Namibia
The Kaokoveld is part of the Kunene Region in the far north-west of Namibia. The Kaokoveld is bordered by the Kunene River in the north, the Atlantic Ocean in the west and the Central North Region in the east and the Damaraland.

What type of climate does Namibia have?

subtropical desert climate
Mostly, Namibia has a subtropical desert climate characterized by great differences in day and nighttime temperatures, low rainfall and overall low humidity. Namibia experiences winter and summer at opposite times as Europe and North America and they correspond to the Dry and Wet seasons.

Is Namibia a tropical country?

Namibia, formerly South-West Africa, has a sub-tropical climate, desert along the coast and in the south, and arid, but with a rainy season from November to March, in inland north-central areas and in the north-east.

Is Namibia mostly desert?

Namibia’s Coastal Desert is one of the oldest deserts in the world. Its sand dunes, created by the strong onshore winds, are the highest in the world. The Namib Desert and the Namib-Naukluft National Park is located here.

What does Kaokoveld stand for?

Kaokoveld (Kaokoveld) is a region (class L – Area) in Kunene, Namibia (Africa) with the region font code of Africa/Middle East. It is located at an elevation of 1,263 meters above sea level. Its coordinates are 18°0’0″ S and 13°0’0″ E in DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) or -18 and 13 (in decimal degrees).

What is the time zone for Kaokoveld?

The standard time zone for Kaokoveld is UTC/GMT+1, but since Daylight Saving Time (DST) is in effect the current time zone is UTC/GMT+2. In 2021 DST starts on 4 Apr 2021 and ends on 5 Sep 2021. A Region is an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics.

What is there to do in the Kaokoveld?

Besides that a visit of the Epupa Falls, the Ovahimba Living Museum and other traditional villages, the visit of the Skeleton Coast and the search for desert elephants and desert lions are worthwile. More Camp Aussicht is a unique restcamp in the Kaokoveld situated south of Opuwo.

Can I travel the Kaokoveld without a 4×4?

Visitors should not travel the Kaokoveld without a 4×4 and even a visit to Epupa should be done in a four wheeler. The summers in the Kaokoveld can be very hot. Temperatures of up to 40°C can be reached. The average annual rainfall varies greatly from west (nearly no precipitation) to east (up to 400 mm).