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Kunene Islands Campsite
Located in
Namibia :: Kaokoland
:: Ruacana Area
Category:
Camping :: Lodge Camp
Kunene Islands Campsite is an isolated, rustic private camp situated close to the Angolan Border and Kunene River. The campsite is in an unspoiled area of the world, suitable for campers who wish to rest in peace and quiet the campsites have communal ablution blocks. Stargazing is possible with either your own telescope, or by pre-arrangement with owners, who are avid star-gazers). They also have a swimming pool. Birdlife is abundant and you might even spot some fish-eagles.
As this is a community operated camp, it is not always possible to contact them. For camping we suggest that you just show up as the community will help you.
| Address : | Ovamboland, 31km or 44min W of Ruacana, Kaokoland, Namibia |
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| Postal : | P.O. Box 2395, Oshakati, Namibia |
| Contact : | Derek Brune |
| Contact 2 : | Deborah Brune |
| Cell : | +264(0)81 129 3931 |
| Cell2 : | +264(0)81 127 3931 |
| Gate Cell : | +264(0)81 129 3931 |
| Email : | Click Here |
| Cellphone Reception : | Nothing |
From Oshakati, travel west on the main road to Ruacana (180 kms), pass the Ruacana turn-off (continue west), pass the Ruacana Border Post turn-off, pass the Ruacana Power Station - road becomes gravel. Continue on gravel (drive slowly, there are dangerous rocky areas) - pass through small river (called Oiva River) - ford is shallow, 2x4 vehicles can pass. Continue about 4 kms to sign for camp.
| Best Time to Visit : | All year – be careful during rainy season |
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| Rates Quoted : | Per Person |
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| Base Currency : | NAD |
| Minimum Rate : | 100.00 |
| Maximum Rate : | 100.00 |
| Updated for : | 2023 |
| Comments : | NAD80 per camper, NAD100 per tent user NAD10 per vehicle, Children under 14 free of charge. |
| Payment Methods Accepted : | Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Foreign Currency |
| Types of Foreign Currency Accepted : | ZAR |
| Nearest ATM : | Ruacana, Uutapi |
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| Nearest Bank : | Uutapi |
| Languages spoken : | English |
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| Restrooms, Safe Parking Available |
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| Number of Sites : | 25 | |
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| Is water available? : | Unknown | |
| Is water drinkable? : | Unknown | |
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| Picnics, Mountain Biking, Boat Trips, Scenic Flights, Stargazing, Photography | |
| Notes on Activities : | (Some activities may be offered nearby). |
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| Closest Town : | Ruacana |
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Drive carefully and slowly on gravel road. Be careful during rainy season which is February-March. Shuttle service available on prior arrangement. Kunene River may be canoed or rafted but there are a lot of crocodiles in river. It is on a border river (i.e. river may not be crossed). Fishing for bream and catfish only. (May-13).
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