Be careful when driving in Damaraland in the rainy season. Because of seasonal flooding, the roads can be very confusing. Many vehicles had to be rescued from rivers like the Aba-Huab, so always inquire about road conditions during the rainy season.
spent at community camps stays in the communities.
Damaraland is mainly communal land that is divided into Conservancies. The Conservancies are managed by the local communities who own the land rights and are responsible for the wild game. Money
If you want to enjoy the 4WD opportunities that this vast and remote region has to offer, do one of the popular ecotrails like the Upper-Huab Trail or the Ruspoort Trail.
Brandberg is a remarkable landmark in Damaraland. (Johann Groenewald)
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Please stay on existing tracks or roads when driving on the pebble desert plains in Damaraland. New roads are the worst example of ‘vehicle track pollution’, as a new track will be visible for the next 600 years! That is the time required for the desert winds to wipe out these tracks.
Unfortunately some visitors see the area as a 4x4 playground where anything goes. As this attitude can cause resentment, we urge you to respect the people and, what is in effect, their backyard. When you drive past a village, keep your speed down so as not to cover them in your dust and give them a polite wave. Remember to dispose of your own litter in a proper way and respect the local people and their cultures.