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Mopane Tented Camp Opuwo - Namibia
Email Mopane Tented Camp Reservations and enquiries: namibia@madbookings.com
This unique rustic tented camp is built on the high, steep banks
of a dry river, which is one of the tributaries of the Hoarusib
river. The camp consists of 15 luxury tents, all tents are on-suite (shower, toilet & washbasin), The tents are equipped with beautiful sleeper wood double bed, innovative space for hanging clothes and a verandah with chairs - an ideal spot from which to watch the sun set. Please note that there is no electricity available at Mopane Camp. |
 
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Features of Mopane Tented Camp
Dinner served in the open air boma, where there is also a fully
equipped bar and a cozy camp fire. An ideal place from which to observe
the shy, but curious, Small Spotted Genet.
Dinner is often prepared on the camp fire and will be of the same standard as at the lodge.
Lunch may be had at the lodge in town, where Mopane's clients are welcome to make use of the coffee shop and the swimming pool.
Some ideas of what to do at Mopane Tented Camp
The camp is situated in a beautiful, peaceful and quiet area. There is
a large variety of birds in and around the camp, for example; Yellow Billed,
Red Billed and Monteiro's Hornbill, Pale Chanting Goshawk, Black Shouldered
Kite, Scops Owl, Pearl Spotted Owl, Spotted Eagle Owl, White Faced Owl,
Grass Owl, Barn Owl,Rufous Cheeked Nightjar, Bare Cheeked babbler, Crimson
Breasted Shrike, European and Blue Cheeked Bee-eater, Long Tailed Starling,
Golden Tailed and Cardinal Woodpecker, various Hoopoe and many other small
birds, all contributing to a continuous natural orchestra . Permanent
residents of the camp are small spotted genets , which are shy but curious
visitors to the boma and tents. During day time guests will see Tree Squirrels
in the area of the boma. It should be stressed that no food should be
left out for the genets or squirrels. At night guests go to sleep with
the sound of a variety of owls hooting and the calling of jackals.
Mopane Camp is built on communal property. A community fee is payable by all guests on a per person per day basis. These fees are then paid to the community leaders who use the money for development in the specific area, mostly relating to water and education. The community is consulted on a regular basis regarding present and future development at Mopane Camp.
Staff at the camp are employed from the surrounding community and trained in various aspects of the hospitality industry, for example cooking, housekeeping, guiding, working as waitress, etc.
The community in the area consist of both ovaHimba and ovaHerero families.
Visits to Himba villages are organised from the camp. The area offers the possibility of short unguided walks for the guests. The river has interesting rock formations, where there are cool rock pools for swimming during the rainy season.
Where is Mopane Tented Camp ?
Mopane Camp is situated approximately 5km from Ohakane Lodge,
to the east of the C41, the road which leads to Kamanjab.
Email Mopane Tented Camp Reservations and enquiries: namibia@madbookings.com
