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KUNENE REGION
otherwise undeveloped area.
The Aba-Huab Campsite is a busy, bustling campsite located 9 km from the Twyfelfontein rock engravings.
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Situated in a scenic rocky mountain area, the sites at Snyfontein Camp overlook an attractive section of the Fish River.
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Doro !Nawas Granietkop Campsite, 20 km south-east of Twyfelfontein, offers exclusive, private sites in alcoves created by granite boulders.
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Campsite is set amongst quiver trees and dolerite rock formations in the !Knob !Naub Conservancy.
Situated near the town of Kamanjab, Hoada Campsite is surrounded by golden-yellow grass and mopane trees, boulders and birdsong.
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Situated northeast of Tses is Ganigobes Campsite, a basic facility with views over a riverbed.
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Perched on a hill in the midst of mountains overlooking a dry river course, is the Khowarib Campsite.
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Goamus Campsite is surrounded by the striking mountain landscape of Gibeon, a historical area where the Nama fought against and hid from the Germans.
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The Figtree Campsite, situated close to the Sesfontein Conservancy office, consists of four large sites in a grove of ancient sycamore fig trees surrounding one of the six Sesfontein springs.
elephants, which often wander through the campsite. Providing affordable self-catering accommodation in the area, is Puros Bush Lodge, with Himba settlements close by.
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Situated on the Khumib riverbank, the Marble Campsite is an attractive and well-equipped facility that represents a veritable oasis in the rugged surroundings.
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The Okarohombo Community Campsite is shaded by giant ana trees in the remote Marienfluss Valley along the Kunene River, with the mountains of Angola looming on the other side.
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Located in Maltahöhe, //Hai-Sores Campsite comprises six sites and several demonstration Nama huts.
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Campsite, 53 km from Kalkrand, is situated in the Hoachanas settlement, a historically important location for the Nama people.
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The Van Zyl’s Pass Campsite is only for those who are extremely well prepared for negotiating difficult and rough terrain to get there.
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Fonteine Community Restcamp can be found in the Twyfelfontein area of Damaraland. It offers campsites to travellers passing through.
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Puros Campsite is positioned on the banks of the Hoarusib River, stamping ground of Namibia’s desert-adapted
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Hippo Pools Campsite • Granietkop Campsite • N//goabaca Campsite
At the Epupa Falls Campsite, spread out among waving makalani palms, water rushes toward the falls and fine mist hovers in the air.
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House on the Hill is a self-catering stone cottage situated on a slope adjacent to the Marble Campsite.
CAMPING TIPS
Apart from the usual gear – tents, sleeping bags, cooking utensils, food, emergency supplies and a firstaid kit – consider packing the following to make your adventure more enjoyable: • • • • • • RON SWILLING
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Binoculars for catching sight of free-roaming game. Toilet paper – handy in all sorts of emergencies. Hand sanitiser, as it can be difficult to find clean water or facilities in some places. Items for campsite fun, such as balls, kites, frisbees etc, especially when travelling with children. Insect repellent for those buzzing and flying annoyances. Books and magazines for when relaxing under a tree. Water, water, water – rather too much than too little. Remember, Namibia is a desert country. Rope, which can be used to pull your car out of thick sand or even as an emergency washing line. Sunscreen – with Namibia’s bountiful sunshine, it’s always a good move to cover your sensitive areas with a protective layer of UVA + UVB cream (at least factor 30). Locks and protective covering for your valuables. Holiday stories are just not the same when the camera disappears halfway down the line.
Also keep in mind: • Firewood should always be purchased in a prepacked form, not collected from the veld. • Take along a small hatchet, firelighters and matches, two powerful torches and plenty of spare batteries. • Vehicle spares should include a spare wheel (preferably two), air compressor or pump, tyre gauge, battery leads, towrope, shovel and basic toolkit.
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