The Best Attractions In Kunene Region

Rock Art of Twyfelfontein, Kunene (Namibia) - Travel Guide

Take a tour of Rock Art of Twyfelfontein in Kunene, Namibia -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.

In Kunene, Namibia, lies the archaeological site of Twyfelfontein, home to large numbers of ancient rock carvings and paintings.

These handcrafted works of art depict a myriad of animals, people, mythological beings, and pictograms.

The art here is divided into two categories, where the oldest is over 6,000 years old, while even the newer parts are at least 2,000 years old.

The people who carved the Twyfelfontein rock art used these carvings for worship and for ritual practices.

There are literally thousands of different carvings and paintings within a space of less than half a mile.

Though some of the sites are guarded for their protection, visitors can come to admire the ancient stonework of Twyfelfontein.

Kunene Mond 2018 - Skeleton Coast Namibia

Namibia's Skeleton Coast - One of the most dangerous places in Africa

The Skeleton Coast is the northern part of the Atlantic Ocean coast of Namibia and south of Angola from the Kunene River south to the Swakop River, although the name is sometimes used to describe the entire Namib Desert coast. The Bushmen of the Namibian interior called the region The Land God Made in Anger, while Portuguese sailors once referred to it as The Gates of Hell.

The name Skeleton Coast was invented by John Henry Marsh as the title for the book he wrote chronicling the shipwreck of the Dunedin Star. Since the book was first published in 1944 it has become so well known that the coast is now generally referred to as Skeleton Coast and is given that as its official name on most maps today.

On the coast the upwelling of the cold Benguela current gives rise to dense ocean fogs (called cassimbo by the Angolans) for much of the year. The winds blow from land to sea, rainfall rarely exceeds 10 millimetres (0.39 in) annually and the climate is highly inhospitable. There is a constant, heavy surf on the beaches. In the days of human-powered boats it was possible to get ashore through the surf but impossible to launch from the shore. The only way out was by going through a marsh hundreds of miles long and only accessible via a hot and arid desert.

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Namibia Travel Guide - Experience Marvelous Namibia

Namibia Travel Guide - Experience Marvelous Namibia

Namibia is in Southern Africa, bordering South Africa, Botswana, Angola, Zambia and the Atlantic Ocean. Namibia boasts remarkable natural attractions such as the Namib desert, the Fish River Canyon Park, Etosha National Park and the Kalahari desert. Its people speak nine different languages, including some of the Khoisan languages which include the 'clicks' that present an enigma to most native English-speakers. Namibia produces some of the world's highest quality diamonds.

Few countries in Africa can match Namibia's sheer natural beauty. The country's name derives from its (and the world's) oldest desert, the Namib, and there are few more stirring desert realms on the planet, from the sand sea and perfect dead-tree valleys at Sossusvlei to the otherworldliness of sand dunes plunging down to the sea at Sandwich Harbour and the Skeleton Coast. Inland, running through the heart of the country, a spine of mountains creates glorious scenery – the Naukluft Mountains, the Brandberg, Spitzkoppe, Damaraland and the jaw-dropping Fish River Canyon. With rivers and wetlands in the Caprivi Strip and the endless gold-grass plains of the Kalahari, it's difficult to think of an iconic African landscape that Namibia doesn't possess.

Make no mistake: Namibia is one of Southern Africa's best places to watch wildlife, at least in the country's north. Etosha National Park belongs in the elite wildlife-watching destinations – big cats, elephants, black rhinos and plains game in abundance. Two other areas are emerging as complements to Etosha. Damaraland is a wonderful place to see desert-adapted elephants and lions, and also happens to host Africa's largest population of free-ranging rhinos – rhino tracking is a real highlight here. Over in the Caprivi Strip, the wildlife is returning, with Bwabwata and Nkasa Rupara becoming wonderfully rich parks to explore. This being Namibia, there are private reserves (Okonjima and Erindi premier among them) as well as game farms that serve as havens for rescued wildlife.

