Omarunga Epupa-Falls Camp

It’s a long drive to Epupa Falls and I would want to be staying at Omarunga when I got there. Located right on the river above the falls. Great chalet deluxe rooms, very good food and bar area. Nice pool, all within walking distance to Epupa Falls. There is a campground here as well, I don’t camp but I’m sure if you do it’s nice! Just not my bag, I like deluxe accommodations, sleeping in a bed, air conditioning and a toilet and shower if my own! You can get close to the falls but not too close, it’s a long way down. I’ve seen them from drone footage but difficult and dangerous to see up close. Be prepared for a long four hour drive at least to and from Opuwa. Lots of Himba villages in the area which are always a pleasure to see from a distance! Enjoy and take your time!

We camped for 3 nights and enjoyed the beauty of the region and the exotic camp under palm trees with a nice cold pool a lot. The waterfront sites are small, ours was too sunny but you make a plan and what a stunning view! Nice walking along the river - careful big crocs around - viewpoint stunning with another more rustic camp up there - little shade! The ablutions are clean, showers hot. The fact that all sewage flows into an open un covered pit behind the building is totally unacceptable and causes a big stink around the area. The road to Epupa is horrible after the rain earlier in 2025. The Himba kids and some herders also try to stop your car which is sometimes dangerous. Don't drive too fast.

Nice tented rooms, beautiful falls. Staff will always be a challenge. But the one gentleman helped us with so many issues even fixing a flat tyre. Internet access is a problem. Food is average but understandable due to remoteness of this location.

What a wonderful haven after a long hard drive. In sweltering heat, it is a perfect place to stop and take a break. The campsite is excellent the pool a welcome location in the heat. The staff are super friendly and courteous. |We booked dinner and it was fantastic.||The falls are merely a short walk from the camp and are well worth the effort. Easy enough to access and offers superb views.||This is a location to visit.

I stayed here as part of a tour group of 6. The lodge is situated in an oasis right on the river with the Epupa Falls close by. It is a gorgeous area. The tents were comfortable but I had a major problem with the hot water. I couldn't regulate it and despite having the cold tap on full blast, it just got hotter and hotter. I ended up staying 2 nights without being able to shower. Not good.

|Highlights of our visit:|1. Clean and cosy rooms|2. Friendly and welcoming staff|3. The lodge is nestled in a secluded spot in the mountains, surrounded by beautiful nature scenery.|4. Breath taking hiking trails with spectacular views of the falls.|5. Delicious meals with friendly service. We enjoyed the springbok sirlion & top rated pizza's. Compliments to the chef.|6. Cold beer and a lovely swimming pool.|Thank you to manegement (Andrew) and his team! 10/10

We chose this campsite as the lodge allows campers to make use of the swimming pool and bar.|We were given Campsite No. 2 right on the river just above the falls so you can hear falls which is lovely.|The swimming pool is wonderful and although not icy (yay for me) cold enough to cool off.|No free WiFi for campers and you have to buy a coupon for N$100 for 500mb |The shared ablutions are nicely set out and clean. The water pressure in the shower is sufficient but the water doesn't drain fast enough so had to move right out from under the water to not stand in a puddle. |We are going on a hike with Tom this afternoon and looking forward to learning about everything that happens along this beautiful river.|Lovely campsite, enough for us to stay here for 2 nights. Very peaceful and well maintained.

100% recommendable! We stayed here for 2 nights in a tented chalet next to river Kunene. Not many tourists travel up to the north of Namibia but it’s the breathtaking nature and the friendly people and delicious food are worth it!