For anglers and non-anglers alike the drive through
the Namib desert or Parque National du Iona is
sufficient reason to visit Foz do Cunene. There
are three overland routes that one can take. Visitors
from the south approach via Oncocua and Iona having
crossed the border either at Ruacana or Oshikango.
This drive is only negotiable by 4 x 4 vehicles
and takes at least two full days. The scenery
is magnificent and is similar to that of the Koako
Veld which has made northern Namibia justly famous.
The inland route from Flamingo Camp to the north
takes approximately 11 hours, 340 km through a
diversity of landscapes in which one will see
herds of game, indigeonous tribal people, plains
littered with Welwitchias, and fascinating rock
formations. This route, on which 4 x 4 vehicles
are necessary, is not passable when the Curoca
River is flowing, which may be at any time between
November and April. [click
here to see map of area]
The coastal route from Flamingo Lodge to or From
Foz du Cunene is passable year-round but only
during the spring tides. This is a 230 km drive,
most of it along the beach which, for much of
the way, is bordered by high dunes which fall
precipitously into the sea. Behind these dunes
are a number of green oases and, near the southern
end of Baia dos Tigres, massive lagoons teeming
with fish and birds, must be negotiated. This
route is very dangerous and should not be undertaken
without the assistance of Angolan Adventure Safaris.
There is also an airstrip at Foz do Cunene which
is useable by experienced pilots. It has no navigational
aids or immigration post. Anyone interested in
flying in must contact us so that the necessary
arrangements can be made with the local officials.
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