Epupa Camp
Accommodation in Kaokoland - Namibia
Situated east of the Epupa Falls on the banks of the Kunene River, in north-west Namibia is Epupa Camp. It is a small luxury tented camp that offers you a relaxing, yet exhilarating, few days of personalised service, excellent food and the seclusion of a lush riverine wilderness. Daily tariffs include accommodation, three meals, wine with dinner, coffee/tea and cake in the afternoon, all activities, taxes and duties.
With its waving palms, spectacular sunsets and perennially flowing waters, the Epupa area offers much to see, experience and do. Exciting geological and archaeological sites can be seen in the area. Birdlife in this riverine paradise is rich and varied, with some species endemic to the Kunene River environs.
Epupa Camp consists of nine luxury safari-style tents, each with two single beds and en-suite bathroom. All tents have electricity and mosquito netting. A dining room and sitting area face the Kunene River.
Epupa Camp offers guided tours to one of the Himba temporary villages. Learn about the sacred fire, the twin that stayed behind, the holy oxen and how a day is spent in Africa by people who have no calendars. 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.
The Epupa Falls, although not the biggest or highest in Africa, have unique beauty that entices visitors from all over. The falls are a short walk from Epupa Camp.
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Number of rooms: 9 Tents
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Check in time: 10.00
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Check out time: 11.00
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Activities
- Wonderful nature walks and informal hiking trails invite you to discover the flora and fauna of the area. Epupa's arid savannah, rocky cliffs, the river, and the accompanying vegetation create a bird lovers paradise.
- Of the few nomadic tribes left in this world, one is found in Namibia. The Ochre People or Himba, tall, graceful and lovely, who follow the seasonal rains as their ancestors have done since time out of mind, live in Kaokoland. We offer our guests a special introduction to the Himba people by means of a guided tour to one of their temporary villages. Learn about the sacred fire, the twin that stayed behind, the holy oxen and how a day is spent in Africa by people who do not need calendars. There are many questions regarding this unique people’s lifestyle. Our guides will introduce guests to the people in the village and show them how they live their daily lives. Photography is allowed after a customary request. To return the goodwill, we supply them with foodstuff such as maize meal, salt and sugar. Guests will also be taken to Himba graves and told about their customs regarding the dead.
- Interesting archeological sites close to Epupa Camp can also be visited.
- Relax with a sundowner on a hill overlooking the falls, giving you a breathtaking view and wonderful photographic opportunities of the Epupa Falls and Kunene River.
- Rock Engravings - Two very well preserved rock engraving sites dating back to the late Stone Age are within walking distance of Epupa Camp. It is said that San (Bushman) healers or shamans in a trance-induced state made these. The engravings consist mainly of geometric patterns and concentric circles believed to have been images from the outside world seen by the shamans.
- Birding - The Kunene River with its associated vegetation makes for a very unique birding experience. A host of Namibian inland endemic, including Barecheeked Babbler, Monteiro's Hornbill, Rüppell's Parrot and Whitetailed Shrike are common in the area. Specials include Rufoustailed Palmthrush (very common), Grey Kestrel (not so common) and Cinderella Waxbill (rare). The unmistakable cry of the African Fish Eagle reminds you of the presence of water where a number of aquatic species such as Black Crake, Goliath Heron and a variety of kingfishers can be observed.
- River Rafting - Epupa Camp offers the opportunity for
river rafting on the Kunene River. This is a complete new way to experience
the Kunene River and surrounding environment combined with the excitement of
river rafting. The river rafting experience lasts about 3 hours.
Rate - valid from 1 November 2007 - 31 October 2008
Full Board (FB)
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| Single Room |
N$2 250 |
| Double Room |
N$2 700 |
| Children (sharing with parents) |
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| Aged 0 to 4 years |
Free |
| Aged 4 to 12 years |
N$675 |
Rates are subject to change without prior notice
Directions
The best way to reach Epupa Camp is via Opuwo and Okongwati on the road D3700.
