16 May 2021 (7:30) - 21 May 2021 (10:00) Swakopmund, Namibia. This group of elephants have adapted over time to survive in these harsh conditions. October 2019 After taking the time to admire this unique landscape, we will head along the dunes bordering the river. This tour is a combination between Kaokoland and the Kunene Mouth. A quick briefing and we depart for the Skeleton Coast Park. It is a privilege to be on this route, as not many people pass through this part of Namibia and is one of the most remote areas of this beautiful country. Skeleton Coast / Kaokoland; Lüderitz to Walvis Bay / … The river hosts plenty of Freshwater Fish, Nile Crocodiles, Green and Soft-Shell Turtles. 22 - 28 April 2019. The Skeleton Coast Park with its ambiance, ephemeral rivers and wildlife make it a once in a life-time experience and a must see. Passing Cape Fria, we make way north to the place where the survivors of the Dunedin Star lived for months until rescued by an overland rescue team, a rescue that is noted as the longest rescue attempt in Namibia. This river reaches the ocean near Rocky Point. Guides, communal camp equipment (field toilets & showers, cooking facilities), All camping, concession, park & community fees, Recovery gear & satellite phone for emergency use, You camping gear (tent, chairs, cutlery, torch, etc), Fishing permit obtainable from Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, fishing tackle and bait, Medical and emergency travel insurance (compulsory), al camp equipment (field toilets & showers, cooking facilities). July 2019. It is a caterered trip, leaving from Terrace Bay 07h30. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbjNQHlCnZ8. Our first taste of the dunes today as we cross dropping into the Hoarusib river where it mouths into the Atlantic Ocean. We do not cross through the dunes into the Harmann's valley. Landscapes and solitary driving is on the menu for today as we will experience some of the most extraordinary landscapes. Day 6: Marble campsite to Puros . For the next couple of days we will keep ourselves busy exploring the Kunene River Mouth area. Tales of immense suffering and loss of life, but also of miraculous escapes and heroic recues in years gone by add to the fascinating experience of travelling along this coast up to the Kunene River mouth, where Namibia and Angola meet. We will travel from Cape Fria to the Kunene River Mouth, where we will reach the most North-Western border of Namibia. August 2019. We pass interesting sites along the way as our guide feeds us with information on our surroundings and also gives advice and guidance on how to get the most out of your vehicle in this daunting terreain. Please ensure that you have sufficient medical and travel insurance. After a wondrous exploration of the mouth, we’ll head east into the dune belt. The Kunene originates in the Angola Highlands and makes its way through desert and mountains where it forms a delta in the Atlantic Ocean. Cultural excursion. Despite Himba life nearly ending in the 1980s, they have persevered, and their people, culture and tradition remain. The ecosystem of the area is massive shaping into landscapes that leave you speechless, more than 180 different species of Lichens, Welwitschias, ancient Bushman Circles and more. Accommodation 4 dome tents Children Open All year. We pass Red Drum and cross over to the Jan Joubert Mountain Pass to our camp for the evening. We make a brief stop and will hopefully find a cold beer at the local shop that represents the settlement. You will find some game in the area as animals congregates along the river. 14 to 20 October 2021 - Trailer tour with Conqueror. Most of the driving is on gravel roads and soft sand. This northern and most remote section of the Park is a stunning reminder of the power of nature, and it is sobering to visit such a timeless wilderness. If you do see them keep in mind that they are known to be aggressive. Find your dream tour today! Our destination is the mouth of the mighty Kunene River. TOUR DATES 2019: TO BE UPDATED SOON!! We take a drive up the river passing interesting sand castle formations and cross over to the most unreal landscapes and Lichen Fields. July 2019. But don’t let this discourage you as the story of the dunes fighting the river makes for interesting scenery and makes this day very enjoyable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv8XXGoBR4I. The name was first used by newspaperman, Sam Davis in 1933 and it has since stuck. Please do your own calculation, as you know your own vehicle best. Most travellers stick to what they know when venturing through Namibia. Today we will drive for a while in the Khumib River again but this time the Eastern side of it. Our last checkpoint is Mowe Bay, where the Skeleton Coast Park wardens live that patrol the park. Activities. We will remove radios and say our goodbye here. 9 days of glorious isolation and a well-deserved technological break. Our aim is to reach the Purros Community Camp which means we will hop from the Khumib to the Hoarusib River. The dunes are big, and it promises to be a true adventure. --Tour Type-- Chalet Accommodation Tented Accommodation Lodge Accommodation Day Trips Bush Camp Guided Self Drive Photographic Tour --Destination-- South Africa Swaziland Wild Coast Zambia Zululand Botswana Garden Route