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Stay at Kunene River Lodge – Family & Nature-Friendly Campground

Kunene River Lodge is a scenic campground perfect for families, couples, or solo travelers in North Western Region - Namibia.

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Kunene River Lodge

Namibia - North Western Region - Namibia

About Kunene River Lodge Camping

Kunene River Lodge is a campsite and guesthouse near Ruacana, in North Western Region, Namibia. Guests can enjoy 4x4 trails, fishing, and birdwatching during their stay. Nearby attractions include Oncocua, Ruacana Falls.

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Accommodation

  • Ground Cover: Grass & sand
  • Lights: Yes
  • People per Site: 2 - 16
  • Power points: Standard power point
  • Shade: All the sites have shade
  • Sites Available: 12
  • Tents Allowed: Yes
  • BnB: Yes

Facilities

  • Braai Grill: Yes
  • Cellphone reception: No
  • Credit Cards welcome: Yes
  • Washing up: Yes
  • Wheelchair Friendly: Yes

Directions and Road Condition

  • Access Road: Gravel road (dry season) & 4x4 (rainy season)
  • Closest Town: Ruacana
  • Directions to campsite: From Ruacana head west by the Kunene river for 60 km. From Opuwo take the D 3700 and D 3701 for 135 km.
  • Distance to Town: 60 km
  • GPS Campsite: S 17.35438 E 13.8813
  • Trailer Required: Standard trailer
  • Vehicle: Sedan

Ablution

  • Showers: Hot shower
  • Toilets: Flush Toilet

Activities

  • Bird Watching: Yes
  • Canoeing: Yes
  • Fishing: Fresh water: river
  • Hiking: Day hikes
  • Mountain Biking: Gravel roads
  • Other Activities: White water rafting and sundowner trips on the river
  • Swimming: River

4x4 Related

  • 4x4 Routes: Yes

Comments, Rules and Notes

  • Articles: Go! Namibia ( free supplement to Go!) March 2007, p. 12 - 20
  • Comments: Sited on the banks of the Kunene river, Kunene River Lodge nestles beneath a beautiful canopy of indigenous trees and forms an excellent gateway to the north-west of the rugged and beautiful Kaokaland region.
  • Additional Comments: Campsite next to the Kunene river
  • Note: Please note we are only accessible by 4x4 vehicles in the rainy season. During the dry season you can get through in a sedan or 2x4 vehicle.
  • Special rules: No radio, music or drumming allowed at any time.
  • Other: Chalets and bungalows

Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest

  • Oncocua

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    29,5 km from camp
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  • Ruacana Falls

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,2 (209 reviews)
    36,0 km from camp
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