Day 6: Mowani Mountain CampThe Swahili word M’wane means “Place of God”. Mowani Mountain Camp lies in an area of astounding beauty in the heart of Damaraland between the Ugab and Huab rivers. Discreetly built high up amongst massive red granite boulders the lodge provides unsurpassed views over the vast unspoilt wilderness with magnificent desert scenery, a unique variety of desert flora and fauna and fascinating geological formations and archaeological sites.
Mowani’s main complex, which consists of a cluster of six thatched dome shaped structures, is very unusual as the style of architecture echos the shape of the surrounding boulders. Day 6: Continued...The sides of the bar, lounge and dining areas have been left open thus giving the complex a cool feel even on the hottest day. Accommodation is in twelve luxury East Africa-style safari tents built on raised wooden platforms hidden away amongst the boulders. A canvas-covered veranda at the entrance of the tent enables guest to enjoy views of the rugged landscape. Bathroom facilities consist of a shower, washbasin and toilet.. Some of the tents have outside showers and the honeymoon tent has a magnificent outdoor bathroom which has been built around boulders, the view from the bath must rate as one of the best in Africa. The tents and public areas are all tastefully furnished with a mixture of carvings and artefacts from neighbouring African countries. Tucked away in a quiet corner amongst giant boulders and rocks, the plunge pool with its wooden deck provides a welcome respite on hot days.
In the evening sundowners are taken at an enormous flat boulder with a rocky overhang that serves as a bar. From here there is a spectacular view of the Aba-Huab Valley and distant mountains, which provides an awesome setting for truly memorable sunsets. After an excellent three-course dinner, guests can enjoy the stillness of the night under a blanket of stars in front of an open fire. Mowani is ideally situated for guests to visit Twfelfontein, with its wealth of rock art, The Burnt Mountain and the Organ Pipes.
A popular optional excursion is an early morning guided nature drive to search for the desert elephants that may be found in either the Huab or Aba-Huab valleys. It is impossible to leave Mowani without having experienced a sense of peace and a feeling of true tranquillity. Day 6: Continued...There is a large lapa with a high thatched roof and cool slate floors which houses the bar, spacious dining area and lounge with a panoramic view onto a waterhole. The lodge also has an attractive pool and a small chapel on the property. During the day game drives are taken into Etosha National Park where a huge variety of game may be viewed around the water holes. Activities on the Reserve include nature walks with a professional guide as well as dusk and night game drives, which gives guests an opportunity to view the shy and more elusive nocturnal species. | 