Lesotho Malawi Mozambique Namibia Richtersveld Cederberg Starting and ending at Palmwag Lodge, you can leave your car here (safe parking) and enjoy a few days filled with incredible … We start our adventure from Puros, a small Himba village in Kaokoland. This tour can be done with trailers, with a trailer booked tour, minimum eight vehicles. They are sometimes evasive, so we cannot guarantee a sighting. The sea also provides and we will catch a few fresh kabeljou (cod) or steenbras for the fire... On day 5 we pack our vehicles and head back south to Angra Fria where we turn east and exit the park. Most of the driving today will be done on soft sand. It is very important that everyone carries enough fuel. Following the Hartmanns Valley we head deeper into Kaokoland, land of the Himba which have been plagued by severe droughts, guerrilla warfare (during Namibian independence and the Angolan civil war) and the German forces that decimated other groups in Namibia. July 2019. You will fuel up and head out home. Birdwatching. The women are famous for rubbing their bodies with otjize, a mixture of butter fat and ochre, believed to protect their skins against the harsh climate. Spread the word. Most of the info is in the video - if you would like more, email Waldi at nwg@iway.na or simon@routeafricaexpeditions.com. The landscape is unreal and filled with ambiance. Be on the outlook for the turtles,we have a … Travel Uncharted is a bespoke tour operator based in Walvis Bay, Namibia. It is a highlight of the trip where lovers of wide-open spaces will certainly find their needs met! The Skeleton Coast is infamous for the many ship wrecks along its inhospitable shores. Break camp and then head for Orupembe. Kunene River Camp is a simple camp, however the Skeleton Coast safari is very much about the guiding and experience than the camps you stay at. 1.4K likes. Have you ever wondered how you could get into the Skeleton Coast Park and to the Kunene mouth, the northern dune field and those remote rivers and … We exit the Khumib River making our way back to the coast. Kunene Mouth The ‘Skeleton Coast’ has a reputation for being remote, inhospitable and steeped in an eerie history. We follow the Kunene River banks on the ridge of the dunes up to a point where we must leave the river and head for the Hartmanns Valley. Anyone welcome, open tour. A 25% deposit of the total is payable upon booking to secure your dates. The lodge is actually located at… From: Highlights of this trip include the Skeleton Coast National Park and Skeleton Coast Concession Area, Skeleton Coast Dune Driving, the rugged and very beautiful Kunene River Mouth and Hartman’s Valley, Green, Orange & Blue Drum Crossings, Puros and Hoarusib River +264 81 126 1119 +264 81 127 5241. skeletoncoast@wild-exp.com Camping – Community Camp at Marble Camp Site. It is possible to amend this route to allow for 4x4 trailers / caravans. It is also traditionally the domain of the desert elephants of the Kaokoland. Skeleton Coast - Kunene River mouth and Western Kaokoland tour! Wild Camping “Between somewhere and nowhere”. Another Kunene Mouth Expedition with the Namibia Scientific Society coming up on the 29th June 2020. Purros is largely a Himba area. We will supply you with breakfast and dinner. This unbelievable route stretches from Swakopmund all the way up to the Northernmost border of Namibia, the spectacular Kunene River Mouth. Kunene River Camp: Full Report. It is truly spectacular! He will be in radio contact with you at all times and impart a wealth of biological, cultural, historic and four-wheel drive knowledge. We pass by an old mine, where you just wonder how they did it. We offer off the beaten track safaris into the remote north-west of Namibia, the Kaokoveld and Kunene Region. The diverse wild & birdlife will keep our ornithologists on their toes, whilst the majestic dunes makes for the best adult playground where man & vehicle will be thoroughly tested. Kunene River Lodge is situated on the bank of the Kunene River, 100 km east of Epupa Falls and 50 km west of Ruacana Falls. Founded in 2016 by Paul Lombard and inspired by his love for Africa, the wilderness, and constant exploration. This is our last day together where I will take you to Sesfontein. Namibia is a land of stark beauty, fascinating detail and ancient landscapes. We enter the Park at the Ugab River, making way to Terrace Bay where we will fuel for the last time before heading deeper into the park. Day 7: Puros towards Sesfontein/Palmwag for refuelling . This route Your vehicle must at least have a 1000km range, in 4x4 circumstances. From here we enter the Skeleton Coast National Park via the beautiful Khumib river, steadily making our way to the coast where we will camp for our first night. The fun starts here as we head north along the beach until we reach Bosluisbaai where we will head into the dunes to our camp for the next couple of days. Radios will be installed in each vehicle. It’s an unbelievable sight, something everybody must see while it’s still possible. We backtrack until Angria Fria and exit the park via the Monotum River to Puros. Riverbeds, soft sand and dunes all stand between us and the iconic Kunene River Mouth. From the Kunene River Mouth we will backtrack 12km to Bosluis Bay where we will set up camp for the evening Signs of life thousands of years ago is found at the Bushman Stone Circles and you just look and wonder. They just cannot get enough of the wide open, safe and clean space around them! Traveling from Bosluisbaai to the upper part of the Hartmanns vallei through a beautiful dune belt, with seriously high dunes. This tour offers you a walk-through history, ambiance and culture. If this is going to be your first introduction to the Namib it will really be an exceptional experience. Please enquire with us about this option. 