The Damaraland Camino is part of our Namibia Walking Tours
The Damaraland Camino is a fully-catered, 6 day, 5 nights slackpacking hiking experience that takes you through the stunning landscapes between Camp Madisa and the Brandberg White Lady Lodge across Damaraland.
Covering a distance of roughly 60 km, this trail allows you to explore one of Namibia’s most scenic regions at a relaxed pace.
A Journey of Exploration, Connection, and Reflection in Damaraland
Whether you’re looking to reconnect with yourself, bond with like-minded travelers, or simply get lost in the vastness of the Namibian wilderness, this Damaraland Camino offers more than just a physical journey. It’s a conscious retreat into the untouched beauty of Damaraland—a chance to disconnect from the digital world and reconnect with the wild, timeless rhythm of nature.
Pack your sense of wonder, bring your adventurous spirit, and get ready for an experience that will leave you with stories to tell, memories to cherish, and a heart full of gratitude.
The Stats
- Duration: 6 days (5 nights)
- Distance: 60 km (approx. 15 km/day)
- Group Size: Max 16 hikers
- Required Fitness: You can do it!
- Fun & Adventure Factor: 16/10
How It Works
Throughout your adventure, our dedicated 4-person Wild Cherry Adventures support team will take care of all the logistics for you. From cooking and cleaning to setting up your tents and camp amenities, we handle it all so you can fully immerse yourself in the experience.
Best of all, you’ll only need to carry a light daypack with your essentials: water, snacks, and any personal items you might want on the trail.
Daily Walking Distances
Each day on the Damarland Camino offers a rewarding yet manageable hike, with distances around 15 km per day. The trail takes you through some of Namibia’s most remote and breathtaking landscapes, with the Brandberg Mountain serving as your constant guide. While we encourage you to embrace the adventure on foot, we understand that everyone has their own pace and limits. That’s why our back-up vehicle is always available if you wish to take a break and enjoy a more relaxed day.
Whether you’re up for a full day of hiking or prefer to rest and soak in the scenery for a while, we’ve got you covered. This flexibility ensures that the journey remains enjoyable for all, allowing you to walk as much or as little as you like while still experiencing the magic of this incredible region.
A Mobile Camping Experience
This Camino is a mobile camping expedition, combining both formal campsites and wild camping spots. At each stop, our Wild Cherry Adventures support team handles all the camp duties—setting up and taking down tents, cooking, cleaning, and taking care of all the logistics. You’ll only need to carry a light daypack with water, snacks, and personal items, freeing you to fully immerse yourself in the adventure.
Comfort and Care when Wild Camping
We ensure all your camping comforts with a canvas cubicle for private shower hours and a separate setup for toilet facilities. Your privacy is a priority, so you can relax and refresh after each day’s hike.
Hassle-Free Transportation
The journey begins and ends in Windhoek, with all transportation to the trailhead and back included. Leave the worries of navigating gravel roads, changing flat tires, or dealing with rough terrain behind—we’ve got it covered, so you can simply relax and enjoy the ride.
What to Pack
Please pack light! Each participant is allowed one daypack and one small, soft duffel bag. Hard-shell suitcases (like Samsonites) aren’t suitable for this trip. While we don’t enforce strict weight limits, space is limited, so efficient packing is key.
Bring Your Own Sundowners – We’ve Got You Covered
To elevate those unforgettable Namibian sunsets, we encourage you to bring along a cooler box filled with your favorite sundowner drinks. Whether it’s a crisp gin and tonic, a chilled beer, or a refreshing soda, we’ve thought of everything to make it easy for you.
We’ll provide freezer space to keep your ice packs solid and drinks cold throughout the journey, so you can relax with an ice-cold beverage as you watch the sun sink behind the distant mountains. You can stock up on ice at Camp Madisa before we leave. There’s truly nothing like a sunset toast to celebrate a day well-walked!
Stargazing Under the Namibian Sky
One of the most magical aspects of the Brandberg Camino is the opportunity to experience the night sky like never before. With zero light pollution in the remote wilderness surrounding the Brandberg, the stars are incredibly vivid, transforming the night into a stunning celestial display. The clear desert air reveals a breathtaking panorama where the Milky Way stretches across the sky, and countless constellations, planets, and shooting stars become visible.
To make the most of this experience, we highly recommend downloading a sky map app on your phone before the trip. Apps like Stellarium, SkyView, or Star Walk 2 can help you identify constellations, planets, and other celestial objects, turning the night sky into your own personal planetarium.
So, as you unwind after a rewarding day of hiking, take a moment to lie back, look up, and lose yourself in the endless expanse of stars. Whether you’re an avid stargazer or simply curious, it’s a truly awe-inspiring experience that will leave you with memories as bright as the stars themselves.
