* Located on a hilltop with 360 degree view about 1 km from Opuwo.
* Convenient base from which to explore Kaokoland, including Epupa Falls, Fort Sesfontein and Warmquelle.
* Convenient for onward travel into Kaokoland, Etosha National Park, Damaraland and Oshakati
* Well developed set of activities, including visit to a Himba Village and self-drive convoys into the Uukwaluudhi Conservancy.

Note: It is recommended that self drive clients make use of the hotel's Himba visit activity, rather than try to visit a village on their own. Not all villages welcome tourists and even if they do, the language barrier makes it very difficult to communicate and can lead to misunderstandings and an upleasant experience for both the client and the Himbas.

* Located on a hilltop about 1 km from Opuwo.
* The surrounding environment is dominated by low hills and mopani forests.

Day visits
* Opuwo
* Himba Village
* Epupa Falls
* Fort Sesfontein
* Warmquelle

Onward Travel
* Etosha National Park (Andersson Gate)
* Oshakati
* Palmwag Concession
* Twyfelfontein
* Kamanjab

40 guest rooms consisting of:
28 x luxury twin rooms
1 x luxury double room
11 x standard twin room
No tour guide rooms

Both luxury and standard rooms
* Brick and thatch build
* En-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin
* Air conditioning
* Mosquito nets
* Laundry facilities

The luxury rooms are spacious with detailed decor and large beds. Each room has a private verandah overlooks the valley below.

The standard rooms are build in a single long complex. The rooms are cozy with simply decor and  overlook the back of the luxury rooms.

* 12 campsites
* Shared ablution facilities with hot & cold water
* Each campsite has a fire place
* There are electrical points at the campsites
* Camping is on self-catering basis
* Campers may use the Opuwo Country Hotel restaurant.

Double story, brick and thatched main complex,
* Reception
* Indoor and outdoor restaurant with individual tables
* Wine cellar
* Bar
* Lounge
* Curio Shop
* Large verandah with a view over the mopane valley and distant mountains
* Rimflow swimming pool
* Upstairs viewing deck

Scheduled, guided activities:
* AM and PM visit to a Himba Village - 3 hrs
* Full day Epupa Falls Excursion, includes a visit to a Himba Village
* Full day 'Hidden Treasures of Kaokoland Excursion', includes visit to Sesfontein, a Baobab Tree, Warmquelle and Khowarib Canyon.

4x4 Self Drive Activities:
* Game and nature drive into the Uukwaluudhi Conservancy
* AM and PM convoy game and nature drive into the Uukwaluudhi Conservancy

Fly-In Himba excursion:
* Transfer from Opuwo airstrip, visit a Himba Village have lunch and be transferred back to Opuwo Airstrip.

Note: It is recommended that self drive clients make use of the hotel's himba visit activity, rather than try to visit a village on their own. Not all villages welcome tourists and even if they do, the language barrier makes it very difficult to communicate and can lead to missunderstandings and an upleasant experience for both the client and the Himba's.

Opuwo Country Hotel uses:
2 x 7 seater Condors
1 x 15 seater Iveco bus 
1 x 26 seater Excursion Truck (not suitable for Epupa trip)

* European & Southern African influences, no 'unusual' ingredients
* Breakfast buffet
* Light luncheons, buffet and a-la-carte on request
* A-la-carte, buffet and, on request, set menus for groups
* Breakfast & lunch packs on advance booking
* Bar offers light bar snacks

CELLULAR COVERAGE AT LODGE
For details see the Mobile coverage map.

Reservations & Marketing
Tel +264 - (0)61 - 374 750
Fax +264 - (0)61 - 256 598
E-mail opuwo@ncl.com.na
E-mail marketing@ncl.com.na

Waitlist Help Line
It is very important to Namibia Country Lodges to assist with waitlisted bookings, especially if full rooming lists are available or a deposit is offered to secure the booking. For assistance please contact Sybille du Plessis at reservations@ncl.com.na

At Lodge
Tel +264 - (0)65 - 273 461

Website: www.namibialodges.com

* English
* Afrikaans

* Visa
* Mastercard
* Diners Club
* Travellers cheques

Social Responsibility
Namibia Country Lodges, Opuwo Country Hotel's parent company, is currently cooperating with the Uukwaalhuudi Conservancy to develop tourism operations in the conservancy. In addition to ongoing development of facilities, Opuwo Country Hotel arranges day trips into the conservancy for its guests.

