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🌎  Namibia 🇳🇦

📍  Khowarib Schlucht

✈️  Ondangwa Airport (OND)

🚗  477.7 KM

⏱️  12 hours, 46 minutes

Khowarib Gorge (Khowarib Schlucht) is a remote and scenic natural attraction in Namibia's Kunene Region, best explored by 4x4 vehicle due to its sandy and rocky terrain, and is generally recommended as part of a guided tour, though experienced off-roaders can attempt self-drive. The ideal time to visit is during the dry season (May to October) to avoid flooded riverbeds that make passage difficult or impossible in the wet season. While there's no direct entrance fee, costs involve 4x4 rental, fuel, and especially guided safari packages which can be significant for multi-day trips exploring the region. A typical visit through the gorge itself might take a few hours to a full day, often integrated into a longer safari, offering insights into desert-adapted elephants and Himba culture. Essential insights include preparing for self-sufficiency if self-driving and showing respect for local communities.