Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
THE NORTHWEST CORNER
West of Epupa Falls is the Kaokoveld of travellers' dreams: stark, rugged desert peaks,
vast landscapes, sparse, scrubby vegetation, drought-resistant wildlife, and nomadic bands
of Himba people and their tiny settlements of beehive huts. This region, which is contigu-
ous with the Skeleton Coast Wilderness, has been designated the Kaokoveld Conservation
Area.
Sights
Van Zyl's Pass
The beautiful but frightfully steep and challenging Van Zyl's Pass forms a dramatic trans-
ition between the Kaokoveld plateaus and the vast, grassy expanses of Otjinjange Valley
(Marienflüss). This winding 13km stretch isn't suitable for trailers and may only be
passed from east to west, which means you'll have to return via Otjihaa Pass or through
Purros.
NATURAL SITE
Otjinjange & Hartmann's Valleys
Allow plenty of time to explore the wild and magical Otjinjange (better known as Marien-
flüss) and Hartmann's Valleys - broad sandy and grassy expanses descending gently to the
Kunene River. Note that camping outside campsites is prohibited in both valleys.
NATURAL SITE
Sleeping
Except for in Otjinjange (Marienflüss) and Hartmann's Valleys, unofficial bush camping
is possible throughout the northwest corner.
Okarohombo Camp Site $
(campsite per person N$60)
This community-run campsite is located at the mouth of the
Otjinjange Valley. Facilities include flushable toilets, showers and a communal kitchen.
CAMPGROUND
Purros Camp Site $
(campsite per person N$50; )
A community-run campsite, Purros, also known as Ngat-
utunge Pamwe, is located beside the Hoarusib River, 2km from Purros village. It has hot
showers, flush toilets and a bar, and is a good spot for hiring guides to visit nearby Himba
villages or observing desert-adapted wildlife.
CAMPGROUND
