungers arranged around a fire, and a communal dining area. Huab offers access to ‘Stellar Escapes’. This is a group of star beds in an ancient dry riverbed nearby, where a stay includes a bush dinner, an astronomy tutorial and a night under the spectacular Namibian sky.

At Huab Under Canvas the focus is rhino tracking. The camp employs ‘Rhino Rangers’ who track the animals by foot. Additionally, the camp works closely with Save the Rhino, who have been instrumental in ensuring the survival of this dwindling population of desert-adapted rhinos. Nature walks, a variety of hiking trails, and drives are also available.