The Ruacana Falls and the Epupa Falls have become a sightseeing highlight in recent years. These Namibian Falls provide for an exciting area to explore on a Namibian safari.

NAMIBIA SAFARIS AND THE RUACANA AND EPUPA FALLS:

The Ruacana and the Epupa Falls have become a very popular safari destination over the past few years. Bordering the north of Namibia, lays the Kunene River (water source for the Ruacana and the Epupa Falls), this river actually separates Namibia from Angola and provides access to the safari sightseeing highlights of the Ruacana and the Epupa Falls. This Namibian area is known as Kaokoland - a remote and beautiful wilderness characterised by table top mountains, hills and vast plains interrupted only by the odd rock. It is home to the Himba people, who are semi-nomadic pastoralists.  Our Namibian safaris include guided visits to the Himba to gain an insight into their daily lives. Our safaris can also be tailor made to your specific Namibia requirements - a magical visit to the Ruacana and the Epupa Falls is highly recommended.

The Namibia Kunene River, sometimes spelled Cunene, which flows from the Angola highlands all the way to the Skeleton Coast on the border of Namibia, gives rise to both the Ruacana and Epupa Falls. The Epupa falls are a series of drops which total some 60 metres over a distance of about 1.5 kilometres, and forms part of any Namibian safari to the area. The word “Epupa” originates from the language of the Himba people and describes the spray from the gushing falls found in this safari region.

Some 135 kilometres upstream from the Epupa are the Ruacana Falls, regarded as more spectacular when in full flow – the Ruacana Falls reach a height of 120 m and a breadth of 700 m making this Namibian attraction a magnificent sight to see.  White water rafting and canoeing are an added attraction on the river, although the appearance of the odd crocodile might hinder your Namibia safari enjoyment.  However, with our trained safari guides it will be nothing to worry about.

This Epupa and Ruacana area boasts some beautiful rock formations, with rich textured colouring, complemented by an array of trees, including the regal baobab. Spectacular sunsets and a wonderful array of birdlife from the African fish eagle to the family of kingfishers makes the Ruacana Falls and the Epupa Falls an inspiring Namibia safari destination.

Have a look at our Namibia safaris that pass through the Ruacana Falls and the Epupa Falls areas below. Find other Namibian attractions below that you might want to visit on your Namibia Safari.