The Kunene
River
Rivers of Namibia
The Cunene River (Portuguese spelling) or Kunene River (Namibian spelling)
is a river in Southern Africa. It flows from the Angola highlands south to
the border with Namibia. It then flows west along the border until it
reaches the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the few perennial rivers in the
region. It is about 1,050 kilometers (652 mi) long, with a drainage basin
106,560 square kilometers (41,143 sq mi) in area. Its mean annual discharge
is 174 m³/s (6,145 cfs) at its mouth. The Epupa Falls lie on the river.
Olushandja Dam dams the river.
Proposed Epupa dam
The Namibian government has proposed building the Epupa Dam, a controversial
hydroelectric dam on the Cunene. The dam may threaten the local ecosystem
and therefore the economic basis of the local Himba ethnic group.
Attractions
Tourists frequent the
Kunene River
Lodge which offers water sports on the river including camping, rafting
and canoeing.
| Related links | Maps | Accommodation in the area | Activities in the area | ||||
| Hotels | Pensions | B&Bs | Lodges | Camping & others | |||
| Himba | General map | - | - | - | Epupa Falls Lodge | Omarunga Camp | Excursions to Epupa Falls from Opuwo |
| Opuwo | Kaokoland | - | - | - | Kunene River Lodge | Kapika Waterfall Camp | Kaokohimba Safaris |
| Kaokoland | Regions | - | - | - | Serra Cafema Camp | Epupa Falls Camp Sites | Himba tours |
| Oshakati | - | - | - | - | Ruacana Eha Lodge | - | Crocodile trails |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Sundowner tours/Car rental |
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