{"id":10195,"date":"2026-05-24T06:14:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T06:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mat-travel.com\/?page_id=10195"},"modified":"2026-05-24T11:51:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T11:51:49","slug":"accommodation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mat-travel.com\/de\/namibia\/kaokoveld\/unterkuenfte\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Stay in Kaokoland"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kaokoland’s accommodation infrastructure is minimal by design. The region’s wilderness character requires minimal infrastructure; the accommodation that exists ranges from comfortable hotel in Opuwo to community campsite at Epupa to wild camping in the valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Opuwo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Opuwo Country Hotel:<\/strong> Mid-range; swimming pool; air conditioning; restaurant; reliable facilities. The most comfortable base for the Kaokoland region and the natural starting point for any interior expedition. Booking: through the hotel directly or through Mat-Travel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opuwo Lodge:<\/strong> Alternative mid-range option; similar facilities to the Country Hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Epupa Falls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Community campsite (Himba-managed):<\/strong> Basic camping in the Makalani palm grove above the falls. The most atmospheric option available. Pay on arrival; no booking system. Full guide: Epupa camping<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Epupa Falls Lodge:<\/strong> A small private lodge adjacent to the falls; tented accommodation with views of the cascade; restaurant. Better facilities than the community campsite; book directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sesfontein and Palmwag<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the southern edge of Kaokoland, Palmwag Lodge is the most established private lodge for the southern Kaokoland and Damaraland\/Kaokoland junction. The Rhino Camp at Palmwag is a tented camp specifically for the black rhino tracking programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Interior Camping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the Marienfluss Valley, Hartmann Valley, and along the approach tracks, community campsites managed by Himba families are available at designated points. These are basic (fire ring; basic toilet; no other facilities) and contribute directly to the family’s income. Wild camping beyond designated community sites is not appropriate in this communal land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camping in Kaokoland<\/a><\/strong>
Epupa Falls accommodation<\/a><\/strong>
Kaokoland private lodges<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Mat-Travel<\/a> for all Kaokoland accommodation booking.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Kaokoland’s accommodation infrastructure is minimal by design. The region’s wilderness character requires minimal infrastructure; the accommodation that exists ranges from comfortable hotel in Opuwo to community campsite at Epupa to wild camping in the valley. Opuwo Opuwo Country Hotel: Mid-range; swimming pool; air conditioning; restaurant; reliable facilities. 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