Dolomite Camp
Dolomite Camp is the premium accommodation in Western Etosha, the only camp inside Etosha National Park’s western concession area, and the most architecturally striking of all in-park camps.
- Location
- Far Western Etosha, 19.01° S, 14.47° E
- Nearest gate
- Galton Gate (~45 km north)
- Distance from Windhoek
- ~620 km (7 hr drive via Kamanjab)
- Accommodation types
- 2 (Bush Chalet, Deluxe Chalet); 20 chalets total, max 4 occupants per unit
- Signature feature
- Elevated chalets on a dolomite outcrop with panoramic Western Etosha views
- Check-in / check-out
- 14:00 / 10:00
- Camp facilities
- Restaurant, bar, pool, lounge (no fuel station)
Why stay at Dolomite Camp
Dolomite Camp is the premium accommodation in Western Etosha, the only camp inside Etosha National Park’s western concession area, and the most architecturally striking of all in-park camps. Twenty elevated chalets are built into a dolomite ridge with panoramic views over the Western Etosha plains — a landscape closed to general park traffic and accessible only via the camp. The Western concession’s exclusive access means lower vehicle density at game-drive waterholes than the rest of the park. Accommodation runs to two chalet types, both designed for two occupants but accommodating up to four. The camp’s elevated infinity pool and outcrop sundowner deck are signature features, and the absence of a fuel station underscores its destination-camp positioning.
Accommodation at Dolomite Camp
- Bush Chalet (2 beds, up to 4 occupants)
Bush Chalet (2 beds, up to 4 occupants)
standard elevated chalet, private deck, incl. breakfast
- Deluxe Chalet (2 people, king-size)
Deluxe Chalet (2 people, king-size)
upgraded layout with larger deck and private plunge pool, incl. breakfast
Dolomite Camp rates (2026–2027)
| Accommodation | Nov 2026 - Jun 2027 | Jul 2027 - Oct 2027 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Person Sharing | Single Rate | Per Person Sharing | Single Rate | ||
| Bush Chalet (2 Beds) | Incl. Dinner & Breakfast | NAD 3180 | NAD 3490 | NAD 4320 | NAD 4630 |
| Deluxe Chalet (2 People) | Incl. Dinner & Breakfast | NAD 3560 | NAD 3880 | NAD 5100 | NAD 5400 |
The Dolomite outcrop and Western concession
Dolomite Camp is built into a natural dolomite ridge, giving the chalets elevation over the surrounding Western Etosha landscape — mopane savannah, open plains, and seasonal waterholes. The Western concession that the camp serves is closed to general park traffic; only Dolomite guests and authorised vehicles access its road network and waterholes. This translates to materially lower vehicle counts at sightings than in the rest of Etosha National Park. The camp’s main public area sits atop the highest point of the ridge and includes a swimming pool, sundowner deck, and lounge.
Wildlife and waterholes near Dolomite Camp
Dolomite’s exclusive access opens Western concession waterholes unavailable to other guests:
- Dolomietpunt — in-concession; consistent black rhino and elephant
- Renostervlei — in-concession; named for rhino, regularly sighted
- Klippan — in-concession; large elephant aggregations in late dry season
- Olifantsrus waterhole — 45 km south; double-storey hide visit option
- Salvadora and Ozonjuitji m’Bari — accessible via day-drive east toward Okaukuejo
See the Etosha Waterholes Guide for the full inventory.
Activities at Dolomite Camp
- Guided morning game drive — 3 hours, 06:00 departure, NAD 650 per person
- Guided afternoon game drive — 3 hours, 14:30 departure, NAD 650 per person
- Guided sundowner / night drive — 2 hours, post-sunset, NAD 750 per person
- Exclusive concession night drives — guided after-dark drives on the private concession road network, available only to Dolomite Camp guests
- Self-drive routes — Western concession road network exclusive to camp guests
- Swimming pool, sundowner deck, lounge, restaurant, bar — on-camp amenities
Note: Dolomite has no fuel station. Refuel at Kamanjab before entering Galton Gate, or at Outjo via Anderson Gate.
What’s included with your stay
- ✓Accommodation in the chalet type booked
- ✓Dinner and breakfast
- ✓Use of the swimming pool, sundowner deck, and lounge
- ✓Exclusive access to the Western concession road network
- ✓Linen and electricity
Payable separately
- ✗Park entry fees: NAD 280 per foreign (non-SADC) adult per day (NAD 140 entrance + NAD 140 conservation, effective 1 April 2026 per MEFT); SADC adults NAD 180; Namibian adults NAD 60; vehicle ≤10 seats NAD 60 per day — payable at the gate
- ✗Lunch and dinner
- ✗Guided game-drive activities
- ✗Any conservancy or community levies
Compare Dolomite with the other Etosha National Park camps
| Camp | Setting | Signature feature | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okaukuejo Camp | Western Etosha, southern access | Floodlit waterhole — nightly rhino sightings | First-timers; book waterhole-view chalets 9–12 months ahead |
| Halali Camp | Central, mopane woodland | Moringa floodlit waterhole; smaller, quieter | Mid-park base splitting east/west itineraries |
| Namutoni Camp | Eastern Etosha, historic fort | 1906 German fort; adjacent to Fischer’s Pan wetland | Birding, leopard & cheetah viewing |
| Onkoshi Camp | North-eastern pan edge, eastern Etosha | 15 elevated chalets on the Etosha Pan rim; no through traffic | Couples and honeymooners; the most exclusive in-park camp |
| Dolomite Camp | Western concession | Elevated dolomite-outcrop chalets | Premium experience; exclusive western-zone access |
| Olifantsrus Camp | Western Etosha, 5 km from Galton Gate | Two-storey waterhole hide; camping only | Self-sufficient campers; dawn-to-dusk hide viewing |
Plan your Etosha visit
Dolomite Camp is the western premium endpoint. Pair it with Olifantsrus Camp for a Western Etosha focus, or combine with Okaukuejo Camp for a southern-western circuit through Anderson and Galton gates. Read the complete Etosha National Park guide or browse other Etosha National Park camps.
Enquire about Dolomite Camp
Send your dates and party size and we respond within one business day (Mon–Fri, 8:00–17:00 CAT) with availability and one clear recommendation.
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Compare your options
- Okaukuejo Camp – floodlit waterhole, best for first-timers
- Halali Camp – central base, Moringa waterhole
- Namutoni Camp – historic fort, eastern Etosha
- Onkoshi Camp – pan-edge setting, most exclusive
- Olifantsrus Camp – camping only, waterhole hide
- Lodges just outside the park
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