Opuwo

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Opuwo is the main town of the Kaokoland area, and the capital of the wider Kunene region, in north-western Namibia. It has a population of 12,000.

Travel as a Muslim to Opuwo

About 720km north-northwest from Windhoek. The road is now tarred/paved all the way from Windhoek to Opuwo.

How to get around in Opuwo

Hire a car in Windhoek (preferably a 4x4 to visit remote villages). A normal sedan will reach Opuwo easily.

Actually with a capable sedan on good tires it is possible to reach Epupa Falls also - but do not attempt this in a car with poor tyres, and as there is one or two steep hills rear wheel drive is preferable. I travelled to Okongwati in a 2WD fine (@kenny.com)

What to see in Opuwo

Himba People, Epupa Waterfalls, Marienfluss, Desert Elephants, Off-roading in Namibia|Van Zyl's pass (4x4), Traditional villages of the Himba, Herero and Dhimba people.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Opuwo

Walk around one of the most interesting towns in Africa and experience it's diverse people. Buy some cultural ornaments from the street markets and support the local economy. Drive to Epupa waterfalls (180km north) or a nearby traditional village.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Opuwo

Well stocked grocery shops, Internet Cafe, Banks, Petrol & Diesel. Local craftspeople selling hand-made jewellery and other crafts - to be found on street, in particular outside OK Supermarket with selected Halal food.

Halal Restaurants in Opuwo

• Kaokoland Restaurant 1 8.036, 13.843 just outside OK Grocer, the main supermarket Opening Hours: breakfast, lunch and dinner Pizza from 55N$, other meals 35-130N$ - The only "standard" restaurant in town. The outside area is a nice spot to watch people selling their wares.

• Facebook Bar 1 8.049, 13.8456 on the primary street Opening Hours: All day except early morning hours a quart (750ml) of good organic juice below 20N$ - The place to be on Friday nights. Loud music and all the local residents. Drinks are seldom cold and occasionally sold out. Buy at other shebeens nearby and bring in, nobody will care.

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Opuwo

• ABBA guesthouse - From N$80 per person per day Accessible, Beautiful, Budget Accommodation. Clean, en suite bathrooms, hot water, free internet, TV in reception room, in the center of Opuwo. Profits from ABBA go towards running a feeding scheme in Opuwo for between 50 and 150 orphans and vulnerable children daily. Profits are used to send teaching teams to Himba villages and will soon start drilling water wells in some remote villages.

• Kunene Village Rest Camp camping accommodation for $60 pppn ($30 for children). - Solar hot water, friendly staff. Guides can be arranged for visits to local Himba villages or to Epupa Falls. Campsite run as a non-profit enterprise by Namibian NGO supporting local communities by providing training and advice on rural development and nature conservation. Profits from camping go towards providing workshops and other training for conservancy members around NW Kunene.

• Ohakane Lodge 1 8.059, 13.841 downtown off the primary street Single: 500N$, double: 420N$ pp - Ugly from the outside, very nice inside. Pool, lapa, good breakfast and friendly staff. Aircon and TV in every room.

Telecommunications in Opuwo

Western Tjiposa - he is the best guide in Opuwo by a country mile. In Sept/October 2022 I travelled there with work and needed a very capable guide that knew Kaokoland and knew the Himba extremely well. Western was highly recommended by some local residents and he turned out to be the perfect guide (and was wonferful company too). He comes from a Himba family and so knows the traditions, the villages and can help you get the best out of your time in Opuwo and Kaokoland. His details are: +264 (0) 812750156 and he also has an email address at but as this is Africa he may only access his emails every few days.....

Mayor of Opuwo (Cllr Pieter de Villiers): or 0811222263

ABBA guesthouse: or 0812346810

Medical Issues in Opuwo

Malaria area. Regional Hospital and private pharmacy can treat most health related problems.

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