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Things to do in Kaokoland

6 curated things to do in Kaokoland, Namibia — hand-picked and kept current by Out & About SA. Updated August 2026.

Out & About SA lists 6 things to do in Kaokoland, in the Etosha & the North. They span Wildlife / Sanctuary, Tour / Experience and Adventure / Activity. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Namibia things to do guide.

Desert Elephant & Wildlife Tracking (Hoarusib & Hoanib)

Wildlife / Sanctuary

Etosha & the North

Guided tracking of desert-adapted elephants and other wildlife along the ephemeral river courses of the Kaokoveld

Himba Village Cultural Tour (Opuwo)

Tour / Experience

Etosha & the North

Guided visits to traditional Ovahimba homesteads around Opuwo where the semi-nomadic Himba people live

Kunene River Guided Excursions (Epupa)

Adventure / Activity

Etosha & the North

Guided nature walks, birdwatching and river excursions along the palm-fringed Kunene River at Epupa

Ovahimba Living Museum

Museum / Heritage

Etosha & the North

Community-run traditional Himba culture museum at Omungunda between Opuwo and Epupa Falls, offering craft, food and…

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Red Drum (Rooidrom)

Landmark / Sightseeing

Etosha & the North

An iconic red oil drum marking a remote track junction in the northern Kaokoveld, a landmark for overland travellers

Van Zyl's Pass

Adventure / Activity

Etosha & the North

One of Namibia's most challenging 4x4-only mountain passes, descending west into the Marienfluss Valley

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