Epupa-Falls, Namibia, Kaokoland, Kunene Region
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member g300td
S 16° 59.958 E 013° 14.432
33K E 312691 N 8119681
Breathtaking waterfalls and one of the major attractions in Namibia
Waymark Code: WMJN7N
Location: Namibia
Date Posted: 12/08/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
Views: 2

The Epupa Falls (also known as Monte Negro Falls in Angola) are created by the Kunene River on the border of Angola and Namibia, in the Kaokoland area of the Kunene Region. The river is 0.5 km wide and drops in a series of waterfalls spread over 1.5 km, with the greatest single drop being 37 m.The name "Epupa" is a Herero word for "foam", in reference to the foam created by the falling water.
The falls are a major visitor attraction in Namibia, because of the largely unspoiled environment, with fig trees, baobabs, makalani palms, and colored rock walls framing the falls.
(Text Wikipedia)
To reach the falls is not very easy.
If you are coming from Opuwo it will be better to have a 4x4.
If you are coming from Ruacana down the Kunene you need to have a 4x4.
Type: Block

Watercourse: Kunene River

Waterfall Height: 110

Seasonality: Perennial

Viewpoint: Top

Path Up and Down: None

Walk Behind: Not at all

Parking Coordinates: Not Listed

Seasons of Best Flow: Not listed

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