Kunene is Namibia’s wild north-west, taking in Etosha National Park’s eastern and western gates, the rugged mountains of Damaraland, and the remote Kaokoveld toward the Angolan border. Campsites here range from well-equipped lodges in Etosha gateway towns like Outjo and Kamanjab to community-run sites beside dry riverbeds where desert-adapted elephants pass through camp. It’s the region most associated with Namibia’s classic wildlife and rock-art imagery.
Directions: 2 km outside Outjo on the C38 to Okaukuejo, about 45 minutes from the Okaukuejo gate of Etosha National Park.
Activities: Game viewing, birdwatching and guided walks on a private 95-hectare nature reserve; nearby Vingerklip and Ugab Terraces.
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Directions: About 1 km behind Puros village, overlooking the dry Hoarusib riverbed, in Kaokoland.
Activities: Wildlife viewing – desert-adapted giraffe and elephant are regularly seen from camp; guided excursions can be arranged.
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Bookings: Tel +264 81 804 6918
Directions: Bambatsi Guest Farm is situated between Outjo and Khorixas, about 400km north of Windhoek and a 2-hour drive from Etosha.
Activities: Day trips to Fingerklip, Twyfelfontein, and the Petrified Forest.
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Bookings: Email info@bambatsi.com, visit bambatsi.com.
-20.31889, 13.23942 Torra Bay is only open in December and January.
Located 48 km south of Terrace Bay, 33 km from ‘Springbokwater” entrance gate into the Skeleton Coast Park
RATES: N$ 246 pp per Night
Bookings: reservations@nwr.com.na
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Directions: Buschberg Guest Farm is located about 40 minutes south of Etosha National Park, on the route between Etosha and Damaraland/Kaokoland.
Activities: Guided farm drives, optional night drives to observe nocturnal wildlife.
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Bookings: Tel +264 81 279 5667, email info@buschberg.com.
Directions: On the C38, 70 km north of Outjo and 25 km south of the Andersson Gate into Etosha National Park.
Activities: Guided game drives (picnic lunch with sparkling wine on request).
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Directions: Located near Warmquelle village, in the Kaokoland area of Kunene, close to the Khowarib Gorge.
Activities: Hiking, visits to nearby Ongongo waterfall, cultural experiences with local communities.
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Note: There are several similarly-named “Elephant Song” campsites in this region (Hoanib River and near Khaudum) — confirm the exact location and facilities with local tourism offices before booking.
Directions: Between Khorixas and Outjo, overlooking the Ugab terraces.
Activities: One of the world’s longest zip lines (two runs of 860m and 650m, 50m drop); guided walking trails from 5–10 km.
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