Namibia

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.

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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.

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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

Namibia
Namibië Self Drive 14 Dagen - Lodge only
14
days
from
1240
1240
p.p.
Red sand dunes stretching as far as the eye can see. Rugged rock formations rising from the desert. And elephants gathering to drink at a waterhole in Etosha. On this self-drive journey, you discover just how varied Namibia can be. You travel along endless gravel roads in your 4x4, explore rugged Damaraland and spend three days on self-drive safaris. And after a day of adventure? A comfortable bed awaits at your lodge or B&B. It's a chance to experience Namibia up close, without having to camp.
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Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls self drive
19
days
from
1990
1990
p.p.
The sun rises over the dunes of Sossusvlei. An elephant appears at a waterhole in Etosha. And further along, the lush landscapes of the Okavango and Chobe await. Over these nineteen days, you travel through three countries, with the freedom to make your own choices along the way. You camp in remarkable places, swap gravel roads for 4x4 tracks and finish with two nights at Victoria Falls. The final stretch? You can leave the driving to someone else.
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Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Windhoek - Victoria Falls self-drive
19
days
from
1990
1990
p.p.
A lion beside the track. An elephant slowly crossing your path. And at night, the sounds of the bush, right beside your rooftop tent. On this self-drive journey, you travel from Namibia's desert landscapes to Botswana's national parks, where the adventure takes on a new dimension. For four days, you venture deep into the wilderness, tackling rugged sandy tracks and staying at unfenced campsites. Your journey ends at Victoria Falls. You return your 4x4 in Kasane and leave the final stretch to someone else.
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