Desert Rhino Camp Airstrip

NoneNA 🇳🇦 Small Airport

ICAO

NA-0177

IATA

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Elevation

- ft

Region

NA-KU

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: -20.036661° N, 13.844147° E

Continent: Africa

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Travelers to Desert Rhino Camp Airstrip (NA-0177) consistently express high satisfaction, deeply valuing the remote wilderness experience and the unique opportunity to track desert-adapted black rhinos. The sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with the airstrip serving as the gateway to an unforgettable and intimate safari adventure.

What Travelers Love
  • Seamless Transfers & Warm Welcome: Upon arrival at the dirt airstrip, guests are immediately met by friendly camp guides with refreshing cold drinks, making for a personalized and welcoming start to their safari.
  • Access to Remote Wilderness: The airstrip provides direct access to the Palmwag Concession, a vast and untouched area known for its stunning, otherworldly landscapes and significant conservation efforts.
  • Convenience for Rhino Tracking: The airstrip is crucial for reaching Desert Rhino Camp, the primary base for engaging in the highly acclaimed experience of tracking endangered black rhinos on foot and by vehicle.
  • Efficient Small Aircraft Connections: Travelers appreciate the efficiency of the light aircraft flights from Windhoek, often involving a connection at Doro Nawas (known for its open-air "terminal" with refreshments and "loo with a view"), directly to the camp's airstrip.
Common Complaints
  • Bumpy Flights: Flights on small Cessna aircraft to the remote airstrip can be quite bumpy, which some travelers find uncomfortable.
  • Intense Heat: The desert environment can be extremely hot, especially upon arrival at the airstrip.
  • Strenuous Journey for Some: The overall journey to this remote location is considered strenuous and may not be suitable for individuals with impaired mobility or very young children.

Overall, Desert Rhino Camp Airstrip, though minimalist in its facilities, is highly regarded as an essential and effective entry point for a truly exceptional and intimate wildlife experience, particularly focused on rhino conservation. The direct and personalized pick-up service by camp staff significantly enhances the arrival experience.

Last updated: 56 days ago

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