Okahirongo River Camp
Okahirongo River Camp
Hotel
Far away, in Namibia's distant north, on the border to Angola and hundreds of kilometres from civilisation and everyday life, the Okahirongo River Camp offers extravagant accommodation in a truly remote setting.
The scenery is magical in an outlandish way. Rugged mountains reach for the sun-bleached skies. A river winds its way through the dry and seemingly inhospitable land like an artery of life, encouraging palm trees to grow here and there amidst the stone.
The Kunene River marks the read more » border to Angola and the Skeleton Coast Park meets the camp on its western end. The setting is so secluded that the only feasible transportation is by light aircraft. The flight is sensational and allows you to admire the Otupambua rapids from above.
Where culinary delights are concerned, the camp leaves nothing to be desired. The cuisine's delightful creations ingeniously fuse African with Italian influences and accompany the resulting delicacies with select South African wines and perfect service.
In total, the Okahirongo River Camp accommodates no more than fourteen guests at any one time. Five luxurious double tents and a large family villa with two bedrooms are available. All units offer both an indoor and open-air shower and command a view of the nearby river from a private terrace.
The Okahirongo's main building marks the start of the river rapids. For your comfort and convenience, it offers two lounges, a reading room, souvenir shop and a restaurant facing the river. At the heart of the facilities is a pool complete with a large sundeck.
Not far from the camp, in the Kaokofeld, lies the home of the legendary Himbas, the continent's last true nomads. All of the Okahirongo River Camp's activities and excursions include at least one visit to a Himba village.
The Ovahimbas have refused to surrender themselves to the blessings and curses of modern-day civilisation and still lead their life's in accordance with their age-old traditions. The villages accommodate a number of families that house in huts built from wood, earth and dung.
Then, of course, educative and entertaining game and scenic drives are being offered. Sturdy all-terrain vehicles take you into the mountains and through the red sand dunes. Moreover, you may also join a boot tour with the chance to observe crocodiles and the diverse birdlife.
Hiking is also a popular activity. Especially recommendable are the hikes down the Marienfluss Valley in the early morning hours. You may request to have picnic basket arranged or to have breakfast set up on the river or amidst the red dunes.
Dinner is always served on the jetty. Rain is hardly ever a problem in these dry lands. Travel to heart of nothingness and spend memorable days at the sustainable Okahirongo River Camp for a taste of Namibia's rugged wilderness!
Living
Experience absolute peace and quiet, pristine nature and the stark beauty of remote Namibia at the Okahirongo River Camp. The camp accommodates a maximum of fourteen guests for an unforgettable stay at
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the heart of wilderness.
Five luxurious double tents and a large family villa with two bedrooms are available. All units offer both an indoor and open-air shower and command a view of the nearby river from a private terrace.
The luxury tent chalets charm the guests with their minimalistic but high quality African-style furniture. Absolute privacy is matter of fact considering the secluded setting of the Okahirongo River Camp.
Especially noteworthy, the spacious and finely appointed family suite featuring two double rooms. It is a holiday hideaway par excellence – the perfect destination to escape from everyday life and the hectic to and fro of modern civilisation for a while.
Each of the luxurious chalets sports a ventilator, a safe and a billowing mosquito net to ensure a carefree night's rest. The family villa has been equipped with the needs of children and their parents in mind. The amenities include a high chair and a cot. A babysitting service is available.
The Okahirongo's main building marks the start of the river rapids. For your comfort and convenience, it offers two lounges, a reading room, souvenir shop and a restaurant facing the river. At the heart of the facilities is a pool complete with a large sundeck. Kick back and unwind, relishing the hot African sun and cooling down with a splash in the pool every now and then.
Where culinary delights are concerned, the camp leaves nothing to be desired. The cuisine's delightful creations ingeniously fuse African with Italian influences and accompany the resulting delicacies with select South African wines and perfect service.
The Okahirongo River Camp is something quite unique, an outpost that offers every comfort imaginable far, very far in Namibia's remote north west!
Activities
The scenic landscape and pristine wilderness that are the luxurious Okahirongo River Camp's spectacular backdrop offer a host of activities that let time fly and create memories to last you a lifetime.
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First and foremost, there are the excursions to a traditional Himba village the Okahirongo River Camp organises with perfection. It is a fascinating and very stirring encounter to meet these people who still uphold their age-old customs and traditions.
The Himba are one of the last nomadic people on the African continent and these parts of Namibia are so distant and remote that the Himba were successful in avoiding most influences from modern-day civilisation.
Set off to explore the Okahirongo River Camp's scenic surroundings on an early morning hike or join the scenic drive into the mountains. Or would you rather sip a sundowner perched atop a golden sand dune?
The region may be remote, dry and seemingly inhospitable but offers plenty of activities, something to do for everyone. For example, there is the Kunene River that runs close by.
Settle down, make yourself comfortable and drop a line into the water, hoping to hook some dinner. Moreover, the Kunene River is like an artery of life: Countless bird species flock to the water.
You may take long hikes along the river banks to experience more of the region's unique flora and fauna. Alternatively, join one of the guided boat safaris. Keep you eyes peeled for crocs on the river banks.
Having arrived on a plane, you may take to the air again for pure leisure. On a scenic flight you will visit the nearby Eupupa Falls and admire the stark beauty of the landscape from a bird's perspective. Touch down near the Angolan border for a delicious picnic before heading back to the camp.
