Kaokoland
Desert, mountains and the Kunene River shape the landscape. Kaokoland lies in remote northwestern Namibia, with rough terrain, wide spaces and few people around.
Discover everything about this location.
Out here, the landscape gets rougher and quieter.
Kaokoland, also known as the Kunene Region, is a remote and sparsely populated area in northwestern Namibia.
The landscape shifts between desert, mountains and the Kunene River. The river marks the border with Angola.
Its remote setting gives Kaokoland a different feel from places such as Etosha or the dunes around Sossusvlei. Here, the route is defined by space, quiet and travelling farther from the better-known stops.
Desert, mountains and a river on the border.
Kaokoland is shaped by rugged terrain where desert and mountains meet. In the north, the Kunene River marks the border with Angola.
The region is sparsely populated and remote. That gives the landscape a quiet, open character, with plenty of space between the places you pass along the way.
The Himba are part of this region.
Kaokoland is home to the Himba people. This indigenous group is known for its culture, distinctive clothing and traditional way of life.
That gives Kaokoland a strong cultural identity alongside its rugged landscapes.
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Kaokoland
- Kaokoland lies in northwestern Namibia.
- The region is also known as the Kunene Region.
- The area is remote and sparsely populated.
- Its landscape includes desert, mountains and the Kunene River.
- The Kunene River marks the border with Angola.
- Kaokoland is home to the Himba people.
- The Himba are known for their culture, distinctive clothing and traditional way of life.
- The region offers opportunities for off-road travel.
- Kaokoland is quieter and more remote than tourist destinations such as Etosha and the dunes around Sossusvlei.
Self-drive trips in the region
Namibië Self Drive 14 Dagen - Lodge only