Destinations and cities of Namibia :

Windhoek -- Namibia's capital and largest city.
Keetmanshoop -- Small town on the rail lines and highway, jumping off point for treks in the Fish River Canyon Park.
Lüderitz -- Colonial-era German coastal town.
Ondangwa and Oshakati -- Twin towns in the heart of Owamboland, northern Namibia.
Outjo -- Gateway to the Etosha National Park, Koakoveld and Damaraland.
Swakopmund -- Coastal town, a mecca for Namibians on holiday.
Tsumeb -- Mining town east of Etosha.
Tsumkwe -- rural desert town surrounded by San (Bushmen) villages.
Walvis Bay -- Desert sports.
Warmquelle
Brandberg Mountains -- The highest mountain in Namibia at 2 573 m.
Etosha National Park
Kolmanskop -- A ghost town just outside Lüderitz.
Waterberg Plateau Park -- Another good place to watch wildlife.
Sossusvlei -- The most popular entry point for people wanting to visit the Namib desert.
Skeleton Coast -- The northern coastal part of the Namib desert, named for the dozens of ships that were beached in the thick fog that is frequent where the desert meets the Atlantic.
Spitzkoppe -- the Matterhorn of Namibia.
Fish River Canyon Park--The second largest canyon in the world.
Opuwo-- capital of Kunene Region and an ideal starting point for stocking up before venturing further into Kaokoland and the rest of NW Kunene.
Kaokoland - home to the Himba tribe, desert elephants, desert lions, Epupa Waterfalls and many more attractions in this north-western corner of Namibia.
NamibRand Nature Reserve - The largest privately owned nature reserve on the continent and the only International Dark Sky Place on the continent as well.

A lot to see in Namibia such as :

Etosha National Park
Sossusvlei
Skeleton Coast
Twyfelfontein
Caprivi Strip
Spitzkoppe
Deadvlei
Dune 45
Cape Cross
Waterberg Plateau Park
Epupa Falls
Etosha
Brandberg Mountain
Naukluft Mountains
NamibRand Nature Reserve
ǀAi-ǀAis
Bwabwata National Park
Christ Church, Windhoek
Waterberg Plateau
Nkasa Rupara National Park
Duwisib Castle
Grootberg
Daan Viljoen Game Reserve
Burnt Mountain
Tintenpalast
Ruacana Falls
Mount Erongo
Otjikoto Lake
Shark Island, Namibia
Petrified forest, Khorixas
Khomashochland
Doro Nawas
Hoarusib River
Hidden Vlei
Gamsberg (Namibia)
Okaukuejo Waterhole
Torrabaai
Desert Homestead
National Museum of Namibia ACRE National Marine Aquarium of Namibia
Site of Original Dias Cross

Namibia is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Namibia. Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Namibia.

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Namibia Promo - Omaheke Region

This is a promotional video of the different tourist attractions, adventure activities and cultural experiences that Omaheke region (Namibia) has to offer for those would like to visit the region.

Namibia part 7: Kaokoland-Khowarib Canyon, Purros, Himba Village / Travel tips

Day 8: Today we drive to the Kwohaib Canyon. At 4pm we reach Canyon. The campsite there is not the beautifulest one, but OK - it's in the middle of a big dessert. Astonishing is the river, where you shouldn't miss a walk along-that's the best thing to do here; better to arrive earlier so you can spend a longer time at this beautiful place.
Unfortunately, some people in our travel group complain and stir up trouble, because we have to sleep in a tent! As people became nowadays very selfish - don't book a group travel (if necessary better a big group where you can avoid contact to annoying people).
Next day: Purros & Himba-Village

Cunene river in Angola

cunene-tours.com

We are an Angolan Tour Operator. We would like to make a presentation of the Southern part of Angola, where is possible to combine two types of Tours, one with The Tribes you can find around Lubango, going to the South of Angola all along the border to Namibia, and one with The Ocean Coast where you can travel between Namibe and Foz de Cunene.

Of course, we can put together tailor-made tours based on these suggestions; we can start or finish in Lubango, or Namibe, or Windhoek in Namibia or from the border with Namibia.We suggest that you consider a minimum of 12 or 15 days to get a good idea of this area.

We also have a long experience in assistance for geological prospecting in all Angola. We can provide you the invitation letter for your Embassy to obtain the tourism visa.

Angola is a friendly and safe country.
Health: yellow fever is requested.
Best season: april - may to october-november
Highlights of Southern Angola

Oasis of Arco :
Discover the beauty and the tranquility of this deep-blue coloured lake, with its amazing rock formations and a wide variety of birds.

Namib Desert :
The oldest desert on earth, from Tombua to Walvis Bay in Namibia, you will discover a unique to the region plant, the Welwitchia Mirabilis, looking like a giant symbol of resistance. You will also admire the spectacular scenery of the dunes, so close to the coast, and that inspire respect.

Beaches :
Relax on white sand beaches, or go fishing or diving and explore the huge diversity of marine life while you catch oysters, clams, mussels and fresh fish directly from the sea for your dinner.

