Green Cotton
Plants of Namibia
Green cotton (Gossypium anomalum) bears a beautiful pink to purple flower characterized by the dark centre and wide branch growth of the flower-head. The dark green leaves are often divided into 3 to 4 lobes. The capsule, which splits at the tip into 3 to 5 parts when mature, which exposes the seeds that are covered in cotton wool.
Green cotton are found mainly in north-western Namibia and Angola and the Himba tribe pound the root and use it to curdle milk. This plant grows in rocky habitats as well as the river banks of dry rivers. There are 3 species of cotton in Namibia.
Epupa Falls Lodge A tented camp on the banks of the Kunene River close to Epupa Falls and Himba settlements
Fort Sesfontein
On the border between Kaokoland and Damaraland this fort was built at the same time as the fort of Namutoni in Etosha
Kapika Waterfall Lodge
On a hill above the Kunene river, the lodge has tremendous views of the surrounding area and looks towards the Epupa Falls
Kunene River Lodge
An excellent lodge in a remote location on the banks of the Kunene River, for those interesting in birding, relaxing or river rafting this lodge is an absolute must
Ohakane Lodge
One of the oldest lodges in the Kaokoland area, from here guest can visit Himba villages and other areas of interest in Kaokoland
Okahirongo Elephant Lodge
Near the tiny settlement of Puros, this luxury lodge offers you the ability to search for the desert adapted elephants
Okahirongo River Camp
On a hillside overlooking the Kunene River this small intimate camp offers accommodation for a maximum of 14 people.
Opuwo Country Lodge
This is one of the newer lodges in Opuwo - it has beautiful views over Kaokoland -a real desert oasis
