{"id":10183,"date":"2026-05-24T06:10:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T06:10:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mat-travel.com\/?page_id=10183"},"modified":"2026-05-24T06:10:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T06:10:33","slug":"how-to-get-there","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mat-travel.com\/de\/namibia\/kaokoveld\/anfahrt-wegbeschreibung\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting to Kaokoland: Routes from Opuwo and Beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"
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From Windhoek to Opuwo (700km, 8 to 9 hours)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Via Otjiwarongo and Kamanjab:<\/strong> Windhoek \u2192 B1 north \u2192 Otjiwarongo (250km; 3 hours) \u2192 C22 north-west \u2192 Kamanjab (420km from Windhoek; 5 hours) \u2192 C43 north \u2192 Opuwo (700km from Windhoek; 8 to 9 hours total)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The B1 and C22 are tar. The C43 from Kamanjab to Opuwo (280km) is good gravel; allow 3.5 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recommended split:<\/strong> Overnight in Kamanjab (Kamanjab Rest Camp; good facilities) rather than attempting the full Windhoek to Opuwo drive in a single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From Etosha (Anderson Gate to Opuwo, 420km, 5 hours)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Route:<\/strong> Anderson Gate \u2192 C38 north \u2192 Outjo \u2192 C40 north-west \u2192 Kamanjab \u2192 C43 north \u2192 Opuwo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This route connects the Etosha circuit directly to Kaokoland via Kamanjab. It is the most natural routing for visitors who are combining Etosha and Kaokoland; covering them as consecutive destinations in a north-westward direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From Damaraland (Palmwag area to Opuwo, 200km, 3 hours)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Route:<\/strong> Palmwag\/Sesfontein \u2192 various tracks north \u2192 Opuwo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The connection from the Damaraland circuit to Kaokoland is via the C43 and connecting gravel roads from the Palmwag area. This is a gravel and track route for 4×4 vehicles; excellent for visitors combining Damaraland and Kaokoland in a single programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Opuwo to Epupa Falls (170km, 2.5 hours)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Route:<\/strong> Opuwo \u2192 C43 north-west \u2192 Epupa Falls<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The C43 from Opuwo to Epupa is rough gravel and track in sections; 4×4 recommended; 2WD passable in dry conditions for confident drivers but not comfortable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

From Windhoek to Opuwo (700km, 8 to 9 hours) Via Otjiwarongo and Kamanjab: Windhoek \u2192 B1 north \u2192 Otjiwarongo (250km; 3 hours) \u2192 C22 north-west \u2192 Kamanjab (420km from Windhoek; 5 hours) \u2192 C43 north \u2192 Opuwo (700km from Windhoek; 8 to 9 hours total) The B1 and C22 are tar. 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