Namibia

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.

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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.

View trips from the region

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

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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