4WD Safari. Our team’s passion and extensive knowledge of Southern Africa are the tools used to design experiences of a lifetime, offering an off-the-beaten-track adventure. The ecosystem of the area is massive shaping into landscapes that leave you speechless, more than 180 different species of Lichens, Welwitschias, ancient Bushman Circles and more. After 80 km of unspoiled beaches, we reach the Kunene River Mouth. Day 5: Kunene to Marble Campsite . Our last night is spent at Puros Bush Lodge & Camp. Two-way radios for vehicles, camp shower and toilet during wild camping. Communal, permits, concession and camping fees. With Kunene Tours and Safaris, you will go to the most remote and spectacular regions of Namibia. Interesting points to be visited during the day includes the diamond mining attempts of the Schoeman family, the crash site of the Ventura Bomber that tried to rescue the survivors of the Dunedin Star. A journey to the most North-Western part of Namibia. With more than 15 adults guests can request their own specific dates. And then, just when you think you have seen it all, we reach the mouth of the Kunene River. We turn sharp and work our way to the Khumib river where we will sleep in the area. May 2019. For the next couple of days we will keep ourselves busy exploring the Kunene River Mouth area. This tour offers you a walk-through history, ambiance and culture. Another Kunene Mouth Expedition with the Namibia Scientific Society coming up on the 29th June 2020. The diverse wild & birdlife will keep our ornithologists on their toes, whilst the majestic dunes makes for the best adult playground where man & vehicle will be thoroughly tested. Spread the word. You will travel in specially adapted 4x4 vehicles far from roads, fences and people, but luxury will always be at hand. The Kaokoland and Kunene River tour is a short 7 day guided wild camping safari that takes you into the heart of the north-western side of Namibia. We work our way further down the river almost to the point where we will exit the Skeleton Coast Park, a point of no return. The route passes through seasonal rivers and the famous Skeleton Coast National Park. The Skeleton Coast is infamous for the many ship wrecks along its inhospitable shores. The river mouth changes weekly and always offer a surprise once you get there. Boat trip. Most of the info is in the video - if you would like more, email Waldi at nwg@iway.na or simon@routeafricaexpeditions.com. The best way to describe today is “it’s not that far, but quite a distance". Catering for this tour is optional and will be discussed when your tour is booked. September 2019. Treat yourself to an epic fishing trip to the Kunene Mouth There are spaces available on our trip to Kunene Mouth from 13th - 18th February. Here we wild camp on one of the last dunes before we reach the rugged gravel roads of Kaokoland. We take travellers off the beaten track to discover one of Namibia’s last remaining true wildernesses. Tours. It is truly spectacular! Kunene River Mouth – Skeleton Coast / Kaokoland; Lüderitz to Walvis Bay – Namib Desert; Photo Gallery. Tour price will be adjusted accordingly. SKELETON COAST - FOS de KUNENE - KUNENE MOUTH TOUR A coast of loneliness, contrasts and history. Day 4: Kunene-mouth to Hartmann Valley and Kunene River. Kunene Tours & Safaris, Swakopmund, Namibia. The general tour starts from N$ 14,500.00 per person and a minimum of 12 paying adults is applicable. Costs are based on current government taxes and regulations, should this change we will have to adjust the tour cost accordingly. There are two different routes on the Swakopmund - Kunene river mouth - Kaokoland tours one including 45 km dune driving and the other one without the dune driving which will only be over 6 days. Any accommodation upgrades or changes to the tour plan. Early morning, we meet at the Shell service station on the corner of Henties Bay Road and Dr. Schwietering. The red mixture is said to symbolize earth's rich red colour and the blood that symbolizes life. The dunes around the camp provides a haven against the ever persistent wind, and also makes for the biggest sandpit for the younger ones. Your tour leader is an experienced adventure guide. And then, just when you think you have seen it all, we reach the mouth of the Kunene River. Today we will reach the Kunene mouth,first over some dunes and stop to have a beautiful view over the “borsluisbaai: Before arriving at the Kunene you will be warned not to go too near the water as there could be some crocodiles. Tales of immense suffering and loss of life, but also of miraculous escapes and heroic recues in years gone by add to the fascinating experience of travelling along this coast up to the Kunene River mouth, where Namibia and Angola meet. 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