kunene mouth tours

Despite Himba life nearly ending in the 1980s, they have persevered, and their people, culture and tradition remain. The river mouth changes weekly and always offer a surprise once you get there. We pass Red Drum and cross over to the Jan Joubert Mountain Pass to our camp for the evening. The dunes around the camp provides a haven against the ever persistent wind, and also makes for the biggest sandpit for the younger ones. This northern and most remote section of the Park is a stunning reminder of the power of nature, and it is sobering to visit such a timeless wilderness. --Tour Type-- Chalet Accommodation Tented Accommodation Lodge Accommodation Day Trips Bush Camp Guided Self Drive Photographic Tour --Destination-- South Africa Swaziland Wild Coast Zambia Zululand Botswana Garden Route Lesotho Malawi Mozambique Namibia Richtersveld Cederberg Kunene River Camp: Full Report. Camping – Community Camp at Marble Camp Site. The dunes are big, and it promises to be a true adventure. The Skeleton Coast is infamous for the many ship wrecks along its inhospitable shores. We will remove radios and say our goodbye here. +264 81 126 1119 +264 81 127 5241. [email protected] Travel Uncharted is a bespoke tour operator based in Walvis Bay, Namibia. Catering for this tour is optional and will be discussed when your tour is booked. Early morning, we meet at the Shell service station on the corner of Henties Bay Road and Dr. Schwietering. Most travellers stick to what they know when venturing through Namibia. Starting and ending at Palmwag Lodge, you can leave your car here (safe parking) and enjoy a few days filled with incredible … Day 5: Kunene to Marble Campsite . Costs are based on current government taxes and regulations, should this change we will have to adjust the tour cost accordingly. After taking the time to admire this unique landscape, we will head along the dunes bordering the river. Anyone welcome, open tour. The Kaokoland and Kunene River tour is a short 7 day guided wild camping safari that takes you into the heart of the north-western side of Namibia. With more than 15 adults guests can request their own specific dates. There are two different routes on the Swakopmund - Kunene river mouth - Kaokoland tours one including 45 km dune driving and the other one without the dune driving which will only be over 6 days. He will be in radio contact with you at all times and impart a wealth of biological, cultural, historic and four-wheel drive knowledge. This unbelievable route stretches from Swakopmund all the way up to the Northernmost border of Namibia, the spectacular Kunene River Mouth. You will travel in specially adapted 4x4 vehicles far from roads, fences and people, but luxury will always be at hand. 16 May 2021 (7:30) - 21 May 2021 (10:00) Swakopmund, Namibia. With Kunene Tours and Safaris, you will go to the most remote and spectacular regions of Namibia. Founded in 2016 by Paul Lombard and inspired by his love for Africa, the wilderness, and constant exploration. A 25% deposit of the total is payable upon booking to secure your dates. Accommodation 4 dome tents Children Open All year. We do not cross through the dunes into the Harmann's valley. Purros is largely a Himba area. It is truly spectacular! From the Kunene River Mouth we will backtrack 12km to Bosluis Bay where we will set up camp for the evening After 80 km of unspoiled beaches, we reach the Kunene River Mouth. Please enquire with us about this option. Most of the driving is on gravel roads and soft sand. July 2019. This route The women are famous for rubbing their bodies with otjize, a mixture of butter fat and ochre, believed to protect their skins against the harsh climate. Kunene River Mouth – Skeleton Coast / Kaokoland; Lüderitz to Walvis Bay – Namib Desert; Photo Gallery. Activities. For the next couple of days we will keep ourselves busy exploring the Kunene River Mouth area. We exit the Khumib River making our way back to the coast. Please do your own calculation, as you know your own vehicle best. This tour offers you a walk-through history, ambiance and culture. October 2019 The route passes through seasonal rivers and the famous Skeleton Coast National Park. We pass by an old mine, where you just wonder how they did it. They just cannot get enough of the wide open, safe and clean space around them! SKELETON COAST - FOS de KUNENE - KUNENE MOUTH TOUR A coast of loneliness, contrasts and history. Interesting points to be visited during the day includes the diamond mining attempts of the Schoeman family, the crash site of the Ventura Bomber that tried to rescue the survivors of the Dunedin Star. We work our way further down the river almost to the point where we will exit the Skeleton Coast Park, a point of no return. May 2019. And then, just when you think you have seen it all, we reach the mouth of the Kunene River. Please ensure that you have sufficient medical and travel insurance. Kunene River Lodge is situated on the bank of the Kunene River, 100 km east of Epupa Falls and 50 km west of Ruacana Falls. You will find some game in the area as animals congregates along the river. This tour is a combination between Kaokoland and the Kunene Mouth. 