Top Things to do in Kunene Region
Top 10 Things to do in Kunene Region, Kunene Region
Discover the best top things to do in Kunene Region, Namibia including Epupa Falls, Ugab River, Hoanib River, The Ovahimba Living Museum, Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park, Rock Engravings at Peet Alberts Koppie, Experience Darama Culture Museum, Petrified Forest, Otjikandero Himba Orphan Village, Organ Pipes.
Restaurants in Kunene Region
1. Epupa Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By Andrewschoeman - Skukuza, South Africa
We spent a afternoon and Morning at Epupa falls, the Falls are beautiful and we really enjoyed visiting there, it was quiet due to Covid 19 but I think when everything is open again it can be quite busy with Tourists, I found the afternoon visit the best for Photography. There are a number of falls along the river and you need to walk along the track on the hillside on the opposite side of the waterfall to get to see all the various waterfalls
2. Ugab River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States
We spent almost two weeks in Namibia (not nearly enough time, but not a bad amount to start with), going "everywhere" (okay, okay, the main touristy spots, but still, we covered some 2,000km) and seeing all kinds of cool sites and sights. Our time in the Ugab River was one of our favorite experiences for sure. First off, you can "do it" on your own--we did!--but you have to be smart about it. Obviously you can drive in the riverbed only when it's dry, and the second you see water, get out. People apparently get stuck all the time, so don't push your luck. If you're anywhere near the White Lady Lodge, you're pretty much in the middle of nowhere, so getting help would no doubt be timely and pricey. Better to just be smart in the first place. Secondly, talk to locals if you can, and see where they say the eles are. While we were having brekkie at some random point maybe 10km northeast of White Lady Lodge (in the riverbed), a local drove by and we asked him about the eles. Without his advice, we wouldn't have known they were only 20km or so further up the river and likely would have given up. We didn't though, and we were treated to six desert-adapted eles! It was cool to see one ramming a tree to shake off the leaves, and the others benefiting from it. After only a few minutes, the water started flowing our way (which was shocking, since we hadn't seen a drop of rain the previous week, so just know that water can "come out of nowhere"), and we had to scoot. Still, such a treat to find the eles and watch them by ourselves! So, so special. This was on 31 December, so a nice way to end the year :)
3. Hoanib River
4. The Ovahimba Living Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By StevenV2257
Fantastic campsite with a very friendly staff with many possibilities: the living museum, the baobab trees and a cave. Robert, a super guide, guided us during our visit to the nearby community. In addition to an earlier visit to the very friendly Himba community, we were also guided to the Zemba community. A very interesting and catchy experience. The campsite is very neat.
5. Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 116 reviews
6. Rock Engravings at Peet Alberts Koppie
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By EriAden
The engravings were clearly marked and there are lots of them to follow and look at. Each tells its own story. Make sure to take water with you as its a large area. The key can be obtained from the reception at Oppikoppi Rest Camp. Cost is R60/p and R100 key deposit. My girls enjoy the engravings very much because its part of our homeschool curriculum!!
7. Experience Darama Culture Museum
8. Petrified Forest
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 446 reviews
Reviewed By JaneN617 - London, United Kingdom
We had an excellent guide who took her time to explain everything to us. There are around 50 fossilised trees reckoned to be about 260 million years old scattered over an area of sandstone. The absence of roots and branches suggest that the trees did not originate here but were carried by floodwaters from retreating glaciers. After being deposited the logs were saturated with silica-rich water which penetrated the cells of the trees gradually causing petrification. There are toilets and a shop here.
9. Otjikandero Himba Orphan Village
10. Organ Pipes
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 262 reviews
Reviewed By jaagaume - Antony, France
Another of those geological anomalies. Spectacular for the size and height of the site. And there are toilets too.... appreciable in the context
