Omunjandi Restcamp & Restaurant — Ruacana, Kunene Region
Overview:
Omunjandi Restcamp sits on the banks of the Kunene River, just outside Ruacana in far north-western Namibia. It’s an off-grid, nature-focused spot shaded by big Omunjandi trees, ideal for travelers who want quiet, wide skies, and easy access to the Ruacana Falls. The camp is known for birdlife, hiking, and river angling, with simple comforts and traditional Namibian hospitality. The restaurant on site serves as a social hub for guests and overlanders passing through.
Location & Access:
Area: Ruacana / Kunene River, Kaokoland (north-west Namibia).
Landmark: ~9 km from Ruacana Waterfalls (good for half-day visits and photos when river levels are up).
Accommodation:
Campsites (x5): Shaded, each with a braai/BBQ stand and dish-washing point. Guests use a clean communal ablution block with hot showers and flush toilets. Mobile network (MTC/TN) typically works; there’s no permanent Wi-Fi.
Tented Rooms (new/luxury tents): En-suite bathrooms with hot shower + flush toilet, interior lighting, and phone charging points.
Self-catering Chalet (1 unit): Sleeps up to 4 people; en-suite, private braai area; daytime power window (typically 09:00–14:00) for lights/charging; very private setting.
Facilities:
- Off-grid camp under large shade trees
- On-site restaurant (camp & restaurant complex)
- Campsites (x5) with BBQ & wash-up stations
- Communal ablutions with hot showers & flush toilets
- Luxury/en-suite tents with lights & charging points
- Self-catering chalet (sleeps up to 4) with private braai; limited daytime electricity window
- Swimming pool (great for the afternoon heat)
- Mobile network coverage (MTC / TN Mobile); no permanent Wi-Fi
- Secure/guest parking (typical for the property class)
Things to Do:
Ruacana Falls visit (±9 km): seasonal waterfall views on the Kunene River.
Birdwatching in the riverine woodland.
Self-guided hikes to viewpoints near the river and surrounding hills.
Fishing/river angling in designated spots along the Kunene.
Optional activities sometimes highlighted by operators: boat trips and swimming when conditions allow (check on arrival).
Who It’s For:
Self-drivers and overlanders heading between Etosha, Kaokoland, and the Angola border
Nature lovers, photographers (especially after rains), and families who want a quiet, uncomplicated base with shade and river breezes.
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“Off-grid comfort on the river.”
“Nature, shade & river days.”
“Kunene calm, Ruacana close.”
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