Falling asleep with the deep grunts of Hippo as a lullaby, waking up to the bright twitter of birds, at times perhaps even hearing the rush of a waterfall in the distance – this is the magic of Hippo Pool Campsite.
Attractions: Hippo Pool is situated next to the Ruacana Falls. Ruacana used to be the place where Himba people sacrificed cattle out of reverence for their ancestors. This campsite, a tranquil spot surrounded by water and mountains, lends itself to serve as a base for excursions into Kaokoland and to Epupa Falls. Hippo Pool consists of 10 campsites under Mopane trees and acacias on the bank of the river. Each site has a fireplace and barbeque facilities. There is a communal ablution block with hot showers and eco-toilets. At the reception you can buy firewood and borrow paraffin lamps.
Bird lovers will be thrilled about the large numbers of rare species in this area; guests will also enjoy a visit to the mighty Ruacana Falls nearby. Guided walks to the falls are available too. Please note that the falls are dry between June and December. Nevertheless they are a spectacular sight even then. Other activities include hiking tours along the Kunene River, a visit to a permanent Himba settlement (only possible early in the morning before the Himba start their daily activities), to a cattle post or to NamPower's hydro electric power station.