Weather
Throughout September the minimum temperatures were between 15 - 18 degrees Celsius and the maximum between 30 - 38 degrees Celsius! We had a few foggy mornings which covered most of the surrounding mountains. Most arid-adapted plants like Ruellia need these foggy conditions, because it is their only source of moisture. As a result, this specific plant is green all year around and can bloom at any time. Animals like steenbok, and Cape hares also lick the water droplets that accumulate on this plant.

Wildlife and Landscape
A caracal, which belongs to the cat family, is a very rare sighting here but one was seen close to camp. Particularly interesting about this cat species is the way they catch their prey. It is best known for its spectacular skill at hunting birds - sometimes even catching more than one bird in flight. They can climb exceptionally well too which enables them to catch rock hyraxes better than any other carnivore. 

Bat-eared foxes are often seen early mornings and late afternoons when it is cooler. We often enjoy watching foraging bat-eared foxes, using their acute hearing to locate their termite prey. This species often visits active termite mounds, follows locust swarms and stays close to herds of springbok in order to feed on the insects landing on their fresh droppings in search of moisture. They have beautiful big ears and stand about 55cm tall. They are not aggressive in any way and we love to sit and watch them.

Oscar (a young elephant bull), has been part of one of the elephant herds in our area for the last 15 years, but has now been chased away by the cows in this group. Oscar subsequently joined a bachelor herd. He won't be able to compete with the other males in this herd in terms for searching for cows because he is the youngest. In the meantime another elephant bull, Reed, has joined the same herd that Oscar left. Reed is about 18 years old.

Guest Comments
'We really enjoyed the Elephant Drive. Lister was brilliant - he worked hard to find the elephants but also gave us information on lots of other things. Your staff is a good asset to the Camp, very friendly and helpful. The food is excellent!' Debbie & Martin, England

'A perfect place for simply relaxing.' Jorg, Switzerland

'The staff are all professional and cheerful, they make you want to take them back home with you. The camp is an amazing oasis in the middle of nowhere!' Murray, South Africa

'The camp service was even better than the food - very professional, friendly, warm, helpful and attentive! Ignatius (Guide) what a Star! He is Mr. Damaraland! The serving staff were amazing - the singing and dancing was a treat! Special thanks to Susan - for her smile; Agnes and Sannie - for their kindness and fantastic voices; Richardt for his warmth; Coenie and Danize - for their superb management. Thanks a million!' Richard, London

Camp Staff
Coenie van Niekerk (Camp Manager)
Danize van Niekerk (Camp Manager)
Agnes Bezuidenhout (Assistant Manager)
Morien Aebes (Assistant Manager)
Steven Jones (Assistant Manager)
Lister Kolokwe (Guide)
Arthur Bezuidenhout (Guide)
Michael Kauari (Trainee Guide)
Ignatius Khumises (Guide)

Image Credit
Thanks to Vazken Davidian for the Doro Nawas landscape