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Region in Namibia
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Kunene is a region in northwestern Namibia.
Oasis on the banks of the Uniab River, nicely set into the barren surroundings. Elephants may roam the river at night. Swimming pools, bar, restaurant, curio shop, basic travel supplies. There is also a small petrol station. Very well maintained, very friendly staff. Chalets and a campsite. Palmwag Lodge has been around for a long time but all visible infrastructure is brand new. The camp site has 13 camping spots on sand with shaded verandahs, hot water, electricity and light.
By public transport
Between towns you can catch a minibus. Opuwo has local shared taxis that can take you around.
The C39 from Outjo to Khorixas, the C40 from Outjo to Kamanjab, the C35 from Kamanjab to Ruacana, the C138 from Etosha, and the C41 to Opuwo, are all tarred.
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near an important deposit of petrified wood and the Twyfelfontein valley, known for its rock art
the capital of Kunene
the gateway to the Etosha National Park
connected to the rest of the world by 4WD-only tracks, this is the remotest part of the country and is the home of the Himba tribe
has the country's most inaccessible shores, dotted with shipwrecks
next to the D3700, Epupa, on the Kunene River, is a scenic waterfall on the Kunene River
the largest repository of San art in Namibia and a UNESCO World Heritage site
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