Do you have your itinerary already planned, but have a few days to spare? Do you want to combine your own lodge tour with a few days wild camping? Then look no further!
Starting and ending at Palmwag Lodge (or similar), you can leave your car here (safe parking) and enjoy a few days filled with incredible night skies, amazing scenery, camp fires and much more.
Due to the annual rains the routing for this safari can be changed as most of the dry rivers flood, and some roads become impossible. The following Itinerary is an indication of the route which will be followed, but will be subject to change without prior notice, depending on road and weather conditions.
Namibia
Located in southwestern Africa, Namibia boasts a well-developed infrastructure, some of the best tourist facilities in Africa, and an impressive list of breathtaking natural wonders. Visitors can explore the capital of Windhoek and discover the lovely coastal town of Swakopmund boasting remnants of the country’s German influence, reflected in the architecture, culture, cuisine and the annual Oktoberfest celebrations. To properly appreciate this extraordinary country, you will have to venture out of the cities to explore the remarkable natural landscapes Namibia has to offer. These include: the impressive Fish River Canyon; the vast Etosha National Park teeming with abundant wildlife, such as lions, desert-adapted elephants and the Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra; the hauntingly beautiful Kalahari Desert; and of course the Namib Desert stretching for over 2000 km along the magnificent Atlantic Coast. Namibia is an ideal destination for travellers seeking an unforgettable African experience in a uniquely beautiful untamed wilderness.
Palmwag / Kaokoveld
Daily Departure from January to December in 2026
Regular Departure
USD$ 3,000.00 / per person
Private Departure
USD$ 4,350.00 / with 2 participants
USD$ 3,450.00 / with 3 participants
*The price is same for adults and children
*No charge for under 24 months (ID verification)
*For more question, please contact us via email: info@qualitour.ca to get more info
Day 1: Palmwag – Hoarusib Dry River
Day 2: Hoarusib Dry River – Kaokoveld
Day 3: Kaokoveld – Kunene
Day 4: Kunene – Kaokoveld
Day 5: Kaokoveld
Early morning breakfast and departure from a lodge in the Damaraland area (Palmwag Lodge or similar). Head in a northerly direction passing Anabib en route to Kaoko Otavi, an old Dorsland trek settlement, to the southwest of Opuwo. Encounter with the nomadic Ovahimba tribe. After a brief stop in Kaoko Otavi, the safari continues in a westerly direction via smaller Ovahimba settlements and villages. Camp for the night is erected in the picturesque Hoarusib River Valley, a dry riverbed coursing through this barren land of the Ovahimbas.
Hoarusib River
Namibia Tracks & Trails Mobile Safari
Namibia’s spectacular scenic beauty and diverse flora and fauna can only be truly appreciated on an adventurous camping safari into the remote and isolated regions far off the normal tourist route. Daylight hours are filled with exploring the surrounds and the nights are spent under a blanket of stars with the unique sound of the African bush for company.
Meals Included: Full Board
Activities Included: None
Accommodation: Namibia Tracks & Trails Mobile Safari (or similar)
Special Interests: None
From here the trail follows the ancient riverbed in a northerly direction into the centre of Kaokoland. Various encounters with local Ovahimba herdsmen and their families en route. The trail leads over beautiful mountain ranges and densely vegetated riverbeds on its way towards the Kunene River. Another night of wild camping in nature in this untouched barren piece of the beautiful northwestern Kaokoland.
Kaokoveld
Straddling the Angola/Namibia border, the Kaokoveld is a dry, mountainous and relatively undeveloped region that takes in the harsh beauty of Namibia’s Skeleton Coast and the copper sands of the northern Namib Desert. The area is inhabited by three main ethnic groups – the Damara, Herero and Himba people – each with their own unique customs, traditions and rituals. The coastal Kaokoveld Desert stretches over 45000 square kilometres and is home to the renowned prehistoric welwitschia plant. Visitors can find a diverse variety of wildlife in the desert including: giraffes, desert-adapted elephants, black rhino, an array of endemic reptiles and many different bird species.
Namibia Tracks & Trails Mobile Safari
All our safaris are offered on a non-participating basis with the entire camping equipment supplied by us. Standard equipment includes: comfortable dome tents, sleeping rolls with comfortable mattress, proper duvets, cushion, towels and linen, camping fold up beds, electric tent lantern and bedside table, solar bucket showers (1x for every 4 guests) as well as long-drop bush toilets (1x for every 4 guests).
Meals Included: Full Board
Activities Included: None
Accommodation: Namibia Tracks & Trails Mobile Safari (or similar)
Special Interests: None
Today the safari reaches its prize destination, the Epupa Falls on the mighty Kunene River, which forms the border between Namibia and Angola. Enough time is spent to explore the majestic falls on an adventurous walk along the falls followed by a welcoming swim in one of the upper rapids of the falls.
Epupa Falls
Epupa Falls lies in Namibia’s remote far north, on the Kunene River close to the Angolan border, where desert landscapes give way to a surprising ribbon of water and life. Here, a series of wide, tumbling cascades cut through rugged rock, creating pockets of mist, cool shade and clusters of ancient baobabs. The atmosphere is tranquil yet powerful, with the low thunder of the falls echoing across an otherwise arid valley. Travellers can enjoy gentle walks along the river, meet Himba communities who have long called this region home, or watch the shifting colours of the cliffs at sunset. It’s a place of raw beauty and quiet contrasts, ideal for those seeking nature in its most elemental form.
Namibia Tracks & Trails Mobile Safari
Three wholesome meals are served daily at table. Breakfast is “full English” style. Lunch consists of cold meats, cheese, salads, pickles, fresh vegetables and fruit. Dinner is a tasty warm meal cooked on open fire. At dinner, wine and beer are included.
Meals Included: Full Board
Activities Included: None
Accommodation: Namibia Tracks & Trails Mobile Safari (or similar)
Special Interests: None
Pack up camp and head back south into central Kaokoland past the village of Okangwati, a village and major trading station of the Ovahimba and Ovaherero people living in this area. Short refuelling stop at the town of Opuwo before continuing further south into the Otjomatemba area, a tranquil and very scenic part of southern Kaokoland.
Kaokoveld
Straddling the Angola/Namibia border, the Kaokoveld is a dry, mountainous and relatively undeveloped region that takes in the harsh beauty of Namibia’s Skeleton Coast and the copper sands of the northern Namib Desert. The area is inhabited by three main ethnic groups – the Damara, Herero and Himba people – each with their own unique customs, traditions and rituals. The coastal Kaokoveld Desert stretches over 45000 square kilometres and is home to the renowned prehistoric welwitschia plant. Visitors can find a diverse variety of wildlife in the desert including: giraffes, desert-adapted elephants, black rhino, an array of endemic reptiles and many different bird species.
Namibia Tracks & Trails Mobile Safari
Namibia’s spectacular scenic beauty and diverse flora and fauna can only be truly appreciated on an adventurous camping safari into the remote and isolated regions far off the normal tourist route. Daylight hours are filled with exploring the surrounds and the nights are spent under a blanket of stars with the unique sound of the African bush for company.
Meals Included: Full Board
Activities Included: None
Accommodation: Namibia Tracks & Trails Mobile Safari (or similar)
Special Interests: None
The journey continues towards Sesfontein with a short visit to the former colonial German fort – Fort Sesfontein. We will have a picnic lunch en route with a brief visit and swim at the Ongongo waterfall in the Warmquelle area. Late afternoon arrival at the lodge in time to settle down for a relaxing sundowner, on own account, or onwards travel to your next destination.