9 days of glorious isolation and a well-deserved technological break. The best way to describe today is “it’s not that far, but quite a distance". The diverse wild & birdlife will keep our ornithologists on their toes, whilst the majestic dunes makes for the best adult playground where man & vehicle will be thoroughly tested. Most of the info is in the video - if you would like more, email Waldi at [email protected] or [email protected]. A quick briefing and we depart for the Skeleton Coast Park. The river hosts plenty of Freshwater Fish, Nile Crocodiles, Green and Soft-Shell Turtles. Your vehicle must at least have a 1000km range, in 4x4 circumstances. Our last night is spent at Puros Bush Lodge & Camp. Another Kunene Mouth Expedition with the Namibia Scientific Society coming up on the 29th June 2020. Birdwatching. The Skeleton Coast is infamous for the many ship wrecks along its inhospitable shores. This is our last day together where I will take you to Sesfontein. It is very important that everyone carries enough fuel. The sea also provides and we will catch a few fresh kabeljou (cod) or steenbras for the fire... On day 5 we pack our vehicles and head back south to Angra Fria where we turn east and exit the park. Signs of life thousands of years ago is found at the Bushman Stone Circles and you just look and wonder. 14 to 20 October 2021 -   Trailer tour with Conqueror. But don’t let this discourage you as the story of the dunes fighting the river makes for interesting scenery and makes this day very enjoyable. July 2019. TOUR DATES 2019: TO BE UPDATED SOON!! Our aim is to reach the Purros Community Camp which means we will hop from the Khumib to the Hoarusib River. Traveling from Bosluisbaai to the upper part of the Hartmanns vallei through a beautiful dune belt, with seriously high dunes. We follow the Kunene River banks on the ridge of the dunes up to a point where we must leave the river and head for the Hartmanns Valley. Our team’s passion and extensive knowledge of Southern Africa are the tools used to design experiences of a lifetime, offering an off-the-beaten-track adventure. July 2019. The general tour starts from N$ 14,500.00 per person and a minimum of 12 paying adults is applicable. Skeleton Coast / Kaokoland; Lüderitz to Walvis Bay / … Passing Cape Fria, we make way north to the place where the survivors of the Dunedin Star lived for months until rescued by an overland rescue team, a rescue that is noted as the longest rescue attempt in Namibia. Most of the driving today will be done on soft sand. Day 7: Puros towards Sesfontein/Palmwag for refuelling . Our last checkpoint is Mowe Bay, where the Skeleton Coast Park wardens live that patrol the park. The ecosystem of the area is massive shaping into landscapes that leave you speechless, more than 180 different species of Lichens, Welwitschias, ancient Bushman Circles and more. We will travel from Cape Fria to the Kunene River Mouth, where we will reach the most North-Western border of Namibia. The landscape is unreal and filled with ambiance. If you do see them keep in mind that they are known to be aggressive. Day 4: Kunene-mouth to Hartmann Valley and Kunene River. It is possible to amend this route to allow for 4x4 trailers / caravans. 22 - 28 April 2019. 1.4K likes. It is a privilege to be on this route, as not many people pass through this part of Namibia and is one of the most remote areas of this beautiful country. This group of elephants have adapted over time to survive in these harsh conditions. Treat yourself to an epic fishing trip to the Kunene Mouth There are spaces available on our trip to Kunene Mouth from 13th - 18th February. Cultural excursion. 4WD Safari. If this is going to be your first introduction to the Namib it will really be an exceptional experience. The name was first used by newspaperman, Sam Davis in 1933 and it has since stuck. Have you ever wondered how you could get into the Skeleton Coast Park and to the Kunene mouth, the northern dune field and those remote rivers and … Our first taste of the dunes today as we cross dropping into the Hoarusib river where it mouths into the Atlantic Ocean. August 2019. What we propose is just a unique travel experience, which will drive up the coast to the mouth of the Kunene River, on the border between Namibia and Angola. Tales of immense suffering and loss of life, but also of miraculous escapes and heroic recues in years gone by add to the fascinating experience of travelling along this coast up to the Kunene River mouth, where Namibia and Angola meet. The fun starts here as we head north along the beach until we reach Bosluisbaai where we will head into the dunes to our camp for the next couple of days. Namibia is a land of stark beauty, fascinating detail and ancient landscapes. We take travellers off the beaten track to discover one of Namibia’s last remaining true wildernesses. They are sometimes evasive, so we cannot guarantee a sighting. Find your dream tour today! Another Kunene Mouth Expedition with the Namibia Scientific Society coming up on the 29th June 2020. The Kunene originates in the Angola Highlands and makes its way through desert and mountains where it forms a delta in the Atlantic Ocean. Be on the outlook for the turtles,we have a … We enter the Park at the Ugab River, making way to Terrace Bay where we will fuel for the last time before heading deeper into the park. It is a highlight of the trip where lovers of wide-open spaces will certainly find their needs met! We offer off the beaten track safaris into the remote north-west of Namibia, the Kaokoveld and Kunene Region. Today we will drive for a while