The Kaokoland, in the far north of Namibia, is so wild and under-explored that there’s a special desert mystique surrounding it. A wild frontier of jaw-dropping vistas and iconic desert-adapted megafauna, the Kaokoland is a paradise for the genuine explorer. The seclusion of the region is the reason the semi-nomadic Himba people can continue with their traditional way of life and is one of the reasons for its strong appeal.
A number of lodges and camps in the Kaokoland offer a chance to meet the Himba people, a fascinating and disappearing culture who adorn themselves in bright red ochre pigments. The Himba are a proud people, living a unique existence and finding ways to adapt despite modern-day vices, and the increase in tourism. If you do visit the Himba on a guided trip, make sure the settlement gains some benefit from the experience, and most of all, be sensitive to their unique way of life.
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Damaraland is a starkly beautiful place of mountains and red-rocked desert vistas. It’s in this arid environment that the elephant has learned to thrive with as little as 100mm of rain each year. Join your expert guide on a 4×4 drive into the desert to track these incredible animals as they trek along the parched riverbeds between scarce water sources and feeding grounds.
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