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Ruacana Falls

Ruacana Falls are not the destination they once were. The Calueque Dam in Angola has stopped any flooding and the steady stream that does come though is deviated through the hidden turbines of the hydroelectric power station. However, this corner of the country is still worth a visit; the Kunene River continues to flow, there is a range of water sports including excellent white water rafting and canoeing, beautiful riverside accommodation and the chance to see the photogenic Himba and their villages. Ruacana Falls are 15 km from Ruacana, well signposted from the C46. The falls can still be spectacular, but this requires consistent heavy rains (i.e. summer). For views of the falls, March to April are your best bets to see water crashing over the rocks. Year-round, the flow of the river is increased with demand for electricity (weekdays in the morning and evening) and it takes roughly four and eight hours for the flow to reach Kunene River Lodge (for rafting) and Epupa Falls respectively.
Phone code: 065. Police: 10111.

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