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.
Discover everything about this location.
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.
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
Namibië Self Drive 14 Dagen - Lodge only
