Namibia botswana caprivi strip 50 caprivi strip angola otjihende steirandberge kaokaland 20. Situated directly on the banks of the kunene river, it is only 100 km from the epupa falls and 50 km from the ruacana falls. Getting ready to set off on a gentle cruise down the kunene river with guide, ernest chuma. Welldeveloped oxidation zone with secondary copper minerals world famous for dioptase specimens. The government of namibia has long intended to build a huge hydroelectric scheme on the kunene. It is one of the few perennial rivers in the region. It is 50kms west of the ruacana falls and 100km east of the epupa falls in the region known as kaokoland. T h e the n d e wanderers r s w a er stadium g lf c r s o o u e c o r l e t t d r i v e u d d r. The kunene river mouth krm is one of only two river mouths in namibia.
Mapping the major catchments of namibia abstract national. Namibias sossusvlei, damaraland and kunene luxury safari. The kunene region of northwestern namibia round river. Map of the rivers used as seeding information for the watershed procedure in idrisi. You will travel in specially adapted 4x4 vehicles far from roads, fences and people, but luxury will always be at hand. Differences in land elevations relative to the sea level are represented by color.
As the kunene region is very dry the thread of malaria is minimal. Kunene river lodge is located in the furthest northwestern corner of namibia. The lodge is situated on the bank of the kunene river which forms the northwestern border between angola and namibia. You are in kunene namibia, administrative region of level 1. Kunene river lodge namibia accomodation rhino africa. Kunene river camp, namibia the full story expert africa. Map of kunene region hotels and attractions on a kunene. Nestled between ruacana and epupa falls, kunene river lodge offers accommodation surrounded by lush gardens. To zoom out, to see more, click the minus sign at the bottom of the bar on the left. This is where youll travel on an 7day safari like this. Facility gef, international waters pdf b initiative of angola, botswana and namibia. These include the volcanic haib subgroup and vioolsdrif granite suite along the orange river, the volcanosedimentary khoabendus and rehoboth groups, as well as the kunene and grootfontein igneous complexes in the north. Nonetheless the water level changes depending on the annual rain falls so that the natural spectacle epupa falls is subject to seasonal fluctuations. Activities are abundant, including a visit to a remote himba community, a quadbiking excursion, boating trips on the kunene river, and nature drives and walks in the beautiful hartmann valley.
Extending south from the kunene river across a sparsely populated and harsh environment down to the hoanib river, the area is home to the seminomadic himba people. Browse the list of administrative regions below and follow the navigation through secondary administrative regions to find populated place you are interested in. If you are planning a trip to namibia, staying at the kunene river. Stepping foot into angola for the first time where the kunene river forms a natural border. It is usually the camp used on third night of one of these trips, which also visit kuidas camp and leylandsdrift camp. Kunene is one of the fourteen regions of namibia and home to the himba ethnic group who are. In the north, it borders angolas namibe province, and in the far eastern part of its northern edge it borders cunene province. It flows from the angola highlands south to the border with namibia. Bird watching from the boat on a calm bend in the river.
Kunene is also know as kaokoland is one of the fourteen regions of namibia and home to the himba ethnic group. Point number east degree east minutes south degree south minutes 1 14 0. Nestled between ruacana and epupa falls, kunene river lodge offers accommodations surrounded by lush gardens. You can also take advantage of our two following search bars. From the south via opuwo from kamanjab take the tarred c35 to opuwo approx. The previous restricted area along the coast has now been opened to only a few operators to offer these drives. Overnight at serra cafema camp, with your meals and activities included. Kaokoland is one of south africas few wildernesses, and is bordered to the south by the hoanib river and to the north by the kunene river, where the namibian and angolan border can be found. Kunene river namibia university of science and technology. We will travel from cape fria to the kunene river mouth, where we will reach the most northwestern border of namibia. Winding through a primeval landscape, the kunene is characterized by thundering waterfalls, raging whitewater rapids and tranquil streams. Compared to the rest of namibia, it is relatively underdeveloped. It remains the most untouched and remote part of the country, much of it still only accessible by 4x4 on hardcore tracks not for the fainthearted. Poverty alleviation in rural namibia through improved access to financial services.
