Nestled on the banks of the Kunene River, Epupa Falls Lodge offers comfortable accommodation in the heart of northern Namibia. Whether you’re exploring the spectacular Epupa Falls, meeting the local Himba communities, or simply looking for a peaceful stop on your self-drive adventure, our riverside chalets provide the perfect place to relax and reconnect with nature.
From sunrise over the river to unforgettable African sunsets, every stay is shaped by the beauty and serenity of this unique landscape.
There’s something special about waking up beside the Kunene River. Spend your mornings watching the light dance across the water, enjoy breakfast surrounded by birdsong, and end your day on your private veranda as the sun sets over the river.
Our chalets have been designed to blend comfortably into the natural surroundings while providing everything you need for a relaxing stay.
Each chalet has been thoughtfully equipped to ensure a comfortable stay while allowing the surrounding landscape to remain the main attraction.
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✔ En-suite bathroom
✔ Comfortable beds
✔ Daily servicing (if applicable)
✔ River views
Whether you’re travelling as a couple, with family, or exploring Namibia on your own, Epupa Falls Lodge offers a welcoming base from which to experience the region.
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Perched on a wooden deck and shaded by lush vegetation, the lodge restaurant and bar still open onto sweeping views of the river and the falls. Two meals a day come included with every chalet and budget-unit stay, out of Christa’s kitchen. A swimming pool sits on higher ground behind the campsites — the ideal spot to escape the midday heat — and our on-site masseuse offers pampering for guests looking to unwind after a day out on the river walks and Himba experiences.
Built on stilts right at the edge of the Kunene, these five free-standing chalets offer a direct view of the falls. Each sleeps two and includes a fan, en-suite shower, and unobstructed river views.
From N$2,600pp, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast (sharing)
Tucked into the corner of the property under swooping Makalani palms, this open-plan chalet offers space and privacy for two — a fan, small bar fridge, private lounge area, and en-suite bathroom.
From N$2,600pp, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast (sharing)
Three free-standing ground-level units, each split into two linked bedrooms with a private en-suite shower and WC — ideal for families or small groups, sleeping up to four.
From N$2,300pp, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast (sharing)
Six riverfront sites (plus two overflow) along the bank, each with its own boma/fire pit and a small wash-up area with running water. Bathrooms and showers are shared.
From N$300pp
We were booked in here for one night, and it was fine.
Maybe a little rustic, and I am not keen on a mix of chalet/lodges and campers, but apart from that it was quite comfortable and friendly.
Reception was good, and we were shown to our cabins promptly.
Each cabin is on stilts so the car can be parked underneath. A chance benefit of the risk of flooding?
In the cabin, a large, baboon-proof screen is lifted to open as a picture window over the river and head of the falls. Site security was good.
A nice bed and the necessary offices all self-contained. Cleanliness was not an issue. Lighting supplied by Solar panels, so no power points.
H&C water.
Meals were taken in the Restaurant building and service was prompt and friendly. No complaints.
It was good that the owner was on site and mixed freely with his guests.
Lots of birds on site too.
– Mfuwe
Epupa Falls Lodge is a 3-hour drive from Opuwo — the road itself is part of the experience — with no nearby airport, just a small runway about 5km from the lodge. It’s a different kind of hospitality than you’ll find further south: smaller, slower, and built by people who never left.
Dining here is rooted in local heritage, part of the lodge’s broader sustainability commitment. In Christa’s kitchen, every recipe adds to the culinary story of northwest Namibia — almost everything made from scratch, most of the fruit and vegetables grown in the lodge’s own gardens.
120 km from Opuwo
Ideal stop on a Kunene Region self-drive itinerary
Easy access to Epupa Falls