The kaokoland skeleton coast safari trail includes accommodation as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. Note that maps may not appear on the webpage in their full size and resolution. Today it remains the most untouched and remote part of the country, much of it still only accessible by 4x4 on hardcore tracks. Namibia botswana caprivi strip 50 caprivi strip angola otjihende steirandberge kaokaland 20. Kaokoland, also called kaokoveld, geographic region, northwestern namibia. Over several decades, we have curated hundreds of pages of information about where to stay and what to do. This area which also falls within the kunene region, is an area of desert, rugged mountain ranges, ephemeral rivers, the perennial kunene river, epupa falls and home to. This arid and desolated area requires traveller to be fully selfsufficient regarding spare tyres, water and fuel and travel on some roads in 4x4 vehicle only. Kaokoland namibia lies in a region bordering the skeleton coast park namibia, kunene river that flows on the north and damaraland namibia to the south. Kaokoland africas last wilderness tours to kaokoland kaokoland comprises northwestern part of the country and covers more than 70 000 sq. This map features fascinating experiences plus recommended accommodation.
Established during the apartheid era, it was intended to be a selfgoverning homeland of the ovahimba, but an actual government was never established. Popular kaokoland categories kaokoland luxury lodges. Minerals of the kaokoveld district kunene region, namibia article pdf available in mineralogical record 445. Use this map type to plan a road trip and to get driving directions in namibia. This is a varied, vast and incredibly silent landshape, home of the ovahimba people and an array of wildlife. Minerals of the kaokoveld district kunene region, namibia. The kaokoveld is a photographers dreamscape of wideopen vistas, lonely desert roads and hardly another person around to ruin your shot. Kaokoland lies in the nw corner of namibia s kunene region. Namibia has anything to suit your needs from pensions, hotels and amazing lodges. This map should not be used for lifting coordinates by measuring from the grid lines, as the large scale and type of projection does not permit accuracy sufficient for road navigation. The kaokoveld is part of the kunene region in the far northwest of namibia.
This area which also falls within the kunene region, is an area of desert, rugged mountain ranges, ephemeral rivers, the perennial kunene river, epupa falls and home to the himba people. Considered to be one of the last wild frontiers in the world, the kaokoland is incredibly beautiful and the expanse of space including damaraland, you find yourself in is vast and untamed. Namibia political 1990 168k and pdf format 174k namibia shaded relief 1990 332k and pdf format 343k. Discover kunene river lodge one of the countrys most famous adventure. In 1884, kaokoland became part of german south west africa, and namibian herero changed much of their. The lifegiving kunene river has many waterfalls and rapids of which the most spectacular are the ruacana falls and epupa falls. Extending south from the kunene river across a sparsely populated and harsh environment down to the hoanib river, the area is home to the seminomadic himba people. Kaokoland lies in the nw corner of namibias kunene region. Kaokoland forum, travel discussion for kaokoland, namibia. The hotel is also within easy reach of kaoko otavi, epupa. The road initial is fine till about 12h00 then we proceed on very serious offroad track between okongwati via etengwato otjitanda. There is scattered wildlife around, including desert elephants, but this is not really a wildlife viewing destination as densities are very low. Pdf minerals of the kaokoveld district kunene region, namibia. Kaokoland is an area in the nw corner of namibias kunene region.
Today it remains the most untouched and remote part of the country, much of it still only accessible by 4x4 on hardcore tracks not for the fainthearted. Our friendly, experienced and knowledgeable staff can recommend a range of options for making your trip a success. Damaraland is one of the most scenic regions in namibia, with stunning landscapes ranging from expansive sand dunes to soaring mountain peeks, ancient valleys, boulder strewn floodplains and curious rock formations. Download free namibia mapsfree map downloadsfree world country map downloads. To save the maps to your computer, rightclick on the link. Kunene river lodge campsite discover africa safaris. Map of skeleton coast and kaokoland map of swakopmund and walvis bay. Vegetation data collected in the northern parts of burkina faso and in kaokoland nw namibia was analysed in order to evaluate the floristic affinities and differences between both regions and to. Kaokoveld accommodation, activities and places of interest. Vast landscapes, wildlife and historic culture abound in this wild, remote part of africa where the kunene river forms a natural boundary between namibia and angola. The local people in kaokoland are mainly herero and himba.
The area is the ancestral home of the proud himba people and a visit to a tribal village is highly recommended. Pdf plant species diversity in the kaokoveld, namibia. Here there are prehistoric water courses with open plains and grassland, massive granite koppies and deep gorges. Within kaokoland we traditional leaders rule and care for our people and land in our areas according to our ancestral governance structure. The desert scenery is breathtaking and inhospitable at the same time. On the road again into kaokoland namibia safari and. The marienfluss conservancy is a wide and long valley covered in soft wavering grass for most of the year, set between high, stark mountain ranges. Location map showing the location of the kaokoveld mines. Kaokoland was an administrative unit and a bantustan in northern south west africa now namibia. A vast repository of desert mountains, this is one of the least developed regions of the country, and arguably namibia at its most primeval.
Kaokoland, discovering the secrets of namibia tracks4africa. Map of kaokoland and skeleton coast national park, namibia. Based on remote sensing methods and expeditions, a map of the distribution area of fairy circles in kaokoland nw namibia was drawn up. The cardboard box travel shop is your definitive and objective guide to travel across namibia and botswana. To zoom out, to see more, click the minus sign at the bottom of the bar on the left.
This is a stark and remote land of rocky, rugged desert, flattopped mountains and redbrown lava landscapes. We will only be able to ship this product once the south african lockdown period has been lifted. Like other homelands in south west africa, the kaokoland bantustan was abolished in may 1989, at the beginning of the transition of namibia towards. At the same time it is an ordinary road map with all the essential information of the official namibia road map by prof.
Kaokoland map kaokoland travel guide all kaokoland hotels. Doctor of philosophy natural resources and environment in the university of michigan. Kaokoland has a lot to offer in terms of natural beauty. Our new travel planner brings all of this together, allowing you to. It is one of the wildest and less populated areas in namibia, with a population density of one person every 2 km. The kaokoveld is bordered by the kunene river in the north, the atlantic ocean in the west and the central north region in the east and the damaraland. Detailed map of kaokoland showing the location of all major lodges, tented camps, attractions, campsites, rivers. By browsing through this site you agree to our use of cookies. The kaokoland is situated in the top lefthand corner of namibia and is a barren mountain desert region that is alluring, yet utterly inhospitable, to all but the local population and extremely wellprepared travellers. Sexually transmitted diseases among pastoralists in.
Visit rock formations such as the organ pipes, burnt mountain and the. Like other homelands in south west africa, the kaokoland bantustan was abolished in may 1989, at. The kaokoland skeleton coast safari trail by desert. This region lies in the extreme northwestern corner of namibia and is bordered in the north by the kunene continue reading about travelling kaokoland. Discuss kaokoland travel with tripadvisor travelers. Kaokoland was an administrative unit and a bantustan in northern south west africa now. We offer the most comprehensive travel service available in namibia. It has gps coordinates, accommodation options and petrol points. Included are also extensive route and travel ideas, as well as general information on kaokoland. Map of kaokoland and skeleton coast park area back to the main page of. Accommodation in kaokoland, namibia my guide namibia. Kaokoland mining and exploration company, the christoff mine. Kaokoland is bordered by angola and the kunene river to the north, the owambo geographic region to the east, the hoanib river to the south, and the atlantic ocean to the west. Namibia as a developing country that is extremely service orientated.
With the safari tour the kaokoland skeleton coast safari trail, you have a day tour package taking you through windhoek, namibia and 4 other destinations in namibia. Sexually transmitted diseases among pastoralists in kaokoland, namibia. View, select, enquire and book travel services from an online interactive map of namibia and botswana. Luxury damaraland and kaokoland holidays africa travel. Download free namibia maps free map downloadsfree world country map downloads. Parts of the scenic kaokoveld are very secluded, pervaded by mountain ranges and dry river beds.
On every map or schoolbooks about namibia one can see our kaokolands borders being acknowledged. Damaraland is one of the most scenic areas in namibia, a huge, untamed, ruggedly beautiful region that offers the more traveller a more adventurous challenge. Shell map of kaokoland, kunene region, namibia map data scale ca. It is available from gondwana free of charge, or as pdf download. Many parts of namibia are blessed with spectacular scenery, none more so than the northwest regions of damaraland and kaokoland. The official badge of the koevoet unit during the early 80s was the map of swa namibia inside a circle on the sa police badge star, with a casspir moving from left to right over the map of swa namibia. Kaokoland vacation packages flights to kaokoland restaurants near kaokoland things to do in kaokoland kaokoland travel forum kaokoland photos kaokoland map kaokoland travel guide all kaokoland hotels. Find local businesses and nearby restaurants, see local traffic and road conditions. Detailed map of kaokoland showing the location of all major lodges, tented camps, attractions, campsites, rivers and roads. It is inhabited by the bantuspeaking herero, ovahimba, and ovatjimba nomadic pastoralists. This badge was never worn on any uniform, but was produced on tshirts and beer mugs, etc.
Kaokoland is a beautifully remote and wild area that deserves respect. The fairy circles of kaokoland northwest namibia origin. Kaokoland is an area in the nw corner of namibia s kunene region. The permanent waters of the kunene river, which also forms namibias border with angola, provide a beautiful oasis and adventure activities. Discover kunene river lodge one of the countrys most famous adventure centres, where adrenalin goes. This 190 page fullcolour guide to the kaokoland is the most.
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