Welcome to Omarunga Camp Namibia. On the banks of the Kunene River, only a short walk upstream from the spectacular Epupa Falls lies the Omarunga Camp.
Discounts may be available for children sharing with adults, please specify the ages and number of children when making your booking or requesting a quote.
| January 2024 - December 2024 | |
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| Rooms | Per Room Per Night |
| Luxury Safari Tent |
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| Camping | Per Person Per Night |
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| January 2025 - December 2025 | |
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| Rooms | Per Room Per Night |
| Luxury Safari Tent |
Please enquire |
| Camping | Per Person Per Night |
| Camping | Please enquire |
Epupa Camp offers a serene retreat along the Kunene River, surrounded by natural beauty and cultural engagement. The camp provides a range of accommodation options designed for comfort and a unique wilderness experience. Guests can enjoy standard amenities such as electricity, mosquito netting, and shaded verandahs to relax and enjoy the river view.
Epupa Camp features luxury safari-style tents on stone platforms. Each tent accommodates two people with two single beds and an en-suite bathroom, offering comfort while keeping guests close to nature.
The tents also have mosquito netting, electricity, and a shaded verandah with views of the Kunene River, ideal for watching the sunset in tranquillity.
The camp also offers exclusive campsites located under large ana and makalani trees, providing a shaded, private, and tranquil space along the riverbank. Each site features private ablution facilities with hot and cold water showers, flush toilets, and two hand basins.
The spacious sites easily accommodate groups of up to 10 guests with 5 vehicles or off-road trailers and caravans, ensuring comfort in the wilderness.
Large makalani palms overhead provide welcome shade from the midday sun. The adjacent dining room and lounge area also face the Kunene River, along with a lounging pool for cooling down from the midday heat, or enjoying a glass of sparkling wine while watching the sun set.
Omarunga Camp offers a variety of immersive activities and excursions, allowing guests to experience the local culture, natural beauty, and adventure of the Kunene region.
Discover nearby Himba settlements, relax at scenic sunset spots, or enjoy a bird-watching trip along the river. Our guides are ready to ensure a memorable experience.
Join one of our knowledgeable Himba guides on a tour of a local Himba village, where you’ll gain insight into the customs, beliefs, and daily life of this fascinating nomadic culture. You may take photographs and will also visit a traditional Himba graveyard.
Every evening, approximately an hour before sunset, we take guests in an open safari vehicle to a hill overlooking Epupa Falls. Relax and enjoy a sundowner as the desert landscape transforms with breathtaking colours and shadows.
For adventurous guests, we offer half-day or full-day rafting and canoeing trips down the Kunene River. After transport to our upriver launch station, our qualified guide will provide all necessary equipment and prepare you for an exciting river expedition.
For bird enthusiasts, we offer half-day birding trips along the river. With the help of our expert guide, discover some of the 238 bird species in the Kunene region, including Cinderella Waxbill, Rufous-tailed Palm-Thrush, African Paradise-Flycatcher, and Goliath Heron, among many others.
Join our daily guided walk to Epupa Falls, following a scenic path past calm waters leading to the dramatic cascades. Experience the 700-metre-long and 35-metre-high falls, with flow rates ranging from 20 m³ in winter to 800 m³ in summer.
Our guides can lead you along the river or through the surrounding hills of Kaokoland, where you’ll encounter unique flora and fauna. Discover Euphorbia bushes, mopane scrub, and umbrella thorn trees as you enjoy panoramic views of the Kunene River winding through the desert landscape.
Epupa Camp works closely with the local community to provide them with access to development opportunities and direct benefits through tourism.
Epupa Camp has a sound ecological policy that includes removing all solid waste from the area and, whenever practical, recycling waste.
Epupa Camp is situated on the banks of the Kunene River in the Kunene Region, also known as Kaokoland in northern Namibia. To reach us from Opuwo, take the DR 3700 gravel road heading north. Epupa is approximately 180 km from Opuwo, roughly a three-hour drive.
The route is scenic but slow, with several dry river beds to cross, herds of farm animals, and encounters with nomadic Himba communities along the way. After 100 km, you will reach Okongwati.
On arrival at Epupa, follow the signs for Epupa Camp through the charming village. We are located about 800 metres upstream from the main falls. A 4x4 vehicle is recommended, especially during the rainy season.
Drive west along the Kunene River via Swartbooisdrift, then take DR 3701 towards Epembe and turn right onto DR 3700 through Okongwati. The journey from Ruacana to Epupa Falls is approximately 250 km, taking around five hours. A 4x4 vehicle is recommended. Upon reaching Epupa, follow the signs for Epupa Camp, which is located about 800 metres upstream from the main falls.
The road along the Kunene River is a challenging 4x4 route and can take up to 10 hours from Swartbooisdrift to Epupa – under optimal conditions. This route is recommended only for experienced 4x4 drivers travelling in a convoy, with ample time, spare wheels, and the necessary equipment.
Epupa Camp is located on the banks of the Kunene River, offering picturesque views of the surrounding landscape near Epupa Falls.
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