Namibia · Angola · Southern Africa
Epupa Falls
On the Namibia-Angola border the Kunene River splits into dozens of channels weaving among baobab-studded islets before dropping a modest but wide curtain of falls. It's one of the few reliable water sources for the semi-nomadic Himba people who live along this stretch of river.
On the Namibia-Angola border the Kunene River splits into dozens of channels weaving among baobab-studded islets before dropping a modest but wide curtain of falls. It's one of the few reliable water sources for the semi-nomadic Himba people who live along this stretch of river.
Epupa Falls drops 37 metres (121 ft) across a face roughly 500 metres wide on the Kunene. It is a segmented-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Epupa. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Highest flow March-May after the Angolan highlands rainy season.
What you can do here
Camping
Falls where you can legally sleep within earshot of the water.
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
Wildlife & safari
Falls that sit inside serious wildlife country, where the water is only half the reason to come.
When to go
Highest flow March-May after the Angolan highlands rainy season.
Getting there
- Base townEpupa
- CountryNamibia, Angola
- RegionSouthern Africa, Africa
- AccessModerate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
On the map
-17.0167, 13.25
Quick answers
How tall is Epupa Falls?
Epupa Falls drops 37 metres (121 feet), across a face about 500 metres wide. It is a segmented-type waterfall on the Kunene.
When is the best time to visit Epupa Falls?
Peak flow is March to May. Highest flow March-May after the Angolan highlands rainy season.
What can you do at Epupa Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: camping, hiking, photography and wildlife & safari. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
How do you get to Epupa Falls?
The usual base is Epupa. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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