All-Inclusive and Transparent Pricing
We believe in keeping things simple—there are no hidden fees or extra costs along the way. All meals from Dinner Day 1 to breakfast Day 6 being prepared for you, camping, transportation, camino crew and guided hiking experience are covered, so you can focus on the journey and leave the logistics to us. Bring your own cooler box with your soft drinks, G&T’s, wine etc…
- Transportation: Round-trip transport from Windhoek to Camp Madisa and from Brandberg White Lady Lodge to Windhoek.
- All Meals: Delicious, freshly prepared breakfasts, lunches, and dinners throughout the journey, from Dinner Day 1 up to breakfast Day 6 – all prepared by the Wild Cherry Adventures support crew.
- Camping Equipment: Spacious tents (1.9×1.9×2.5 dome tents), comfortable campbeds with mattress & sheet and a side table, pillow & pillowcase and communal facilities like tables, chair etc. and our big shade netting for sunny afternoons.
- Shower and Toilet Facilities: Canvas shower cubicle and bush toilet for privacy and comfort for our wild camping spots
- Mobile Camp Setup: Full camp setup and takedown by our support team, including communal areas and shower/toilet facilities.
- Hiking Guide: Experienced hiking guide who will lead the way, share local knowledge, and ensure a safe, enjoyable experience.
- Support Team: A dedicated 4-person crew handling all cooking, cleaning, and logistics so you can focus on enjoying the hike.
- Drinking Water: drinking water available throughout the hike
- Starlit Evenings: Evening gatherings with stunning views of the night sky during the new moon phase.
- Fees & Permits: All fees formal campsites and protected areas along the Damaraland Camino route.
- Airport Transfers (on request)
- Visa Fees
- Beverages, soft drinks etc.
- Tip & Gratuities
- Personal Insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- Warm clothes for cold mornings incl. beanie / keep your head and ears warm
- Comfy hiking boots / shoes plus spare footwear
- Blister Kit
- Sleeping bag
- Torch or Head Lamp with enough batteries (no 2 or 3 point recharging option – only USB)
- Mozzie Spray
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sun Block
- Wet Wipes
- Face Cloth
- Washing powder
- Piece of washing/drying line
- Daypack backpack
- 2 x 1 Litre water bottle/water bladder
- Snacks
- Cool drinks & sundowners (enough:-))
- Swimwear
- Hot water bottle
- Toiletries, personal items, meds etc.
- Something for the afternoons under the shade sail (book, music, sudoko, coloring book, cards etc.)
- Binoculars (for the birders & wildlife enthusiasts)
- Hiking poles (if you like them)
- Gaiters (useful)
- (Solar) Power Bank -(there is an option to charge your phone in the back-up vehicle for those who don’t have)
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2025 Dates
- 15 July to 20 July 2025
- 23 August to 28 August 2025
Dates are available for private groups.
An Unforgettable Damaraland Experience
The July Camino is perfectly timed to offer a captivating experience under Namibia’s extraordinary night skies. Scheduled from 15–20 July 2025, the dates fall just before the New Moon on 24 July, ensuring minimal moonlight and wonderfully dark nights. These conditions make for stunning stargazing opportunities, where the vast expanse of stars becomes a dazzling spectacle—unmatched by anything seen in urban settings.
This year’s August Camino has been planned to take advantage of a truly magical time: just after the New Moon on 22 August. The chosen dates, 23–28 August 2025, align with the darkest skies of the month, creating the perfect conditions for stargazing. Without moonlight to dim the view, the Namibian night sky will come alive in a breathtaking celestial display—a sight impossible to experience amidst the lights of city life.
Imagine this: after a fulfilling day of trekking through rugged Damaraland terrain, you’ll unwind beneath an unpolluted sky filled with countless stars. The Milky Way will arc overhead in all its brilliance, and you might even spot the occasional meteor streaking across the inky canvas.
These nights are perfect for some stargazing sessions around the campfire, storytelling, or simply lying back to soak in the cosmic wonder. For many, it’s a rare chance to reconnect with nature on a deeper, almost spiritual level.
Pricing
N$ 15 390 Per Person Sharing
N$ 16 640 Single Tent
Minimum 8 hikers. Maximum 16 hikers. Max 6 single tents available.
Price includes shuttle from/to Windhoek, camping at Camp Madisa, 3 nights camping Damaraland, Brandberg White Lady Lodge, meals and Wild Cherry Team including vehicles and trailer and more …
Special Discounts
- 20% Discount for SADC residents
- 25% Discount for Namibian citizens and returning hikers
Join us on this incredible journey and enjoy special rates if you’re a local or a repeat adventurer!
Our aim for 2025
At Wild Cherry Adventures, we’re committed to making each trek unforgettable, and it’s thanks to our amazing hikers that we’ve earned the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2024, placing us in the top 10% of experiences worldwide. As we aim for our fourth consecutive badge in 2025, we invite you to be part of the journey that keeps our community growing and thriving.
By joining us, not only will you have the adventure of a lifetime, but you’ll also help us reach new heights in our quest for excellence. We pour our hearts into every detail of this Camino to ensure you leave with cherished memories, new friendships, and stories to share.
