Sight and sounds in around Opuwo

Sights & Sounds in and around Opuwo

Opuwo is one of the most interesting and diverse towns in the world.

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Epupa Waterfalls

Epupa is in the Kunene river which forms the border between Namibia and Angola

Traditional Himba village

This village is about 100km south-west of Opuwo.

Opuwo town

Marienfluss to the west of Opuwo

Herero cattle post south of Opuwo

Himba lady with baby

Global Day of Prayer in Opuwo

Sellers of curios along the streets

Opuwo from above

World traveller at ABBA

ABBA reception

Opuwo ACE Christian School

Sponsored by income from ABBA Guesthouse

Himba cattlepost west of Opuwo

The Himba people have lots of cattle and goats.

Desert Elephant south of Opuwo

Drive south towards Sesfontein or south-west towards Purros and you will meet these elephants, especially in the dry river beds.

Van Zyl's Pass

Not for "sissies" ...

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