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REGION INFORMATION
BRANDBERG
Brandberg Mountain with its highest point, the Königstein,standing at 2,573 m above sea level and located on the flat
Namib gravel plains, on a clear day ‘The Brandberg’ can be seen from a great distance.
The Brandberg is a spiritual site of great significance to the San tribes. The White Lady rock painting, located on a rock
face with other art work, under a small rock overhang is one of the main Tourist attractions in the area.
KAOKOLAND
Kaokoland is one of the last remaining wilderness areas in Southern Africa. It is a world of incredible mountain scenery,
home of the desert dwelling elephant, black rhino and giraffe and the Himba people. The rugged landscape is especially
attractive during the early morning and late afternoon when it is transformed into softly glowing pastel shades. The south
of the area is characterised by rugged mountains with a number of watercourses, but north the scenery is dominated by
table-top koppies. The well-known Epupa Falls with a massive water drop of 60m is a popular destination in this region.
Visits to the local Himba tribes offer an insight into their uniquely adapted lifestyle.
KUNENE
The Kunene river flows from the Angola highlands southwards to the border with Namibia, then westerly direction along
the border until it reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The Epupa Falls lie on the river. Olushandja Dam dams a tributary of the
river, the Etaka, and helps to provide the Ruacana Power Station with water.