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Okahirongo Camp

Kaokoland

6 Rooms

From $550 per person/night

Dramatic vistas & enthralling encounters with Namibia's nomadic Himbas.

About as remote as it gets, this camp is not easily accessed but well worth the trouble. It is situated in the Marienfluss region of northern Namibia, on the Kunene River, which forms the border between Namibia and Angola. The area is known for its native inhabitants, the nomadic Himba people, who continue to live here, largely free of modern adaptations. You will have the rare chance to interact with these fascinating, statuesque people. The camp is elegant, representing the top-tier of luxury with especially fine cuisine. It sits amidst a stunning landscape: rugged hillsides, vast grasslands and red rock outcrops - sliced through by the dense green belt of the Kunene River, of course. The flight here is its own adventure - you will span some of the most vacant and enthralling regions on Planet Earth.

Okahirongo Elephant Lodge

Kaokoland

8 Rooms

From $830 per person/night

Visit remote Kaokoland and its wild creatures – a warm, modern lodge awaits.

Okahirongo Elephant Lodge stands on the banks of the ephemeral Hoarusib River in Namibia’s remote and raw Kaokoland region, in a conservancy near the tiny town of Puros. This area is renowned for its unique wildlife, and is one of the few remaining wildernesses where it’s possible to encounter desert-adapted elephant. The lodge itself stands in an isolated setting, with just seven stylish rooms and a double suite with wraparound views of the landscape. From here, you can also visit the scattering of semi-nomadic Himba people, whose culture and way of life have remained unchanged for millennia.

Hoanib Valley Camp

Kaokoland

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6 Rooms

From $1.1K per person/night

Immerse yourself in the wilds of the Namibian desert at this elegant tented camp.

Northern Namibia’s newest retreat, Hoanib Valley is a stylish, six-bedroom tented camp in the heart of the remote and rugged Kaokoland. In an era of "conservation-focused" camps, Hoanib Valley actually does what it says on the tin, and the venture is a joint partnership between the local communities and the resident Giraffe Conservation Project. As well as learning about the protection of the stately, sadly endangered, giraffe in the region, you’ll be able to drive through herds of desert-adapted elephant, track rhino, and visit the fascinating Himba and Herero peoples who call this harsh environment home.

Hobatere Lodge

Kaokoland

24 Rooms

From $170 per person/night

Off the beaten path, within close range to several Nambian gems.

Hobatere Lodge offers true locally-flavored hospitality, entirely owned and operated by members of the Damraland community of northern Namibia. Though the lodge is somewhat off the well-trod tourist path, it allows convenient access to many of Namibia's stunning wilderness regions: Twyfelfontein, Brandberg and Hoanib River, to name a few. It is set on a private concession where guided walks and drives can be undertaken on-site, though the most rewarding wildlife viewing will undoubtedly be within Etosha National Park, an extraordinary wilderness experience based around life-giving water holes. This is a great mid-range option for the adventurous self-driver that's big on personality, warmth and local-expertise.

Kunene Lodge

Kaokoland

24 Rooms

From $170 per person/night

Laid-back comfort (and birds galore) on the tree-lined banks of the Kunene.

Kunene River Lodge is a fairly basic but very comfortable establishment on the banks of the Kunene River, the waterway that separates Namibia from its northern neighbour, Angola. This family-owned lodge started out as a private weekend retreat, and is now one of the most popular spots in this remote and hard-to-reach part of the country. The location is shady and quiet, accommodation ranges from well-equipped comfortable bungalows and rustic A-frame chalets to tree-sheltered camp sites. The river provides plenty of fun activities, from leisurely boat cruises and birdwatching trips to adrenalin-stimulating white-water rafting.

Kunene River Camp

Kaokoland

Camping at the end of the world.

Kunene River Camp is accessible through the Schoeman’s company, Skeleton Coast Safaris. The last of the Skeleton Coast's collection of fly-in camps, Kunene is a truly remote, truly rustic bush camp, in a gloriously isolated setting on the banks of the Kunene River. This impressive perennial waterway forms a natural border between the arid rocky reaches of northern Namibia, and the south of Angola on the far side. The only way to reach this camp is by air, followed by a long scenic drive in a 4x4 through the towering mountains, gravel plains and open desert landscapes. Activities focus on the river itself, the abundant birdlife, and the fascinating but sadly dwindling nomadic Himba settlements

Epupa Falls Lodge

Kaokoland

From $90 per person/night

Epupa Falls Lodge, on the banks of the Kunene River, is a privately owned lodge in remote northwest Namibia, offering an authentic wilderness experience and the ultimate off-the-beaten-track experience.

Hoanib Elephant Camp

Kaokoland

10 Rooms

From $1.3K per person/night

Where sea fog, ana trees and desert elephants share one dry river in Kaokoland.

Kaokoland is Namibia at its most stripped-back: ochre crags, gravel plains and ephemeral rivers that flow perhaps once a decade. The Hoanib is one of them, and the ana trees along its banks push roots 40 metres down to water nobody can see. That hidden supply is why the elephants come. Opened in 2026 and run in partnership with the Sesfontein conservancy, this ten-tent camp sits on the river's northern bank, a long way from anywhere and unapologetic about it. Days are spent tracking elephant, black rhino and Angolan giraffe across country that looks borrowed from another planet. Bring proper binoculars.