Excursion Overview
The 450,000 hectare Palmwag Concession is a remote and very special place, home to Africa's largest remaining population of endangered black rhino. Guests at Desert Rhino Camp have the privileged opportunity to track these fabulous animals with a skilled guide, often accompanied by a researcher for the Save The Rhino Trust, a pioneering conservation body in Palmwag for close to 20 years.
The excursion begins with a leisurely nature drive, while trackers work in the background to locate rhinos. They will then radio your driver who takes you to within a short distance of the animal without causing disturbance through engine noise. Then comes the really exciting bit, as you leave the vehicle and walk as close to the rhino as possible, without startling it or causing any danger to human life and limb! This is a thrilling activity and a real treat, genuinely one of the most unique and exciting things you can do in Southern Africa. For those that don't have the budget to stay at Desert Rhino, or for whom availability is an issue, there is also a worthwhile rhino tracking activity offered at Grootberg Lodge.
Excursion type:
- Outdoor
- Adventure
- Nature/wildlife
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