Epupa and Ovahimba Safari

Day 1: Hoarusib River Valley

• Departing Palmwag Lodge after an early morning breakfast we head north towards the Hoarusib River valley.
• We pass Herero villages at Anabib stopping at a few en route to Kaoko Otavi, we also visit an old Dorsland trek settlement.
• Carrying on now in a westerly direction we pass numerous Ovahimba settlements and villages.
• On arriving in the picturesque Hoarusib river valley we set up camp far away for anyone else.
• The Hoarusib River, a dry riverbed coursing through this barren land of the Ovahimbas.
• Meals: All Meals
• Accommodation: Wild Camping

Day 2: North Western Kaokoland

• Breakfast, we pack up camp and follow the ancient river bed in a northerly direction into the centre of Kaokoland.
• We again pass Ovahimba herdsmen and their families en route, fantastic photo opportunities.
• We pass over beautiful mountain ranges, valleys and densely vegetated river beds.
• We set up camp in the remote, wild and beautiful northwestern Kaokoland.
• Meals: All Meals
• Accommodation: Wild Camping

Day 3: Kunene River

• Epupa Falls on the mighty Kunene River is our destination today.
• The Kunene River forms the border between Namibia and Angola.
• On arrival at Epupa Falls, we explore the majestic falls on an adventurous walk along the falls followed by a welcoming swim in one of the upper rapids.
• We camp on the banks of the Kunene River.
• Meals: All Meals
• Accommodation: Camping

Day 4: Otjomatemba

• Packing up we head in a southerly direction the village of Okangwati into the central Kaokoland.
• The Otjomatemba area, a tranquil and very scenic part of southern Kaokoland.
• Meals: All Meals
• Accommodation: Camping

Day 5: Epupa and Ovahimba Safari Ends

• A short visit to the former colonial German fort - Fort Sesfontein.
• Picnic lunch en route with brief visit and swim at the Ongongo waterfall in the Warmquelle area.
• Late afternoon arrival at the Lodge in time to settle down for a relaxing sundowner.
• Meals: Breakfast