Don’t just take our word for it—come and experience the magic for yourself. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Wild Cherry family and share in the adventure that keeps travelers returning year after year. ✨
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Day 1: Welcome to the Damaraland Camino!
Your adventure begins around 10 a.m. when we pick you up directly from your accommodation in Windhoek. We’ll collect all our fellow adventurers from various stops, ensuring everyone is comfortably on board before heading out.
The journey to Camp Madisa includes a scenic drive with a late lunch stop in the quaint mining town of Uis, nestled near the majestic Brandberg Mountain (please note, lunch is on your own account). Here, you’ll get a taste of small-town Namibia before we continue to our starting point.
Upon arrival at Camp Madisa, it’s time to settle in, meet the group, and choose your tent for the night. After a quick orientation and safety briefing, you can relax as we light the fire and prepare a delicious braai (BBQ) under the stars. Tonight, all camping and dinner are included—our first taste of what’s to come!
Day 2: Into the Wild – Following the Goantagab River
At first light, we hit the trail! Today, we’ll start our journey along the dry riverbed of the Goantagab River. No worries about wet feet—Namibia’s inland rivers are usually just sandy beds that only carry water briefly each year.
To ease into the rhythm, today’s hike covers a manageable 15 km. As we walk, our expert hiking guide will point out animal tracks, unique flora, and any wildlife we encounter. You’re welcome to walk at your own pace, but we ensure everyone stays together so the slowest hiker is never left behind.
Breakfast is enjoyed on the go, with plenty of time to reach our mobile camp set up by our dedicated support team before lunchtime. Here, you’ll find your tents pitched, meals prepared, and a 10m x 6m shade net to escape the afternoon heat.
Tonight, we rest under the stars at Moringa Camp, surrounded by the rugged beauty of Damaraland. 
Day 3: Uphill to Euphorbia Camp – Embrace the Solitude
We rise with the dawn again for an early start. Today’s trek gradually leads us uphill, though you may not even notice it as you get lost in the tranquility of the landscape. This is your day to disconnect—let the rhythm of the hike help you leave behind any stress and immerse yourself in the serenity of nature.
This region is home to a relatively high population of black rhinos by Namibian standards, so keep your eyes peeled for these elusive giants as they wander between watering holes.
Breakfast will be served en route, and by lunchtime, we’ll arrive at our next camp. The sunset here is nothing short of magical, casting a golden glow over the iconic Brandberg Mountain. As night falls, you’ll be treated to an awe-inspiring stargazing experience, with no light pollution to dull the brilliance of the Milky Way.
In this remote wilderness, keep in mind that lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and cheetahs all roam freely—adding to the wild charm of our evening at Euphorbia Camp.
Day 4: Downhill to Cheetah Camp – Walking Towards the Brandberg
Today, we enjoy a slightly easier 15 km descent toward Cheetah Camp. The iconic Brandberg massif looms ever closer on the horizon, offering a stunning focal point for the day’s journey.
We’ll cross through sandy terrain reminiscent of the “Meseta” on the famous Camino Francés—though the Namibian version offers its own unique charm and endless desert vistas.
Breakfast is served on the move, and by the time we reach camp, you’ll have the rest of the afternoon to yourself. Unwind under the shade, read a book, play a game, meditate, or simply relax. The choice is yours.
We spend another peaceful night wild camping beneath a canopy of stars.
Wild camping at Cheetah Camp.
Day 5: The Grand Finale – Descent to Brandberg White Lady Lodge
Our final hiking day is nothing short of spectacular! We descend a mini-escarpment to reach our beloved “Breakfast Tree” before continuing through granite boulders and down to the Ugab River for the last leg of our trek.
The landscape transitions to open gravel plains, where the sight of the towering Brandberg draws us closer. After a rewarding 15 km walk, we finally arrive at Brandberg White Lady Lodge—mission accomplished!
Celebrate your achievement with an optional elephant drive to spot the famed desert-adapted elephants (a lodge activity available at your own cost). In the evening, we’ll gather for a farewell braai, savoring our last night together under Namibia’s dazzling night sky.
Day 6: Homeward Bound
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast as the desert wakes around you. Afterward, our shuttle will take you back to Windhoek, allowing you to relax and reflect on the unforgettable journey you’ve just completed.
A Culinary Journey in the Wilderness
Our Caminos are renowned for the hearty, wholesome meals we provide. Using mostly locally-sourced, free-range game meat, organic chicken, and seasonal vegetables, we strive to keep our dishes nutritious and delicious. Expect plenty of surprises along the way!
We cater to all dietary needs and ensure that even vegetarians leave the table satisfied. Rest assured, each meal will be a highlight in its own right.
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Pack your spirit of adventure, a light daypack, and a soft duffel bag—no hard-shell suitcases, please.
Space is limited, but we promise the experience will be limitless!
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