Opuwo Country Hotel has also established a study fund and donating a percentage of its proceeds into the fund. The fund enables young and aspiring students the oppertunity to study Tourism

* Opuwo Country Hotel can be reached in a small 2 X 4 sedan from the C41, but if clients travel further into Kaokoland a 4x4 is recommended.
* Although Opuwo Country Hotel lies in an arid area, rain in other parts of the country can cause rivers to flow. The onset of the flow is very rapid.
* As a large part of the journey takes place on gravel roads, consultants should switch to an offroad vehicle during the rainy season (October to April).

* Epupa Falls
* Etosha National Park (Andersson Gate)
* Oshakati
* Palmwag Concession
* Twyfelfontein
* Kamanjab

Epupa Falls
Epupa Falls to Opuwo Country Hotel is approx. 198 km
* From Epupa drive south on the C43 to Opuwo (approx. 197 km)
* In Opuwo follow the Opuwo Country Hotel sign posts (approx. 1 km)
The entire route is gravel road.
Note: For tavel to Epupa Falls a 4x4 is recommended.

Oshakati
Oshakati to Opuwo Country Hotel is approx. 296 km
* From Oshakati drive northwest on the C46 turn off (approx. 154 km)
* Turn left into the C35 and continue to the C41 turn off (approx. 85 km)
* Turn right into the C 41 and drive to Opuwo (approx. 56 km)
* In Opuwo follow the Opuwo Country Hotel sign posts (approx. 1 km)
The entire route is on tar road.
Note: It is possible to drive from Oshakati to Opuwo on the C41, but before doing so enquire about the condition of the C41 past the C35 turn off. We strongly advise not to take the C41 route during rainy season.

Kamanjab
Kamanjab to Opuwo Country Hotel is approx. 244 km
* From Kamanjab drive north on the C35 to the C41 turn off (approx. 187 km)
* Turn left into the C41 and drive to Opuwo (approx. 56 km)
* In Opuwo follow the Opuwo Country Hotel sign posts (approx. 1 km)
The entire route is on tar road.

Etosha National Park (Andersson Gate)
Etosha Andersson Gate to Opuwo Country Hotel is approx. 480 km
* From Andersson Gate drive south on the C38 to the C40 turn off (approx. 81 km)
* Turn right into the C38 and follow it to Kamanjab (approx. 155 km)
* From Kamanjab drive north on the C35 to the C41 turn off (approx. 187 km)
* Turn left into the C41 and drive to Opuwo (approx. 56 km)
* In Opuwo follow the Opuwo Country Hotel sign posts (approx. 1 km)
The entire route is on tar road.

Palmwag Concession
Palmwag Concession to Opuwo Country Hotel is approx. 225 km
* From Palmwag Concession drive north on the C43 to Sesfontein (approx. 101 km)
* From Sesfontein continue north on the C42 to Opuwo (approx. 123 km)
* In Opuwo follow the Opuwo Country Hotel sign posts (approx. 1 km)
The entire route is on gravel road.
Small detour attractions: Warmquelle and Ongongo

Twyfelfontein Area
Twyfelfontein to Opuwo Country Hotel is approx. 332 km
* From Twyfelfontein drive north on the D3214 to the D3254 turn off (approx. 4 km)
* Turn left into the D3254 and continue to the D2612 turn off (approx. 6 km)
* Turn left into the D2612 and drive to the C39 turn off (approx. 15 km)
* Turn left into the C39 and drive to the C43 turn off (approx. 43 km)
* Drive north on the C43 to Sesfontein (approx. 140 km)
* From Sesfontein continue north on the C42 to Opuwo (approx. 123 km)
* In Opuwo follow the Opuwo Country Hotel sign posts (approx. 1 km)
The entire route is on gravel road.
Small detour attractions: Warmquelle and Ongongo

Opuwo Country Hotel uses the Opuwo (Ohopoho) Airstrip

Opuwo (Ohopoho) Airstrip (FYOP)
South: 18 degrees 03’ 48”
East: 13 degrees 51’ 09"
Elevation: 3,700 feet
Cautions/Warning: Stock frequently grazing on runway.

