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Located in the far north-west, Kaokoland (also called Kaokoveld) is one of the relatively untouched regions in Namibia. T he Kaokoveld, is roughly divided in two by the Hoanib River. The north is known as Kaokoland and the south as Damaraland. Although these administrative divisions fell away after Namibian independence the colloquial demarcations have persisted.
The almost inaccessible area south of the Kunene river, is home to the Himba ethnic group, who have kept their ethnic individuality and culture in the seclusion of Kaokoland.
The Kunene is a perennial river that rises in the highlands of Angola and carves its way along the Namibian border through wild and arid mountains before reaching the Atlantic. The rivercourse is an astonishing contrast of sub-tropical growth amid the rocky outcrops and treeless plains of Kaokoland.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Impossibly wild and rugged landscapes with endless plains and rocky mountains
- Himba pastoralists co-existing with their livestock and the tough-as-nails wildlife
- Rare birds and sub-tropical riverine habitats
- Off-road adventure
- Rustic camps and luxurious lodges
Travelling through this region should only be done in the company of an experienced guide and in off-road vehicles. Routes are hardly signposted, corrugated and extremely stony or sandy. There are no service facilities or accommodation in Kaokoland. You must camp in the wild. |
