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| At The End Of The World by
Jana von Hase |
| Travel News Namibia - October/November
2007 |
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Boulders
Safari Camp
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On
arrival at Wolwedans in the NamibRand Nature Reserve
you already feel you’ve left civilisation
behind. A warm welcome by a friendly local guide
with a glass of refreshing iced tea will wipe
out any further responsibilities you might still
be carrying around with you.
A game-viewing Land Rover is waiting to take you
to the latest addition of the Wolwedans portfolio,
Boulders Safari Camp. Taking in the fresh breeze
in the open vehicle and finding yourself immersed
in the vast and ethereal desert vistas, you know
it’s time to relax and let the journey be
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Crossing over striking red dune belts and vast grassy
plains set off by the contours of distant mountain ranges
and populated by large herds of springbok, gemsbok and
flocks of ostrich, it’s easy to believe you’re
approaching the end of the world. As the scenic two-hour
transfer continues, the terrain changes to a more rocky
landscape, dominated by scatterings of huge granite
boulders. The mystery of Boulders Safari Camp deepens
as you find yourself scanning the horizon for pointed
safari tents. And all of a sudden, quite unexpectedly
around the next bend, it comes into view: a small collection
of wood-and-canvas structures spread out along the foot
of an impressive granite mountain.
Another warm welcome by the resident team and a look
around the main structures make it evident that everything
at Boulders Safari Camp has been designed to provide
guests with a uniquely classic safari experience. The
tented structures exude providence and old-world charm.
Exquisitely equipped with both custom-made and antique
furniture, complemented by timeless paraphernalia such
as brass telescopes and a gramophone, the tents make
for a sophisticated desert refuge that will leave you
feeling far from stranded.
It has been a central concern of Wolwedans proprietor
Stephan Brückner to ensure that Boulders Safari
Camp reiterates the theme that has been honed to perfection
in the creation of Wolwedans Dunes Lodge, Wolwedans
Dune Camp and Wolwedans Private Camp, namely a commitment
to provide guests with a stylish safari experience while
minimising the environmental impact on the fragile desert
habitat.
Built on stilts like all other structures at Wolwedans,
the spacious tented rooms have been furnished to reflect
elegance and comfort. Opening up the canvas blinds during
the day allows for the best in nature and civilisation
to fuse. The bathrooms also have a generous design and
luxurious fittings, with windows opening up to a most
enchanting view while you brush your teeth in the mornings.
The camp sleeps a maximum of eight guests in four rooms
and lends itself to being booked for guided groups.
One of the rooms has two queen-size beds to accommodate
singles or families. The camp also offers accommodation
for a pilot or guide in a separate tented unit.
Meals are served in the main tent, or on windless nights,
on the deck in the open air, enhancing the personalised
atmosphere with the chef’s superb take on bush
cuisine. The stylish and cozy lounge is the perfect
place to relax with a glass of vintage wine –
sampled from a select wine list – and reminisce
about the day’s adventures.
To complete the classic safari feeling, there is a fireplace
not far from the main tent where the chef prepares a
rustic but stylish barbecue under the stars. The 360-degree
view from the sundowner spot on top of a massive granite
boulder is pure grandeur and will remain etched in your
mind forever.
Boulders Safari Camp is located in the deep south of
the NamibRand Nature Reserve, about 45 km away from
Wolwedans, surrounded by 45 000 ha of pristine wilderness.
It is clear that a safari camp so far off the beaten
track can only allow for a very privileged encounter
with nature. Your guide will soon let you in on the
fact that the area has a rich anthropological history.
Activities at Boulders Safari Camp include nature walks
and scenic drives into the immediate surroundings, revealing
some of the many artifacts that bear testimony to the
valley being an ancient hunting territory of the San
people. It is possible to do some walking on your own,
but this is limited to the plains south of the camp.
Leaving Boulders Safari Camp feels like having to give
up your personal sanctuary in the desert. This camp
has much to offer to those who like to enjoy solitude
in style while marveling at a landscape that is as real
as it is transcendental. It is a unique destination
in the middle of an ancient desert, a place to be and
unwind while enjoying a truly classic safari experience.
To make the most of your stay at Wolwedans, it is recommended
you stay a night at one of our camps or lodge in the
dunes before heading to the more rocky terrain of Boulders
Safari Camp.
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