Capital: Opuwo.
Population: Approx. 120,762 inhabitants (2023), with a very low population density of about 1 person per km².
Naming: Named after the Kunene River, which forms the northern border with Angola.
The area was formerly also known as Kaokoland.
Landscape and nature: Kunene is characterized by a rugged, mountainous, and extremely dry desert landscape.
It borders the Skeleton Coast (with its famous wrecks and bones).
Key highlights include: The spectacular Epupa Falls on the Kunene River.
Desert-adapted animals such as desert elephants, black rhinos, desert lions, gemsbok, and mountain zebras.
A contrast between dry mountains and the green strip along the river.
Culture and population: The region is the traditional home of the Himba, a semi-nomadic pastoral people known for their centuries-old lifestyle, livestock farming (cows, goats), and red ochre skin dye.
Other groups include the Damara and Herero.
The region is relatively underdeveloped due to inaccessible terrain and drought, which makes agriculture difficult.
Economy: Main sources of livelihood are pastoral livestock farming, tourism, and limited mining.
Tourism is growing thanks to the unique nature, wildlife, and cultural experiences of the Himba.
In short: Kunene is a rugged, remote desert region with breathtaking landscapes, rare desert animals, and authentic Himba culture – ideal for adventurous travelers seeking peace and authenticity, but less suitable for mass tourism.
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