Baia dos Tigres and Foz de Cunene :
The road is very narrow between high dunes and the Ocean, only praticable during the spring tides. You will pass the Isthmus, now the Island of Baia dos Tigres, where whales, dolphins, seals, green turtles, jackals, gemsbok and brown hyenas can be found. You will reach Foz de Cunene for a swim in the fresh and clean waters of the River, and you will enjoy a fine meal at night under the stars.

Iona National Park :
This Park is situated about 200Kms south of the city of Namibe, in the area of Espinheira. You can find there animals like oryx, zébras, ostriches, jackals, springboks, and dik dik. Before the war it was the land of elephants, leopards, lions, and impalas.Maybe in the future they will reintroduce these specimens from neighbouring countries like Namibia, Botswana and South Africa. You will cross a thorny Savannah, dry and sandy riverbeds, and will really be in the Angolan bush, where you will enjoy the vast and yellow plains with its fascinating sunrises and sunsets. Here is the gateway to the Muhimba, Mucawona and Mudhimba tribes.

Pediva hot Springs :
Another oasis in the desert, a nice place for camping near the hot springs and the fresh water of the Curoca river. You will find the remains of an old German elephant hunter's lodge at the top of the hill.

Tchitundo-Hulo :
A nice walk to discover the prehistoric rock paintings on the top of the hill or inside the rocks.It becomes more and more difficult to find them because the big difference between night and day temperatures destroys the surface of the rocks. Some circles could be the representation of the sun, the moon; some figures could be men, giraffes, antelopes, birds, fish or wild animals. This site could be dated at 2600 years old, but other sites could be around 20 000 years old.
In this area the Mucuval tribe can be found.

The Plateau and Province of Huila :
We reach the fertile Central Plateau around Lubango town, by a very nice and spectacular road The Serra da Leba Pass. Here we are in the land of the Mwila and Mugambwe tribes.

The Tribes :
Province of Huila : Mwila and Mugambwe
Province of Namibe : Mucuval and Mucuroca
Province of Kunene : Muhimba, Mudhimba and Mucawona
We invite you to enjoy our photos and videos about them.

The Camp :
Experience five star camping in Southern Angola, one of the least explored areas in Africa. Our camps include :

Fully equipped kitchens
Heated showers
Toilets
Tents for one or two people, with beds, sheets, mattresses, sleeping bags and pillows
Fridges for food and beverages in the cars

We provide a truck in case of big groups, for all the equipment
Full breakfast
Cold lunches
Hot dinners with wine
Mineral water, soft drinks and beers are available at any times.

NAMIBIA EXPERIENCE

Photos by Saro Di Bartolo and Giulietta Laconeo, presenting beautiful Namibia.

The Namib is almost completely uninhabited by humans except for several small settlements and indigenous pastoral groups, including the Ovahimba and Obatjimba Herero in the north, and the Topnaar Nama in the central region.

Namibia is also inhabited by the Himba and the San people, also known as Bushmen.

The Himba are indigenous peoples with an estimated population of about 50,000 people living in northern Namibia, in the Kunene Region (formerly Kaokoland) and on the other side of the Kunene River in Angola. There are also a few groups left of the OvaTwa, who are also OvaHimba, but are hunter-gatherers. The OvaHimba are a semi-nomadic, pastoralist people, culturally distinguishable from the Herero people in northern Namibia and southern Angola, and speak OtjiHimba, a variety of Herero, which belongs to the Bantu family within Niger–Congo.

The OvaHimba are considered the last (semi-) nomadic people of Namibia.

The San people are members of various Khoisan-speaking indigenous hunter-gatherer people representing the first nation of Southern Africa, whose territories span Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and South Africa.

There is a significant linguistic difference between the northern people living between the Okavango River in Botswana and Etosha National Park in northwestern Namibia, extending up into southern Angola. Namib is a coastal desert in southern Africa. The name Namib is of Nama origin and means vast place. It stretches for more than 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) along the Atlantic coasts of Angola, Namibia, and South Africa, extending southward from the Carunjamba River in Angola, through Namibia and to the Olifants River in Western Cape, South Africa. The Namib's northernmost portion, which extends 450 kilometres (280 mi) from the Angola-Namibia border, is known as Moçâmedes Desert, while its southern portion approaches the neighboring Kalahari Desert. From the Atlantic coast eastward, the Namib gradually ascends in elevation, reaching up to 200 kilometres (120 mi) inland to the foot of the Great Escarpment.[2] Annual precipitation ranges from 2 millimetres (0.079 in) in the most arid regions to 200 millimetres (7.9 in) at the escarpment, making the Namib the only true desert in southern Africa. Having endured arid or semi-arid conditions for roughly 55–80 million years, the Namib may be the oldest desert in the world and contains some of the world's driest regions.

