The Uniab River
Rivers of Namibia
The Uniab, an ephemeral river, is perhaps best-known as desert-adapted elephant country. Black rhino, giraffe, Hartmann's mountain zebra, oryx, springbok and kudu, also visit the Uniab riverbed. There is also a large predator presence in and around the river, including lion, cheetah, leopard, brown and spotted hyena. Birdlife is prolific, with most of Namibia's endemics present.
Rhino tracking is a specialty of Desert Rhino Camp, a mobile camp run in conjunction with the 'Save the Rhino Trust'. This exciting and popular activity starts early in the morning, and generally you will be driven to within 1km of the rhino, before approaching on foot, close enough to get a great view, but not so close as to disturb the animals.
Another way to view the Uniab River is from the air on a the Skeleton Coast (Uniab River Flight).
Epupa Falls Lodge A luxury 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
Kunene River Lodge
An excellent lodge in a remote location on the banks of the Kunene River, for those interesting in 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 pver Kaokoland -a real desert oasis
