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An ideal destination for thrill, excitement, and adventure.
Duration: ± 3 hours / N$1 035 per person / Soft drinks & water included
Guided visits depart after breakfast as mornings the best time to experience the activities at the villages.
Duration: ± 1.5 hours / N$520 per person
A little hill overlooking the Epupa Falls is the perfect place to be at sunset.
We depart from Epupa Camp to be in time for a walk at the falls and a drive to the sundowner spot.
Transport is provided in our open safari-style vehicles.
Duration: ± 3 hours / N$1 035 per person
This is our most popular activity for a good reason.
Being on the Kunene River in this arid area of Namibia is beyond awesome.
It is not white water rafting, no need for previous experience but you need to do some paddling.
If the Kunene River is in flood we cannot offer this activity.
Also if the river is too low for the rafts, which is most often December/January, before annual rains.
We offer two trips per day, 9.00 & 14.00 departure time.
This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests.
Duration: ± 2.5 hours / N$420 per person
Our guides can take you along the river or into the surrounding hills to explore the flora and fauna of Kaokoland.
Departure time is flexible but best early in the morning.
Bottled water supplied.
30 minutes - 90 minutes / From N$450 - N$1 000 per person
Our in-house massage therapist offers Deep Tissue and Swedish massages.
Bookings need to be done at reception upon check in.
Duration: Flexible / POR
The Kunene River and surrounding area offer a variety of habitats for birds with ±240 recorded species.
For birders, we can offer three kind of experiences:
River raft on the Kunene River with river guide (for the paddling) and a birding guide,
Hiking along the river and at Epupa Falls with a birding guide,
Guided drive towards the mountains and hiking in a beautiful gorge with a birding guide.
Recently (May 2025) the Angola Cave-Chat has been spotted by our birding guide and guests.
The Rufous-tailed Palm Thrush is a permanent resident at Epupa Camp.
Due to the nature of this activity it will be exclusive for guests interested in birding.
The duration and departure time depends on your needs and needs to be booked well in advance.
Please contact reservations@epupa.com.na to arrange
Our guide will introduce you to the family in the village and act as translator. After the custom introduction you can interact with the family and photography is allowed. The Himba is one of the last nomadic nations in Africa still following traditions in daily life and worship.
These Himba villages are homesteads and not staged for the purpose of tourism.
Depending on your interest, we can also visit a traditional Himba graveyard and the local primary school.
Our rate per person includes the guide, transport, payment towards the Himba village and soft drinks.
Compensation for the Himba family is by means of food supplies instead of cash.
Epupa is situated ± 180 km from Opuwo, the closest town, and thus very difficult to obtain food supplies.
The Epupa Falls is a series of cascades that drops about 40 m over a distance of approximately 1.5 km. It is known as the Monte Negro Falls in Angola.
Watching the Epupa Falls and its white mists of water against the red colours of the surrounding rock walls during sunset is a breath-taking experience.
Enjoy sundowner drinks of your choice with snacks served by our guide.
You will return to Epupa Camp to be in time for freshen up before dinner.
Our rate per person includes the guide, transport, payment towards the Epupa community member maintaining the area, beverages of your choice and snacks.
Rafting guests will be transported with our open safari-style vehicles upstream to the starting point.
Our qualified and experience guides will provide you with all the necessary equipment and safety guidelines.
We allow rafters ample time to enjoy the scenery, taking photos and a halfway stop for refreshments.
If you do not want to paddle or are a bit wary of the water, we can offer 8-seater rafts where our guides do the paddling and steering.
More fun are the 2-seater rafts, where you and your partner do the paddling and steering.
Our rate per person includes the guides, transportation, all equipment and soft drinks.
Helmets, safety jackets, and dry bags for cameras and other personal belongings are provided.
Enjoy stunning views of the Kunene River, snaking through the deserted landscape.
The Kunene region has an estimated one person per square kilometer population density.
Depending on your interests, we offer guided walks to one of the following:
Birding walks at Epupa Falls and the surrounding area.
Explore the flora and fauna and enjoy the breathtaking view of Kaokoland with our hiking services.
Admire the stunning views of the Kunene, snaking through the deserted landscape.
During your hike, you will likely come across Bushman’s poison bushes with their beautiful but deadly pink flowers and large Euphorbia bushes.
The poisonous milky-white latex of these bushes was used by the San and Himba for hunting. You’ll also come across the makalani palms, mopane scrub, and the flat-topped umbrella thorn named Acacia Tortilis.
The vivid colours and chirps of the colourful birds will definitely give you a soothing experience. We’ve named a few of the many species of birds that you’ll watch. See below:
