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On this safari we will head north into the Kaokoland area of Namibia where we will encounter the nomadic Himba tribe of the area. This safari really gets of the beaten track and many of the days are spent in remote areas, using dry river beds as roads. The facilities on this safari are often fairly basic, and it will only appeal to the more adventurous traveller.
Many of the places mentioned are so remote they will not be found on the average map or mentioned in a guide-book, so for the adventurous trail blazer this is an ideal safari.
| Day | Route/Activities |
| Day 1 | Your guide picks you up at your accommodation in Windhoek. We travel north through the vast Ovamboland to Ruacana. A small border town near Angola, it features the only hydroelectric scheme in Namibia. We overnight on the banks of the Kunene River. |
| Day 2 | Always in close proximity to the Kunene River, we explore our surroundings. Various Himba villages are our focus as we learn about and experience a culture that fastidiously clings to an ancient existence. |
| Day 3 | Travelling via Swartboois Drift, a mountainous area, we take lunch in Epembe, an area dense with Mopane trees. We camp near the well-known Epupa Falls, the largest in Namibia. |
| Day 4 | A leisurely day spent exploring the falls and their surroundings. Situated on the Kunene River, this very scenic area features towering Makalani palms and Himba villages dotting the countryside. |
| Day 5 | Our destination is the Marienfluss. Entry is through Van Zyl's Pass, an exhilarating drive that rewards travellers with unsurpassed views over the surroundings. We camp in the area. |
| Day 6 | We spend the day exploring the magnificent Marienfluss, an area famous for its rugged beauty. Acacia trees shelter us where we overnight against a backdrop of mountain ranges and open plains. |
| Day 7 | After a day spent marvelling at our surroundings we proceed to our next camp at Puros, an arid area with beautiful sand dunes and acacia trees which provide welcome refuge. |
| Day 8 | Proceeding to Sesfontein, we view an old German fort and visit local villages. Our destination are the pools at Ongongo, where we make our camp for the night. |
| Day 9 | We travel south to Damaraland, through the mountainous Khowarib area. We visit the natural oasis at Palmwag as we make our way to Aba-!Huab camp. This community-run camp is set on the banks of a dry river, and is periodically visited by desert elephant. |
| Day 10 | Early morning we view the wondrous Bushman art at Twyfelfontein and the amazing rock formations at the Organ Pipes. On our way home, we see the Petrified Forest, where ancient trees lie forever cast in solid stone. |
Note: The itinerary text was supplied by the tour operator.
| Vital Statistics | |
| Price | Depends on group size and requirements. |
| Group Size | 2 to 10 passengers. Groups are not mixed with other groups; if your group books this safari, your group alone travels. |
| Vehicle type | This operator tends to use specially equipped Land Rovers or Toyota Land Cruisers. If group size exceeds the capacity of one vehicle, they will use two vehicles. |
| Other Information | This operator is quite happy to customise itineraries extensively; let us know if you want to add or remove anything, and we'll see what we can come up with. |