07/24/2026
Places We Love: Hoanib Elephant Camp, Namibia
Some places simply feel untouched. Hidden deep within Namibia’s remote Hoanib River Valley, Hoanib Elephant Camp is one of Africa’s most exciting new safari openings, offering an experience that is as much about the landscape as it is the wildlife.
Opened by Natural Selection in 2026, this intimate camp features just ten beautifully designed canvas suites that blend seamlessly into the desert surrounds. Luxury here is understated, allowing the vast wilderness to take centre stage.
The Hoanib River is home to one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife stories, the desert adapted elephants, whose ability to survive in this harsh environment is nothing short of extraordinary. Exploring the riverbeds and mountains in search of these gentle giants, alongside giraffe, oryx, Hartmann’s mountain zebra and, with a little luck, desert lion or black rhino, makes for a safari unlike anywhere else on the continent.
What we love most is the overwhelming sense of remoteness. Endless desert landscapes, spectacular sunsets and impossibly star filled skies create an experience that feels both humbling and unforgettable.
For those looking to discover a different side of Africa, Hoanib Elephant Camp is a place where wilderness, conservation and thoughtful luxury come together beautifully.