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atravelynn Aug 3rd, 2013 08:10 PM

Grootberg Lodge & Camp Kipwe in Damaraland, Namibia
 
Both?

3 nts and 3 nts?
3 and 2?

This would be pre-Etosha.

Looking to maximize chance at desert rhino and ele and other unique desert species/habitat.

Looking to hold down lodging costs.

What do you think?

ElaineAust Aug 6th, 2013 01:09 AM

Hi Lynn
I can not comment on Grootberg but I did stay at Kipwe in May of this year. The camp is stunningly situated and the accommodations are excellent. Had our own guide and tracked eles (3 different groups) but no sign of rhinos.
Cheers
Elaine

atravelynn Aug 6th, 2013 05:32 PM

3 ele groups in one full day? I think rhinos are at Grootberg.

Thank you Elaine.

ElaineAust Aug 6th, 2013 10:24 PM

Yes Lynn I was pretty pleased with that result.
Only saw black rhino one night at Okaukuejo in Etosha.
Have fun in Namibia. Just wish I was going back next year but it is the Tuli for me in May.
Cheers
Elaine

annergizer Nov 30th, 2013 09:46 AM

message to atravelynn - could you contact me at [email protected]? would like to discuss Africa (jan 2015) and also traveling in general. annette

pixelpower Dec 2nd, 2013 05:24 AM

Hey atravelynn,

I went to Grootberg last year. Did a rhino trekking with them. Quite an experience! See trip report here;

safaritalk.net/topic/9681-namibia-2012

threedogs Dec 12th, 2013 01:56 AM

Grootberg Lodge is fantastic. Breathtaking location. Can also vouch for the rhino tracking activity with them. It was a great day!

atravelynn Dec 20th, 2013 05:40 AM

Thanks for all this info, which will be useful in about 2015.

Annegizer, I see your note. Have not been on forum for a long, long time.


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