Omungunda Camping Site

Where to find Omungunda Camp

Opuwo is located 700 kilometers north-west of Windhoek in the Kunene Region in northern Namibia en-route to remote and pristine Kaokoland. Travellers can reach camp on paved roads using the B1, C40, C35 and C41. It is a distance of 730 km. Driving time: arund seven hours.

From Opuwo to the Omungunda Camping Site take the roads C43, 40 km, driving time is around 45 minutes.

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Located between Opuwo and the Epupa Falls, just 40 km north-west of Opuwo, the Omungunda Camping Site offers a great spot to rest for travellers. You will feel right away at home. Away from the lights and sounds of the city - right in the unspoiled nature. Look at the Sunrise, the Sunset, the night sky and listen to the Sound of the Wildlife. Take a tour to the surrounding area to see the rock paints from the 16th century and the biggest accessible Baobab tree in the Kunene Region. Or just enjoy yourself.

Camp site behind the Himba Living Museum.
Lovely sites in the trees.
Ablution block with flushing toilet and hot showers. Caretaker has to fire up donkey boiler.
Communal sinks for washing dishes.
Firewood is available for sale.

The Omungunda Camp offers a great spot to rest for travelers. It is equipped with hot showers and flush toilets. They have an own water borehole with good water and a good tank as well as Wi-Fi.

Omungunda Camp offer an individual tours as well as camping in the wild environment.

Remember, sometimes the lines are down in remote areas.

Going to Omungunda Camp

Can I access the Living Museum as self-driver without a 4x4?

Yes, you won’t need a 4x4. However for the Kunene Region a 4x4 is recommended, especially in the rainy season from December to April.

Is there public transport?

There is no public transport to reach the Living Museums. However a local taxi company might organize the transport for you.

Support and donations

How can I support the Living Museums?

You can either support the Living Museums directly or help the Living Culture Foundation Namibia with a donation

Should I give donations to the people in the Living Museums?

You supported the people while supporting their local business, the Living Museum. If you want to help the actors of the Living Museum or the local villagers even more, you have two good ways of doing that:

You can buy beautiful crafts and souvenirs in the craft shop of the Living Museum to support the whole community (even the people who are not part of the Living Museum).

If you want to give some things and support even more, best practice is to trade those things with local crafts as well. Valuable goods are pens, books, blankets, clothing or shoes.

Should I give sweets or presents to the children of the Museums actors?

Please think before giving sweets to the children. The next dentist is far away! If you want to give more valuable presents like books, pens, balls, please consider giving them to the manager or the guide of the Living Museums and not to the children directly.

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