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Kunene River Road: Epupa to Swartbooisdrift (D3700)
The D3700 follows the Namibian bank of the Kunene River from Epupa Falls east to Swartbooisdrift, about 90-94 km of slow, rocky and sandy 4x4 track through Himba country with the Angolan hills across the river.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Plan a whole day for the drive; sections may need clearing of rocks or branches. Travel with two vehicles, recovery gear and plenty of water, and avoid the route during the high-water months.
Weather check
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-17.0025, 13.2472
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- See Epupa Falls at sunrise
- Watch for crocodiles on the river banks
- Pass makalani palm groves along the Kunene
- Visit the Dorsland Trekker memorial at Swartbooisdrift
- Stay at a riverside camp near Kunene River Lodge
Field Radio Protocol
VHF-UHF Communication
Propagation Telemetry
Ridge Line
92%Gorge Floor
18%Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range
Regulatory Compliance
VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.
Technical Analysis
Total Ascent
+310 m
Total Descent
-208 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
5.6
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.25
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.
Difficulty Analysis
Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.
Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 67.8 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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