Khowarib Gorge
Khowarib Schlucht
A canyon cut by the upper Hoanib River, with year-round springs and steep cliffs. It is the gateway to the river valley and a hiking spot.
Khowarib Schlucht lies about 30 km east of Sesfontein. It is a gorge cut by the Hoanib River as it winds through the mountains. The gorge holds permanent springs and oases, and towering cliffs where baboons, klipspringers and many bird species are common. Desert elephants pass through occasionally. At the gorge mouth you will find a community campsite and lodge. You can hike along the riverbed or drive a 4WD into the gorge. During the rainy season the riverbed may have standing water and silt, so check road conditions first.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Ongongo Waterfall
- Fort Sesfontein
- Hoanib River Valley
- Purros
- Terrace Bay
- Hoarusib River Valley
- Skeleton Coast
- Möwe Bay