Physical map illustrates the mountains, lowlands, oceans, lakes and rivers and other physical landscape features of kunene. A map of the said conservancy shall lie open for inspection during office hours at the. The deserts of the kunene region of namibia represent one of the last true wildernesses remaining in southern africa. Otjiwa lodge namibia wabi lodge waterberg guest farm waterberg rest camp. Kunene river lodge explore namibia with infonamibia. Browse the most comprehensive and uptodate online directory of administrative regions in namibia.
The surrounding area however has some spectacular highlights. It then flows west along the border until it reaches the atlantic ocean. Results confirm a hydrological link between the kunene and cuvelai river system. Book wilderness safaris serra cafema camp, namibia on tripadvisor. The river rises about 32 km northeast of huambo in the sierra encoco mountains in angola and flows southwards from the angolan highlands to the border with namibia, then turns west forming the border between the.
Namibia s sossusvlei, damaraland and kunene luxury safari 7 days. Home to the himba and herero people, its relatively undeveloped as its very mountainous, inaccessible and arid. O x f o r d r d f d r a d o x o r o r i v o n i a r o a d a h t o l o a k l a n l s o a a b mp s ve m1 m1 fortune kunene. The regions name comes from the kunene river which forms the northern border with angola. It is also home to some fascinating historical and geographical formations. Outside the settlements it is not safe to even go near, as hippos are both aggressive and territorial and can easily outrun a human on land. Sep, 20 the kunene river at sunset was a sight to behold.
Today, you are free to experience this exceptional place at your leisure. Expedition namibia desolation valley 4x4 to ugab river rhino camp. Tourism, the namibian chamber of environment and the namibia. It flows from the angola highlands south to the border. Kunene river mouth skeleton coast kaokoland omalweendo.
Kunene river mouth in the skeleton coast national park of namibia. The kunene river is one of just five perennial rivers in arid namibia, and is considered a precious resource by those who live near it. At chiamelu, to the south, the river flows in a steep granite bed, but it leaves the granite uplands at matala, falling about. The flat physical map represents one of many map types and styles available. Pdf mapping the major catchments of namibia researchgate. Unlike the other flyin safari camps, the airstrip is a little way from the actual camp, meaning you will approach via 4x4. This very distinctive desert ecoregion is home to the black rhino, the famed desert elephants, as well as lion, cheetah, leopard, hyena, mountain zebra, giraffe, springbok, oryx and kudu. Namibia, officially the republic of namibia, is a country in southern africa. Kaokoland kaokoland is an area in the nw corner of namibia s kunene region. Following the rains, the spray, from which the word epupa derives, is most evident. See ruacana photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of ruacana in namibia. Kunene river lodge ohakane lodge okahirongo elephant lodge okahirongo river. This is due to the mountainous inaccessible geography and the dryness that significantly hinders agriculture.
Kunene river lodge is an exceptional destination situated in remote northwest namibia, overlooking angola on the opposite river bank. Kunene river camp is only accessible with the schoemans company, skeleton coast safaris who run expert africas skeleton coast safari trip. Kunene or kaokoland region is a remote area in namibia s north west. Cunene river, river rising in westcentral angola, southwestern africa. The river rises about 32 km northeast of huambo in the sierra encoco mountains in angola and flows southwards from the angolan highlands to the border with namibia, then turns west forming the border between the two countries until it reaches the atlantic ocean. The presented map can be downloaded as pdf or as arcview shape file from. The presented map can be downloaded as a pdf or an. Jun 18, 2015 deze video gaat over kunene rivertrail namibia. Only the zambezi river, which catchment covers 369 km 2 in the far northeastern caprivi. The colourfully decorated bungalows and rooms have an outdoor patio. This map should not be used for lifting coordinates by measuring from the grid lines, as the large scale and type of projection does not permit accuracy sufficient for road navigation. Eight airconditioned deluxe rooms set in the lush gardens near the swimming pool. The river has for centuries supported the seminomadic himba people, who are one of africas most successful remaining pastoralist peoples.
Namibia kunene region round river conservation studies. The terrain is rugged, but there are tarred roads as far as ruacana. A lush canopy of indigenous trees provides shade for chalets and campsites, while the swimming pool has its spot on the sunny lawn. However, this linkage does not involve the flooding of the kunene river overtopping its banks. Regions are sorted in alphabetical order from level 1 to level 2 and eventually up to level 3 regions.
