Opened in 2011 Dolomite Camp was the first tourist facility to be built inside
the formerly restricted western Etosha. Today Dolomite Camp, with its thatched
chalets, and Olifantsrus, which is for campers only, remain the only two places
to stay in the remote western side of Etosha National Park which borders with
Damaraland in Namibia, an environment which remains pristine and unadulterated with unique wildlife viewing.
The main area at Dolomite Camp has a restaurant, bar, sunset deck and infinity swimming pool overlooking the surrounding plains offering the ideal place to relax and rejuvenate while enjoying the magical views over this unique section of Etosha National Park.
Two fireside bomas present the perfect opportunity to savour the night sounds of the African bush while revelling in tales of your adventures experienced within Etosha National Park and Namibia.
Dolomite Camp features 20 Chalets built on elevated wooden decks on and around
the outer edges of a Dolomite ridge.
All rooms at Dolomite are built with thatched roofs, canvas walls and large, wooden-framed retractable doors allowing spectacular panoramic views, have a tea/coffee station, desk, hair dryer and mosquito nets.
Rooms are elegantly furnished with local and regional fittings and equipment, using natural fabrics to create a natural and ethnic ambiance.
Desert elephant, Black Rhino and Lion are some of the more impressive mammals to be found in this area of Etosha National Park, but not to be outdone you’ll find a myriad of smaller mammals, birds, reptiles, insects and plants.
Large herds of zebra, giraffe and antelope wander the Etosha plains around Dolomite
Camp. Black and white rhino are present in numbers, often at Klip-pan waterhole.
Rare species such as the black rhino and black-faced impala have been successfully bred here. Wildlife excursions are conducted by professional and knowledgeable tour guides.
Apart from the normal Etosha game viewing a special attraction of the Otjiovasondo area is the opportunity to see both the Plains Zebra and the Mountain Zebra drinking or grazing side by side and spotting the rare Sable Antelope.
For travelers making the journey between Etosha and Swakopmund, Dolomite Camp provides the ideal midway stopover, whilst allowing guests to experience the true wilderness of Damaraland.
Dolomite Camp has a fully equipped restaurant with a view of the surrounding
landscape. Seating a capacity of 40 pax, the service is personal and intimate.
Whilst an international a la carte menu is available, the Chef also serves
a range of Namibian contemporary lifestyle cuisine. Specific diets such as
vegetarian, kosher etc should be indicated with your reservation.
This is the first camp to be built in the far west side of Etosha National Park, the building of Dolomite Camp (chalets) and Olifantsrus Camp (for camping only) opened up an area of Namibia that few people had accessed before.
Depending on your route through Namibia you will most likely access Dolomite Camp from Okaukuejo Camp (south east) or Galton Gate (north west from Damaraland).
From Okaukuejo Camp (via Anderson Gate) Dolomite camp is approximately 4 hours drive at the 60km/h speed limit, situated 180km from Okaukeujo Camp. The drive will take 5 to 6 hours from the Anderson Gate entrance to Etosha National Park. We woudl advise you to allow much longer than this especially if you are not used driving on gravel roads so you can take your time, and also to allow for game viewing along the way, especially in the more game rich section near Okaukuejo.
From Galton Gate Guests Dolomite Camp is approximately 45km or 1 hours drive on a gravel road.
Driving from Windhoek the distance to Dolomite Camp is 590km. Take the B1 past Otjiwarongo 250 km, turn on the C38 towards Outjo, then on the C40 towards Kamanjab, then turn right on the C35 towards the Galton /Otjovazandu area - 340km. The journey is all on tar road except the last 45km inside Etosha Park.