D3700 along Kunene River, now upgraded

Kunene River famous 4WD track now easy driving!

Typical view D3700. You follow Kunene River
Namibia 2019

We are following the 96 kms riverside track from Epupa Falls to Kunene River Lodge in our Toyota Fortuner. The road used to be a famous 4WD track but has recently been major upgraded. Now its very easy to use in the dry season.

D3700, had a major upgrade, now fine conditions
Namibia 2019

In the rainy season, it is another matter with many rivers passing the road. From Epupa Falls to Kunene River Lodge, there are two difficult passes. One is a bit of deep water passage. We tried to walk through at first and found solid ground for the car. The other difficult passage was a very soft sandy area passing a river bed. Several cars pass along the D3700 now it has been upgraded and its quite easy to get help. Still, drive carefully. There are many steep passages and no railings! Bring plenty of water (10 liters per person) if you have to wait for help. Also, remember to refill diesel at Epupa Falls. Can be sometimes be purchased in 5 liters  bottles near the grocery store (brick building). There is also a good tank in Rucana, but you can't be sure they have diesel.

D3700,  good gravel road but steep drive down hillside
Namibia 2019

D3700, children playing near soft sandy area passing a river bed
Namibia 2019

Kunene River constitutes the border between Angola and Namibia along this part of the river. At the beginning of this scenic route, we pass the Zebra Mountains on our right hand drive through the vast wilderness of northwestern Namibia heading for the remotely located Kunene River Lodge.

Later, we drive from Kunene River Lodge at Ruacana to Etosha. This is the fasted way now, don't go via Opuwo.

Reaching Ruacana, steep drive down hillside afterwards
Kunene River D3700, Namibia 2019