Kaokoland & Kunene River Namibia 7 Days (All rates are listed in USD.)

You depart from the Palmwag area to Sesfontein and Opuwo over the Sesfontein Pass. The trail continues in a westerly direction and stops for a short visit at Kaoko Otavi. Encounter various Ovahimba families. Camp will be set up on the banks of the Hoarusib River.

• 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

Time and again one meets Ovahimba families and the guest will have the opportunity to explore an Ovahimba village as well as a traditional hut. You will learn about their customs and the way of life of this nomadic tribe. The Ovahimba gratefully accept sugar, confectionery, tobacco and other trinkets as gifts. Overnight in an open camp in the region of Orupembe, a large Ovahimba settlement.

• Hoarusib River

• Skeleton Coast
  Stretching from the Swakop River to southern Angola, Namibia’s Skeleton Coast is known as the ‘Land God Made in Anger’. Thousands of miles of sandy desert dotted with shipwrecks meet with the cold waters of the Atlantic, where ocean fog creeps over the shoreline. Somehow, an amazing array of wildlife and flora manages to survive in this harsh but beautiful environment. Animals living here include seabird colonies, Cape fur seals, zebras, gemsbok, desert-adapted elephants, lions, and many more. Surfing enthusiasts are drawn to the powerful crashing waves, and photographers flock from around the globe to snapshot the eerie shipwreck graveyards and breathtaking coastline.

• 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

We continue into the western part of Kaokoland into the Marienfluss and Hartmann Valley. Our destination today is the Kunene River area. Wild camping on full board in the valley or the banks of the Kunene River – all this in a relaxing atmosphere under lovely shady anatrees (Faidherbia albida) on the banks of the mighty Kunene River.

• Hoarusib River

• Marienfluss Valley
  The Marienfluss Valley is situated in the extreme north west of Namibia’s Kunene Region, run through by the beautiful Kunene River. The valley is best known for its mysterious ‘fairy circles’: rings in the sand between two and 20 metres across, rimmed by grass. The circles are believed to be created by termites, while a local Himba tale tells the story of a dragon blowing fiery bubbles from the earth. Explore the valley’s vast grasslands, stunning dunes in the west, and the rugged Otjihipa mountains in the east. Access to the Marienfluss Valley is with a 4×4 vehicle only.

• 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

Today guests are indulged with a guided 4×4 sightseeing tour, hike in the gorges and valleys of the Hartmann Valley and visit to an Ovahimba family in the vicinity of the camp. The Hartmann Valley is unique and offers the guests the opportunity to enjoy, in perfect solitude – nature at its purest.

• Hoarusib River

• Hartmann Valley
  Stunningly remote, the Hartmann Valley is a desolate yet entrancing moonscape of sand and rock. Located in the extreme northwest of Namibia, the region offers a profound sense of wilderness and unusual juxtaposition of habitats, as the Kunene River nurtures a band of lush vegetation amidst one of the driest deserts on earth, while sea mists creep in from the coast, and waves upon waves of dunes beckon to be slid down. The valley is home to the Himba, one of the last true nomads in Africa.

• Hartman Valley Wild Camping

Meals Included: Full Board
Activities Included: Guided 4×4 Sightseeing Tour, Hike in the Hartmann Valley and Visit to an Ovahimba Family
Accommodation: Hartman Valley Wild Camping (or similar)
Special Interests: None

Today we embark on our return journey to Palmwag. Via Orange Drum the journey takes us through the western Kaokoland to Orupembe. We traverse almost deserted contrasting landscapes, ranging from desert to the Kaokohighland.

• Purros
  Situated in the wild north western Kunene region in Namibia, the Purros area, also known as ‘Puros’, features arid semi-desert terrain characterised by a blend of undulating hills, wooded river valleys and vast plains covered in sparse savannah, dotted with acacia and tamarisk trees. This remote area is a 4X4 enthusiast’s dream, lying deep in the heart of the Kaokoland wilderness. It is home to an array of unique desert adapted wildlife such as elephant, lion, black rhino and giraffe. Visitors can stay overnight at several lodges and camps and enjoy numerous activities including: game drives, Himba cultural tours or guided tours of a local village.

• Puros Bush Lodge and Camp
  ​Puros Bush Lodge and Camp is situated on the banks of the Hoarusib River within the Puros Conservancy, Namibia. Accommodation options consist of perfectly appointed self-catering chalets with en-suite bathrooms and comfortable beds. Additional accommodation includes five private campsites under the shade of Camel Thorn trees with water points and barbecue facilities. The lodge offers private or communal barbecue areas, a lapa, a dining area, and a bar.

Meals Included: Full Board
Activities Included: None
Accommodation: Puros Bush Lodge and Camp (or similar)
Special Interests: None

After breakfast the journey continues in a southerly direction through the beautiful Hoarusib River Valley towards the Hoanib River. With a bit of luck the desert elephant can be sighted. Camping in one of the many branches of the Hoanib River. Small herds of elephant often stroll past the camp unhindered.

• Hoanib River
  Where Kaokoland meets the Skeleton Coast, in western Namibia, the 270-kilometre-long Hoanib River is one of the last water oases in the country, providing a haven for numerous animals. Home to 75% of Namibia’s endemic species, including the largest numbers of desert-adapted, free-roaming elephants, lions, and rhinos in the world, as well as zebra, kudu, and giraffe, this is a truly exceptional and awe-inspiring place. Visitors can enjoy taking a wonderful four-wheel-drive route, going on adventurous hiking trails, running down enormous sand dunes, or climbing massive, strangely shaped rock formations as well as several guided nature walks.

• 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

Break up camp and game drive in search for elephants. After a short stop-over at Sesfontein, a one-time Schutztruppen outpost which functions as a lodge nowadays, the journey takes us back to the Palmwag area, where you continue your own journey.