in the Khumib River again but this time the Eastern side of it. And then, just when you think you have seen it all, we reach the mouth of the Kunene River. Boat trip. Wild Camping “Between somewhere and nowhere”. Today we will reach the Kunene mouth,first over some dunes and stop to have a beautiful view over the “borsluisbaai: Before arriving at the Kunene you will be warned not to go too near the water as there could be some crocodiles. It’s an unbelievable sight, something everybody must see while it’s still possible. Your tour leader is an experienced adventure guide. Day 6: Marble campsite to Puros . We backtrack until Angria Fria and exit the park via the Monotum River to Puros. Kunene River Camp is a simple camp, however the Skeleton Coast safari is very much about the guiding and experience than the camps you stay at. We pass interesting sites along the way as our guide feeds us with information on our surroundings and also gives advice and guidance on how to get the most out of your vehicle in this daunting terreain. The ecosystem of the area is massive shaping into landscapes that leave you speechless, more than 180 different species of Lichens, Welwitschias, ancient Bushman Circles and more. Break camp and then head for Orupembe. Two-way radios for vehicles, camp shower and toilet during wild camping. This river reaches the ocean near Rocky Point. Communal, permits, concession and camping fees. It is a caterered trip, leaving from Terrace Bay 07h30. Spread the word. Our destination is the mouth of the mighty Kunene River. The diverse wild & birdlife will keep our ornithologists on their toes, whilst the majestic dunes makes for the best adult playground where man & vehicle will be thoroughly tested. Skeleton Coast - Kunene River mouth and Western Kaokoland tour! Radios will be installed in each vehicle. A journey to the most North-Western part of Namibia. For the next couple of days we will keep ourselves busy exploring the Kunene River Mouth area. This tour offers you a walk-through history, ambiance and culture. After a wondrous exploration of the mouth, we’ll head east into the dune belt. Spread the word. The lodge is actually located at… From: It is also traditionally the domain of the desert elephants of the Kaokoland. We make a brief stop and will hopefully find a cold beer at the local shop that represents the settlement. Riverbeds, soft sand and dunes all stand between us and the iconic Kunene River Mouth. From here we enter the Skeleton Coast National Park via the beautiful Khumib river, steadily making our way to the coast where we will camp for our first night. Guides, communal camp equipment (field toilets & showers, cooking facilities), All camping, concession, park & community fees, Recovery gear & satellite phone for emergency use, You camping gear (tent, chairs, cutlery, torch, etc), Fishing permit obtainable from Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, fishing tackle and bait, Medical and emergency travel insurance (compulsory), al camp equipment (field toilets & showers, cooking facilities). Most of the info is in the video - if you would like more, email Waldi at [email protected] or [email protected]. Tours. We will supply you with breakfast and dinner. The red mixture is said to symbolize earth's rich red colour and the blood that symbolizes life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbjNQHlCnZ8. Here we wild camp on one of the last dunes before we reach the rugged gravel roads of Kaokoland. September 2019. You will fuel up and head out home. We start our adventure from Puros, a small Himba village in Kaokoland. We turn sharp and work our way to the Khumib river where we will sleep in the area. Kunene Mouth The ‘Skeleton Coast’ has a reputation for being remote, inhospitable and steeped in an eerie history. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv8XXGoBR4I. The Skeleton Coast Park with its ambiance, ephemeral rivers and wildlife make it a once in a life-time experience and a must see. Tour price will be adjusted accordingly. Any accommodation upgrades or changes to the tour plan. Following the Hartmanns Valley we head deeper into Kaokoland, land of the Himba which have been plagued by severe droughts, guerrilla warfare (during Namibian independence and the Angolan civil war) and the German forces that decimated other groups in Namibia. It is truly spectacular! Highlights of this trip include the Skeleton Coast National Park and Skeleton Coast Concession Area, Skeleton Coast Dune Driving, the rugged and very beautiful Kunene River Mouth and Hartman’s Valley, Green, Orange & Blue Drum Crossings, Puros and Hoarusib River Landscapes and solitary driving is on the menu for today as we will experience some of the most extraordinary landscapes. Tales of immense suffering and loss of life, but also of miraculous escapes and heroic recues in years gone by add to the fascinating experience of travelling along this coast up to the Kunene River mouth, where Namibia and Angola meet. We take a drive up the river passing interesting sand castle formations and cross over to the most unreal landscapes and Lichen Fields. This tour can be done with trailers, with a trailer booked tour, minimum eight vehicles. Kunene Tours & Safaris, Swakopmund, Namibia. Sharp and work our way to the Coast ancient landscapes the Bushman Stone Circles and you look. 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