The desert geology consists of sand seas near the coast, while gravel plains and scattered mountain outcrops occur further inland.

Fico ceremony in Angola

cunene-tours.com

We are an Angolan Tour Operator. We would like to make a presentation of the Southern part of Angola, where is possible to combine two types of Tours, one with The Tribes you can find around Lubango, going to the South of Angola all along the border to Namibia, and one with The Ocean Coast where you can travel between Namibe and Foz de Cunene.

Of course, we can put together tailor-made tours based on these suggestions; we can start or finish in Lubango, or Namibe, or Windhoek in Namibia or from the border with Namibia.We suggest that you consider a minimum of 12 or 15 days to get a good idea of this area.

We also have a long experience in assistance for geological prospecting in all Angola. We can provide you the invitation letter for your Embassy to obtain the tourism visa.

Angola is a friendly and safe country.
Health: yellow fever is requested.
Best season: april - may to october-november
Highlights of Southern Angola

Oasis of Arco :
Discover the beauty and the tranquility of this deep-blue coloured lake, with its amazing rock formations and a wide variety of birds.

Namib Desert :
The oldest desert on earth, from Tombua to Walvis Bay in Namibia, you will discover a unique to the region plant, the Welwitchia Mirabilis, looking like a giant symbol of resistance. You will also admire the spectacular scenery of the dunes, so close to the coast, and that inspire respect.

Beaches :
Relax on white sand beaches, or go fishing or diving and explore the huge diversity of marine life while you catch oysters, clams, mussels and fresh fish directly from the sea for your dinner.

Baia dos Tigres and Foz de Cunene :
The road is very narrow between high dunes and the Ocean, only praticable during the spring tides. You will pass the Isthmus, now the Island of Baia dos Tigres, where whales, dolphins, seals, green turtles, jackals, gemsbok and brown hyenas can be found. You will reach Foz de Cunene for a swim in the fresh and clean waters of the River, and you will enjoy a fine meal at night under the stars.

Iona National Park :
This Park is situated about 200Kms south of the city of Namibe, in the area of Espinheira. You can find there animals like oryx, zébras, ostriches, jackals, springboks, and dik dik. Before the war it was the land of elephants, leopards, lions, and impalas.Maybe in the future they will reintroduce these specimens from neighbouring countries like Namibia, Botswana and South Africa. You will cross a thorny Savannah, dry and sandy riverbeds, and will really be in the Angolan bush, where you will enjoy the vast and yellow plains with its fascinating sunrises and sunsets. Here is the gateway to the Muhimba, Mucawona and Mudhimba tribes.

Pediva hot Springs :
Another oasis in the desert, a nice place for camping near the hot springs and the fresh water of the Curoca river. You will find the remains of an old German elephant hunter's lodge at the top of the hill.

Tchitundo-Hulo :
A nice walk to discover the prehistoric rock paintings on the top of the hill or inside the rocks.It becomes more and more difficult to find them because the big difference between night and day temperatures destroys the surface of the rocks. Some circles could be the representation of the sun, the moon; some figures could be men, giraffes, antelopes, birds, fish or wild animals. This site could be dated at 2600 years old, but other sites could be around 20 000 years old.
In this area the Mucuval tribe can be found.

The Plateau and Province of Huila :
We reach the fertile Central Plateau around Lubango town, by a very nice and spectacular road The Serra da Leba Pass. Here we are in the land of the Mwila and Mugambwe tribes.

The Tribes :
Province of Huila : Mwila and Mugambwe
Province of Namibe : Mucuval and Mucuroca
Province of Kunene : Muhimba, Mudhimba and Mucawona
We invite you to enjoy our photos and videos about them.

The Camp :
Experience five star camping in Southern Angola, one of the least explored areas in Africa. Our camps include :

Fully equipped kitchens
Heated showers
Toilets
Tents for one or two people, with beds, sheets, mattresses, sleeping bags and pillows
Fridges for food and beverages in the cars

We provide a truck in case of big groups, for all the equipment
Full breakfast
Cold lunches
Hot dinners with wine
Mineral water, soft drinks and beers are available at any times.