Khorixas is situated in a mountainous and rugged area and does not have much to offer. Rafting down the kunene river with crocodiles africa. Namibia has a hydropower scheme in the kunene river near ruacana and has considered the installation of. If you are planning a trip to namibia, staying at the kunene river lodge for a few days should definitely be part.
Kunene river camp map skeleton coast namibia expert. With its remote location and magnificent kunene river views, okahirongo river camp is a superb location for travellers exploring all the delights and attractions of namibias kaokoland. In the steeply sloping upper kunene, the main channel is well defined with a number of rapids and steep sections. The regions name comes from the kunene river which forms the northern border with angola and western edge is the shores of the atlantic ocean. Kunene river lodge is situated on the northern border of namibia on the banks of the river kunene, which forms the boundary with angola. On the banks of the kunene river, the lodge is also a birders paradise. Kaokoland, the kunene river, and the himba travel news namibia. It is about 1,050 kilometres 652 mi long, with a drainage basin 106,560 square kilometres 41,143 sq. View, select, enquire and book travel services from an online interactive map of namibia and botswana. The kunene river basin is located in southwest africa.
Accessible only viafly in safari, this kunene river camp is located north of the hartmann valley on the banks of the bubbling kunene river. Kunene river lodge is situated in the far north of namibia on the banks of the kunene river, which forms the border to angola. The kunene is namibias most rapidly flowing river and its ancient course is thought to have been connected to. Copper sulfide mineralization in quartz veins within limestones of the otavi group. Rafting down the kunene river with crocodiles africa geographic. Best hosts and all staff, the location, the vibe and the wifi hut. Kunene river lodge inhabits the northwestern corner of beautiful, rugged namibia, and provides accommodation that takes you right to the magical ruacana and epupa falls and gets your heart racing with signature whitewater rafting adventures. With kunene tours and safaris, you will go to the most remote and spectacular regions of namibia. Set amongst shady trees on the banks of the kunene river, serra cafema is one of the most. Kunene damaraland region travel guide wild wings safaris.
The kunene river rivers of namibia the cunene river portuguese spelling or kunene river namibian spelling is a river in southern africa. The boundary then follows the kunene river, where it coinsides with the boundary of angola and namibia in a southeastern direction until the point of beginning. Kunene river camp map skeleton coast namibia expert africa. The lodge boasts luxury accommodation, rustic chalets and riverside campsites, and offers a range of activities including whitewater rafting, birding, sundowner and early morning birding cruises, hiking, fishing, challenging 4x4 routes or simply relaxing in. The cunene rises about 20 miles 32 km northeast of huambo. Khorixas is the centre of the former damaraland, which lies in the northwest of namibia and which covers the area between the erongo area and the etosha pan. The regions name comes from the kunene river which forms the northern border with.
Kunene is one of the fourteen regions of namibia and home to the himba ethnic group. The kunene river is one of namibia s five perennial rivers. The colorfully decorated bungalows and rooms have an outdoor patio. Sep 19, 2012 learn about schoemans skeleton coast safari which flies to the remote areas of northern namibia s skeleton coast, staying at three semi permanent camps en route. Learn about the local himba tribe and keep an eye out for desertadapted rhino and elephant while youre out it. The longitudinal profile of the kunene river system illustrates the variation of the topography in the basin.
South of matala, in the middle kunene, the profile of the river changes as it flows over kalahari sands with low gradient. The mesoproterozioc 1600 to ma is represented by the namaqua metamorphic complex in the. You will travel in specially adapted 4x4 vehicles far from roads. The cunene portuguese spelling or kunene common namibian spelling is a river in southern africa. Compared to the prevailing dry conditions of namibia kunene river lodge is a green oasis and water is abundant. From the kunene river mouth we will backtrack 12km to bosluis bay where we will set up camp for the evening day four from bosluis bay we cross the 45km dunes in an easterly direction towards hartanns valley in kaokoland. The best months to view the falls are april and may. Pdf reptiles associated with the kunene river mouth find, read and. Awesome camping on the kunene river kunene river lodge. Pdf a contribution to the reptiles of the kunene river mouth area. In the north of the country, the mighty kunene river forms part of namibia s border with angola for about 325km 202miles.
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