Opuwo Airstrip Runway Data

Runway	03/21	09/27
Length (meter)	1,500	800
Width (meter)	25	25
Surface	gravel	gravel

Information provided by Red Sky Ventures

Opuwo Country Hotel offers transfers from / to the Opuwo Airstrip.

* Check in: 14h00
* Check out: 10h00 

01.03.2010 to 28.02.2011
Luxury Room BB
Single pp	N$ 1,236.13
Double pp	N$ 869.87
Standard Room BB
Single pp	N$ 858.68
Double pp	N$ 612.47

01.03.2011 to 28.02.2012
Luxury Room BB
Single pp	N$ 1,323.63
Double pp	N$ 930.91
Standard Room BB
Single pp	N$ 918.70
Double pp	N$ 655.20

BB rates include Bed and Breakfast only.
Rates incl. VAT and statutory NTB levy.
Rates may be subject to change unless booking is confirmed.

Individual (FIT) reservations (1 to 3 rooms)
Cancellation policy
45 - 31 days prior to arrival: 25% of the total price
30 – 16 days prior to arrival: 50% of the total price
15 days or less prior to arrival: 90% of the total price

Group reservations (4 or more rooms)
Cancellation policy
90 – 61 days prior to arrival: 10% of the total price on preliminary rooming lists
60 – 46 days prior to arrival: 25% of the total price
45 - 31 days prior to arrival: 50% of the total price
30 – 16 days prior to arrival: 75% of the total price
15 days or less prior to arrival: 90% of the total price

01.03.2008 to 28.02.2012
* Children 0 to 4 years, sharing with 2 adults: Free
* Children 5 to 11 years sharing with 2 adults: 50% of rack rate
* Children 12 years and older sharing with 2 adults: Full adult rate

Read the guidelines on child safety

01.03.2008 to 28.02.2012
* The first twin bedded guide room is free of charge on a BB basis.
* The second guide room will be charged at discounted guide rate.
* Guides sleep in standard or luxury rooms, at the discretion of the lodge manager.
* Guides may join their guests on activities, subject to space, at no extra cost.

On a high hill, above the wide landscapes outside the small town of Opuwo, Opuwo Country Hotel is a base for exploration of the cultures and wildlife of untamed Kaokoland.

On a high hill, above the wide landscapes outside the small town of Opuwo, Opuwo Country Hotel is a base for exploration of the cultures and wildlife of untamed Kaokoland.

The small town of Opuwo presents the remarkable contrast of the meeting of Himba and European cultures, a source of fascination for travellers. Further away from Opuwo, Himbas still live according to the traditions of their ancestors. They can be visited on guided cultural encounters.

On a high hill, above the wide landscapes outside the small town of Opuwo, Opuwo Country Hotel is a base for exploration of the cultures and wildlife of untamed Kaokoland.

The small town of Opuwo presents the remarkable contrast of the meeting of Himba and European cultures, a source of fascination for travellers. Further away from Opuwo, Himbas still live according to the traditions of their ancestors. They can be visited on guided cultural encounters.

Opuwo Country Hotel arranges excursions to meet the Himbas and into the Uukwaluudhi Conservancy, north of Etosha National Park. The hotel offers comfort, friendly hospitality and great views, particularly from the spacious patio overlooking of the elevated rim-flow pool. The tempting wine cellar will be a particular attraction to those who appreciate the contrast of luxury in the midst of the vast wilderness, and the relaxed pleasures of a sundowner in the wonderful landscape.