Epupa-Falls, Namibia, Kaokoland, Kunene Region
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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
Views: 3
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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