Palmwag campsite: an oasis in Kunene, Namibia

By Roxanne Reid
Himba settlements. Desert-adapted black rhino, elephant and lions. Fierce 4x4 routes. Austere desert landscapes. And your gateway to all of this is Palmwag campsite, an oasis in Kunene, Namibia. You’ll find Palmwag about 80km west of Kamanjab, over the Grootberg Pass through the Etendeka mountains. The volcanic Grootberg (or big mountain) stands 1540m above sea level and forms a U-shaped plateau. Spread out below you is a winding green ribbon that hints at a river bed. Down...