Epupa Falls, Waterfall system in Kunene Region, Namibia

Epupa Falls is a series of waterfalls on the Cunene River, which forms the border between Angola and Namibia in the Kaokoland area of the Kunene Region. The river is about 0.5 kilometres wide here and drops over 1.5 kilometres in a chain of cascades, the greatest single drop being 37 metres. Fig trees, baobabs and makalani palms stand among colourful rock walls along the gorge.

The name comes from a Herero word meaning foam, named after the white water created by the powerful cascades. These falls mark a natural boundary between Angola and Namibia along the Cunene River valley.

The Ovahimba community maintains their way of life in this region, raising cattle and following ancestral traditions. You can observe their daily practices in villages near the falls.

You reach the falls on an unpaved road that can become challenging during the rainy season. Several lodges near the site offer accommodation, giving you different options for your stay.

The falls support specialized fish species and aquatic organisms adapted to life in the steep ravine. This biodiversity makes the site particularly rewarding for nature observers.