epupa falls lodge

Namibia's Closest Stay to Epupa Falls

Family Run on the Kunene River since 1990

You hear it before you see it. The falls drop 37 metres over a chain of rock, and Epupa Falls Lodge sits right on the edge of that noise — chalets on stilts, campsites along the bank, the Kunene River doing exactly what it’s done for longer than any of us have been alive.

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Thirty-Five

Years on the Kunene River

There are only a handful of places to stay at Epupa Falls. This is the one built by the people who’ve called this river home the longest.

Founded by Koos Verwey in 1990, Epupa Falls Lodge remains intentionally small. Five river-view chalets, three family units and one honeymoon chalet welcome no more than twenty-four guests at a time. That means quieter evenings, familiar faces and staff who know your name before your second sunrise.

Life here moves with the Kunene. For decades the team has worked alongside Chief Kapika and the local Himba community while caring for the fragile riverbank that makes this place so special. Dinner and breakfast are included with every stay, prepared from the ingredients and traditions of northern Namibia whenever possible.

Passion & Expertise

Privately owned and run for 35 years by Koos Verwey.

90% Local Materials

Built from Makalani Palms and the rocks from the area, Epupa Falls Lodge blends in perfectly with its surroundings.

Conservation

On the forefront of conservation, Epupa Falls Lodge not only preserves the Himba culture, but also aims to protect the Kunene riparian vegetation.

Culture

Epupa Falls Lodge & Campsite fully embraces the Himba culture and you can learn about the culture from the moment you enter camp.

EPUPA FALLS ACCOMMODATION

A Cultural Experience

Your Namibian experience begins here, overlooking the iconic Epupa Falls, in the far north-west Kunene Region of Namibia. Whether you choose one of our five river-view chalets, a pocket-friendly ground chalet or a campsite, eco-friendly accommodation and generous Namibian hospitality set the scene for an enriched private cultural experience. With one of the lowest guest footprints in Namibia, Epupa Falls Lodge offers space to breathe and reconnect with nature.

EPUPA FALLS LODGE ACTIVITY

A HIMBA EXPERIENCE

The air is still fresh from the night before, and the quiet touches your skin. Back in the city, you would have been stuck in traffic now. Here in the Himba Village in front of you, the fires are only starting now as the sun slowly makes its way over the nearest mountaintop. Making your way towards the fire, you sit down with the first Himba mother as she gets the maize going. She shouts to the first boy she sees to milk a goat. The day is only beginning now and you are in time to experience a bit of Himba goodness.

It could be you, right here, experiencing the Himba life as it is. You can even choose, for the first time, whether you would like to only visit for a few hours, or if you would like to stay overnight at the kraal and wake up in time for a pot of maize, freshly made on the fire in front of you.

What our guests say

We are adventurous people and even though we all over 54 we decided on this long drive and the falls are amazing. Tour accommodation, meals and service were excellent and I appreciate the effort that goes into making a sald where the baboons and birds are stealing everything. See you again

We had a wonderful stay at Epupa Falls Lodge in May. Campsite right on the water - ample space, quiet environment and breathtaking views.

Our two days at Epupa Falls Lodge was one of the highlights of our 6 weeks journey in Namibia. If there is one place I’d long to go back to then that’s it! The location is perfect, the pitches are right above the river, the staff is very friendly, the restaurant serves good food and the pool is also nice… they even offer massages. Ic you ask us: Forget victoria and the crowds there, go to Epupa and take the evening walk from the Lidge to the falls. Heaven!

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