Namibia

Epupa Falls

The Kunene River spreads into different channels before dropping at several levels. Tall palms rise between the water. Up here, northern Namibia suddenly looks very different.

View trips from the region

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This is where the Kunene River fans out.

Epupa means ‘falling water’ in Herero. The name fits the place. The Kunene River splits into several channels and drops at different heights.

Epupa Falls usually refers to the highest waterfall, which is 37 metres high. Together, the falls stretch for around 1.5 kilometres.

This is not one single wall of water. Instead, broad waterfalls spread across the landscape.

Water and palms in Namibia’s dry north.

The amount of water and the width of the river have created a delta-like landscape around the falls. Tall palms stand between the different channels.

That combination shapes the view at Epupa Falls: water breaking into separate streams, green riverbanks and palms rising above the landscape.

You can camp along the water beneath the trees.

View trips from the region

From the riverbank. Or out on the water.

Around Epupa Falls, you can also see the Kunene River from the water. Boat trips, canoeing and sunset cruises are among the activities listed.

A visit to a Himba village is another option, adding a different side to your stop at the falls.

What you can do at Epupa Falls:

  • Boat trip on the river
  • Canoeing
  • Sunset cruise
  • Visit a Himba village

Self-drive trips in the region

Namibia
Namibië Self Drive 14 Dagen - Lodge only
14
days
from
1240
1240
p.p.
Red sand dunes stretching as far as the eye can see. Rugged rock formations rising from the desert. And elephants gathering to drink at a waterhole in Etosha. On this self-drive journey, you discover just how varied Namibia can be. You travel along endless gravel roads in your 4x4, explore rugged Damaraland and spend three days on self-drive safaris. And after a day of adventure? A comfortable bed awaits at your lodge or B&B. It's a chance to experience Namibia up close, without having to camp.
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Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls self drive
19
days
from
1990
1990
p.p.
The sun rises over the dunes of Sossusvlei. An elephant appears at a waterhole in Etosha. And further along, the lush landscapes of the Okavango and Chobe await. Over these nineteen days, you travel through three countries, with the freedom to make your own choices along the way. You camp in remarkable places, swap gravel roads for 4x4 tracks and finish with two nights at Victoria Falls. The final stretch? You can leave the driving to someone else.
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Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Windhoek - Victoria Falls self-drive
19
days
from
1990
1990
p.p.
A lion beside the track. An elephant slowly crossing your path. And at night, the sounds of the bush, right beside your rooftop tent. On this self-drive journey, you travel from Namibia's desert landscapes to Botswana's national parks, where the adventure takes on a new dimension. For four days, you venture deep into the wilderness, tackling rugged sandy tracks and staying at unfenced campsites. Your journey ends at Victoria Falls. You return your 4x4 in Kasane and leave the final stretch to someone else.
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