Kaokoland

It is not included in most tourist itineraries, but that is a large part of its appeal. With its stunning landscapes, desert elephant population and cultural experiences with the iconic Himba people, Kaokoland (Kunene Region) tours have a lot to offer.

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Wide open spaces across rugged terrain, with beautiful waterfalls at Epupa and Ruacana along the Kunene River. The Ruacana Falls count amongst the largest found in Africa and the Epupa Falls are probably one of the most beautiful. This alone could justify visiting the Kaokoland. Further inland, the Kaokoland is home to a variety flora and fauna despite the harsh environment found here. Scattered across the valleys and dry riverbeds are desert elephants which can sometimes walk up to 200 km to find water. Both they and black rhinos are free roaming and can be tracked and viewed in various parts of the region, as can the elusive desert lions. Easier and more frequent wildlife sightings found here are zebra, springbok, oryx and giraffe. To say their numbers in the Kaokoland are bountiful would be a lie, the region is sparsely populated and the main appeal here is the fantastic landscapes. But wildlife can be found in the Kaokoland, you just need to know where to look.