Opuwo
Shops, a petrol station and then out into the emptiness again. Opuwo lies in the middle of Kaokoland and is the starting point for routes towards Himba villages, the Kunene River and Epupa Falls.
Discover everything about this location.
Where the paved world slowly falls behind.
Opuwo lies in the middle of Kaokoland and is the capital of Kunene. The town has a number of shops, a petrol station, houses and a school. Practical before you drive further into the area.
But it is above all the people who give Opuwo its character. You will meet Herero here, among others, and nomadic Himba live in the surrounding area. From Opuwo you can visit several Himba villages and learn more about their way of life and culture.
After that Kaokoland awaits. Dry, rugged and little developed. An area where desert elephants and other wild animals have also adapted to the conditions.
Driving on here means heading further into the emptiness.
Opuwo is not only a destination, but also a starting point. From the town you can travel further north to the Kunene River and Epupa Falls. Both lie on the border with Angola.
Along the way the landscape changes, while facilities become increasingly scarce. That is exactly why Opuwo is a logical place to sort out supplies and fuel first.
A full tank. Enough supplies. After that Kaokoland lies ahead of you.
This is where a different part of Namibia begins.
- Visit several Himba villages from Opuwo.
- Learn more about the way of life and culture of the Himba.
- Use Opuwo as a starting point for Kaokoland.
- Look out for desert elephants and other wildlife in the dry surroundings.
- Travel on to the Kunene River.
- Include Epupa Falls on a route towards the border with Angola.
- Arrange supplies and fuel in Opuwo before driving on.
Self-drive trips in the region
Namibië Self Drive 14 Dagen - Lodge only
