Dolomite Camp
Dolomite Camp is the latest addition to Etosha and opened in June 2011. It is situated in the previously restricted far-western part of the park.
Guests who book at the Camp have automatic entrance to the previously restricted Western Etosha from both the Okaukuejo side as well as the western Galton Gate.
The easiest access to Dolomite is via the Galton Gate. The Galton Gate is the new entry gate north of Kamanjabor or you can use the Anderson Gate near Okaukuejo. We recommend entering through the northwestern border when you are planning to stay at Dolomite or Olifantsrus.
This special unfenced camp, is the first ever on this side of Etosha National Park, it has been developed in the most eco-friendly manner out of natural materials that blend in to the landscape.......
It is built on a dolomite outcrop providing marvelous views across the plains to the north and hills to the south including sunrise and sunset views over the surrounding savannah......
Golf carts transport guest from the parking area to the main camp and to their chalets if they find walking is too difficult.....
The camp has a reception area, a small curio shop, a lounge with a lovely view over the western plans.....
a sunset deck with ablutions close by an infinity swimming pool with stunning views overlooking the plains....
The pool deck is a great spot to get lovely sunset photographers over the western plans....
Food and drink
Guests can enjoy a meal at either of the two dining tent restaurants.........
all our meals were tasty and well prepared.....
for a change of venue, have a light lunch on the pool deck......
or enjoy a meal in the comfort of your chalet.....
relax at the bush bar with its stunning view.....
or enjoy cocktails on the pool deck......
Two fireside boma areas present the perfect opportunity to savor Etosha National Park’s nightlife while reliving the day’s adventures.....
Accommodation
The camp features 20 chalets built on elevated wooden decks....
They’re on the outer edges of a dolomite ridge, a pathway links them to the main building.....
All the chalets have thatched roofs with canvas walls.....
each has a double bed, en suite bathroom and coffee/tea station......
large retractable doors lead out to a small veranda with spectacular panoramic views.........
the three deluxe chalets have plunge pools......
Only two chalets; numbers 13 (deluxe chalet) and 14 (bush chalet) have a view of the camps waterhole......
with chalet 13 (deluxe chalet) having the best and closest view to the waterhole......
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Activities
Dolomietpunt, the waterhole at the camp has a lovely procession of animals coming to drink throughout the day and even during the night there is something to see......
what to see at Dolomietpunt waterhole during the night......
We stayed at Dolomite camp for five days and we saw a pride of lions, many elephants, 5 black rhinos, 2 cheetah, herds of the rare Hartmann's mountain zebra, gemsbok, eland, kudu, black-faced impala, giraffe and an African wild cat!
We heard the resident leopard a few times at night but never saw him - the closest we got to seeing him was his kill in a tree at a nearby waterhole
The camp offers daily guided game drives to more than 10 waterholes surrounding the lodge or you can self drive.......
To find out more about the western part of Etosha please read our Western Etosha / Dolomite Camp
trip report and you can read question number five of our interview with
Daryl Balfour.
Daryl spent a year living and photographing in Etosha, including the previously restricted western part where Dolomite is situated.
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