Kaokoland & Kunene Safari

Day 1: Hoarusib River

• Departing from Palmwag Lodge to Sesfontein and Opuwo over the Sesfontein Pass.
• The trail continues in a westerly direction and stops for a short visit at Kaoko Otavi.
• Encounter various Ovahimba families.
• Camping on the banks of the Hoarusib River.
• Meals: Dinner
• Accommodation: Wild Camping

Day 2: Orupembe

• Time and again one meets Ovahimba families, and the guest will have, if not today, the opportunity to explore an Ovahimba village as well as a traditional hut.
• The guest learns about the customs and way of life of this nomadic tribe.
• The Ovahimba gratefully accept sugar, confectionery, tobacco and other trinkets as gifts.
• Overnight open camp in the region of Orupembe, a large Ovahimba settlement.
• Meals: All meals
• Accommodation: Camping

Day 3: Kunene River

• We continue into the western part of Kaokoland into the Marienfluss and Hartmann Valley.
• Our destination today is the Kunene river area.
• Tonight we wild-camp on the banks of the Kunene River under the shade of anatrees.
• Meals: All meals
• Accommodation: Wild Camping

Day 4: Kunene River

• Today we explore the area, including a visit to an Ovahimba family, 4x4 sightseeing tour and short hikes in and around the gorges and valleys of the Hartmann Valley
• The Hartmann Valley is unique with desert landscapes, a mighty river and mountains and valleys.
• Meals: All meals
• Accommodation: Wild Camping

Day 5: Orupembe

• Today we say "Adieu Camp Cafema" and embark on our return journey to Palmwag.
• Via Rooidrom the journey takes us through the western Kaokoland to Orupembe.
• We traverse almost deserted contrasting landscapes, ranging from desert to the Kaokohighland.
• Camping on the public campsite at Purros.
• Meals: All Meals
• Accommodation: Communal Camping

Day 6: Hoanib River

• After breakfast, the journey continues in a southerly direction through the beautiful Hoarusib River Valley towards the Hoanib River.
• With a bit of luck, the desert elephant can be sighted. Camping in one of the many branches of the Hoanib River.
• Small herds of elephant often stroll past the camp unhindered.
• Meals: All Meals
• Accommodation: Wild Camping

Day 7: Palmwag Lodge, Safari Ends

• Break up camp and game drive in search of elephants.
• After a short sojourn at Sesfontein, a one-time Schutztruppen outpost which functions as a lodge nowadays, the journey takes us back to Palmwag Lodge.
• End of Tour.
• Meals: Breakfast