Travelling from Grootfontein on the B8 in a northern direction, the scenery becomes, after less than 100km, more African. Small settlements of thatched rondavels spring up close to the road and the bushveld becomes more dense and greener. Between the settlements, you can even find vegetable patches and fields of maize and millet. There are no fences and often goats, sheep or cattle cross the road. The closer you get to Rundu, the more frequently you find woodcarvers' huts along the side of the road. The Kavango are skilful woodcarvers.
The people of the Kavango originate in Angola. Many came to Namibia during the civil war. But the border is practically non-existant, since the Kavango have been living for centuries on both sides of the Okavango River. Most families have relations and friends on the other side.
Left: Kavango settlement. Oben: Woodcarver along the B8. Bottom right: Sunset in Rundu.
