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Located in the far north-west, Kaokoland (also called Kaokoveld) is one of the untouched regions in Namibia. The almost inaccessible area south of the Kunene river is home to the awesome Epupa Falls and the Himba ethnic group. Travelling through this region should only be done in off-road vehicles. Routes are hardly signposted, corrugated and extremely stony or sandy. The route to Epupa Falls at the Kunene River is easy to drive on the C43. The stretch is rocky and rough, but well sign-posted and has neither difficult passes nor soft-sand tracks.
 

The scenery at Epupa Falls is enchanting, with palm and baobab trees lining the riverbed. It’s a magical spot and an oasis amidst a very dry and dusty area. The Kunene River purchases its water from Angola and hosts plenty of crocodiles – so don’t slip as I did J ! Right next to the falls there are two basic campsites that have a great setting. Sadly the falls are threatened by the construction of a dam project.
 

Apart from the falls the area’s main attraction is its remoteness and solitude although things may change as oil was discovered in the recent past. This may also change the future of the Himba tribe. who has kept its ethnic individuality and culture in the seclusion of Kaokoland. Himbas are nomads that breed cattle and goat and their tribal structure is based on bilateral descent that helps them live in one of the most extreme environments on earth.