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There are also large numbers of herd animals, including roan antelopes and a bird di-
versity that will thrill twitchers.
From Khaudum the road will take you south through
Grootfontein
, from where it's
worth making a short detour to the
Waterberg Plateau Park
. The park is famous as a
haven of endangered species like sable, roan and white and black rhinos, some of which
you may be lucky enough to spot along one of the well-marked hiking trails. It's an un-
usual place in that it feels a little like a lost world on top of the plateau with its pristine
bushy landscapes - take advantage of the hides at the waterholes for your best chance to
spot wildlife.
North of Grootfontein the road takes you into Namibia's cultural heartland, the
Owambo region, from where you can access the remote and mysterious
Kaokoveld
,
homeland to the Himba - a culturally rich tribal group that has retained its striking appear-
ance and dress - and one of the most inaccessible areas of the country.
