Why this route.
Why it works: remote wilderness ending at the Kunene River oasis.
- Sunrise balloon flight
- Rhino tracking with Save the Rhino Trust
- Himba village visit
Perfect for.
Day by day.
Sample camps shown below — your consultant can substitute alternatives in the same region and tier.
- Days 1–2Wilderness Kulala Desert LodgeKulala Wilderness Reserve, Sossusvlei · Wilderness Safaris
- Days 3–5Desert Rhino CampPalmwag Concession, Damaraland · Wilderness Safaris
- Days 6–8Serra CafemaKunene River
- Day 9DepartureOnward or homeward flights
On the map.
Photo gallery.
Includes & excludes.
Includes
- The standard items plus the balloon trip
Excludes
- The standard items
Handy hints.
What to pack
Lightweight, neutral-tone clothing with a warm layer for cool mornings, a waterproof jacket, a sun hat and well-worn boots. Full packing list on our Client Planning Reference.
Malaria
Parts of this route are in malaria areas — consult your physician or medical advisor before departure.
Gratuities
Tipping your guide and tracker is customary but never obligatory. See our full gratuities guidance.
Currency
US dollars are widely accepted at safari camps and lodges; carry small notes for gratuities and extras.
Planning tip
Serra Cafema offers what Wilderness calls the most authentic Himba cultural experience in Namibia.
Detailed itinerary.
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge shares the Kulala Wilderness Reserve's private gate access with its sister property Little Kulala, but at a larger scale and a more accessible luxury price point. 2 nights at this camp.
Desert Rhino Camp
Desert Rhino Camp is fundamentally a wildlife and conservation camp, whose principal attraction is access to the desert-adapted black rhino of north-western Namibia, tracked on foot in partnership with Save the Rhino Trust. 3 nights at this camp.
Serra Cafema
Serra Cafema is one of Namibia's genuinely exceptional properties and the clear flagship of the far-north portfolio — one of the most remote permanent camps in southern Africa, on the Kunene River right on the Angolan border. 3 nights at this camp.
Departure
Transfer to the airport or airstrip for onward or homeward flights. Transfer modes and flight timings are confirmed by your consultant.