Wilderness Namibia Kunene Landscape

Namibia

Kunene

Discover the otherworldly beauty of the desert’s desolation, and delve into the extraordinary lifestyle of the semi-nomadic Himba on a once-in-a-lifetime Kunene safari.


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Safari through remote and beautiful Kunene

Pure untamed wilderness awaits. Giraffe blend seamlessly into the desert sandscape. A brown hyena scavenges along the beach. Along the Kunene River, dunes tower a hundred metres up.  A world seemingly desolate. Yet full of life. With resilient, desert-adapted wildlife. The incredible semi-nomadic Himba people. And the life-giving river. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Kunene at a glance

Spend the day exploring the wild strip of land along Namibia’s north-west coast. If you’re lucky you may encounter the rare desert-adapted lion that roams this desolate region. From the air, adventure takes on a startling perspective. The Skeleton Coast encompasses sandy riverbeds, rugged mountains, and the wild Atlantic Ocean.

Key Facts

Kunene key facts

Skeleton Coast National Park in Namibia’s Kunene Region runs along the country’s north-west coastline for 500 km. The area is home to many fascinating desert-adapted species such as lion, elephant and giraffe. Explore this area from Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp or venture further north to Serra Cafema, one of our most remote Namibian camps, situated along the banks of the Kunene River.

GEOGRAPHIC SIZE

115,260km²

BIRD SPECIES

+/- 379

MAMMAL SPECIES

+/- 32

BEST TIME TO VISIT

All year round

WILDERNESS CAMPS

2

Habitats

Wildlife

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THINGS TO DO

Kunene experiences

At dusk, chase the sun, exploring the many landscapes and wildlife of the Kunene Region. Discover miles of unspoilt beaches on foot, by vehicle or high above, and soak in in the many colours, landscapes and sounds of the iconic wildlife. Then rest in the cool shelter of our two exclusive luxury safari camps. Here a glorious dip in the pool, and a feast of delicious cuisine and stories await.

MAP

Explore camps in the Kunene region

Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp is set in the rugged environment of the Hoanib River and has exclusive use of 24,000 hectares of the expansive Palmwag Concession. Serra Cafema is our most remote camp in Namibia. This luxurious lodge overlooks the spellbinding Kunene River, set among towering shade trees in the 300,000 hectare Marienfluss Conservancy, owned primarily by the Himba.

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