Sunset through the mopane trees at Kaoko Mopane Lodge near Opuwo

Kaoko Mopane Lodge & Campsite · accommodation in OpuwoWhere to stay in Opuwo

Opuwo is the last real town before Kaokoland, and most travellers spend a night here on the way north or on the way back. This is our honest, short guide to staying with us, 5 km outside town.

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A lodge and campsite 5 km from Opuwo

Kaoko Mopane is a family-run lodge and campsite on the C41 road, 5 km southeast of Opuwo in the Kunene Region. Whether you are looking for a lodge, a hotel-style room or a guest house in Opuwo, or simply a good campsite, here is what we have: 10 luxury twin rooms, 1 luxury family room, 1 guide room for tour guides or drivers, 11 private campsites and 1 big overlander site.

Luxury twin room at Kaoko Mopane in Opuwo, with white mosquito nets over the beds

10 luxury twin rooms

Lodge rooms

Each luxury twin room has 2 twin beds for up to 2 guests, an en-suite bathroom, a coffee station, a water cooler, a fridge and a mosquito net, and a private terrace overlooking the dry river bed where birds come and go all day.

Breakfast is included. The rooms are not self-catering and have no braai: dinner and other meals are served in our restaurant, which is for staying guests only.

En-suite
Private terrace
Coffee station
Breakfast included
Free Wi-Fi

Price range

N$2,200 – N$4,520 per room per nightLuxury twin room · B&B or dinner, B&B · 1–2 guests

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11 private campsites

Private campsites

Our 11 private campsites lie in the shade of mopane trees. Each has its own toilet, hot shower and wash basin, a washing-up station, a 220V power point, solar lights and a braai place. Bring your own tent; up to 6 people per site.

Campers can order meals from our restaurant, and the pool is there to cool off after the road.

Private ablutions
Hot water
220V power point
Braai place
Shade

Price range

N$300 per person per nightAll camping, private and overlander sites · own tent

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1 big overlander site

Overlander site

One big site with plenty of space for overland trucks and convoys, and its own ablution block with 3 toilets and 8 showers, hot water, power and a braai place. Overland groups pay the same rate as all camping.

3 toilets & 8 showers
Hot water
Power point
Lots of space

Price range

N$300 per person per nightOverland groups & trucks · same rate as all camping

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Family room & guide room

The family room has 2 separate rooms with 1 double bed and 2 single beds and a shared en-suite bathroom, for up to 4 guests (N$2,200 – N$7,120 per night, bed & breakfast). Travelling with a tour guide or driver? We also have a guide room for them.

Why travellers stay with us

It is quiet here, under mopane trees beside an old riverbed, yet close enough to town to refuel and shop. The whole lodge runs on solar power, there is free Wi-Fi throughout and security on site 24 hours a day, and after a long gravel drive there is a pool, a restaurant and a bar for our staying guests.

We are Gerrit and Jana, and we run the lodge as a family. From here we also offer guided Himba tours, half day or full day, to a village about 30 km away. Every stay includes a small conservancy fee that helps local Himba communities.

All rooms & campsite details → Himba tours from Opuwo → See the photos →

Good to know before you arrive

Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 10:00. Opuwo has fuel stations, grocery shops, banks, a post office and a hospital, so fill up in town before heading further north. How to find us → Opuwo & Kaokoland travel notes →

How far is Kaoko Mopane from Opuwo town?

We are 5 km southeast of Opuwo on the C41 road. Google Maps shows the wrong turn-off: coming from Opuwo, ours is 700 m before the one Google shows, so look for the very big Kaoko Mopane sign at the road.

Do you have rooms as well as camping?

Yes. We have 10 luxury twin rooms, 1 luxury family room for up to 4 guests and 1 guide room, plus 11 private campsites and 1 big overlander site.

What does a night cost?

Luxury twin room: N$2,200 – N$4,520 per room per night. Family room: N$2,200 – N$7,120 per night. All camping: N$300 per person per night. The final price is confirmed when you book on NightsBridge.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Can I cook in the rooms?

No. The rooms are not self-catering and have no braai. Breakfast is included, and other meals are served in our restaurant, which is for staying guests only. The private campsites each have their own braai place.

Is Opuwo a good stop before Epupa Falls?

Yes. Opuwo has fuel stations, grocery shops, banks, a post office and a hospital, so it is the main place to fill up. Epupa Falls is roughly 180–200 km north on the C43 gravel road via Okongwati; allow about 3 to 4 hours, more after rain.

Book your stay

We’d love to welcome you

Book on NightsBridge and you see straight away what is free. All other bookings and booking enquiries go by email to our reservations office, and we’ll gladly help you plan your stay and tours.

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Reservations office: reservations@kaoko-namibia.com · +264 81 333 3448 · Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
Lodge direct & after-hours emergencies: +264 81 128 3452 · +264 81 255 5457
WhatsApp +264 81 128 3452 is for restaurant menu orders with Gerrit only. For bookings please email reservations@kaoko-namibia.com.