Opuwo
NamibiaNA
Town in Kunene Region, Namibia
Opuwo is the capital of the Kunene Region in north-western Namibia. The town is situated about 720 km north-northwest of the capital Windhoek, and has a population of around 12,300 (2023). It is the commercial hub of the Kunene Region.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 12,331
- Coordinates
- -18.061, 13.840
- Timezone
- Africa/Windhoek
- Elevation
- 1300 m
Overview of Opuwo
Part of Namibia, Opuwo is a small town. Some 12,331 inhabitants call it home. It sits at about 1,300 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for nature, culture and adventure. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Opuwo
Nature in Opuwo
(11)Nature in Opuwo covers Caves, Countryside, Forest, Gardens and Geological Formations. In all, 11 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Opuwo's own activity tags.
Culture in Opuwo
(8)Culture lovers get Ancient Ruins, Fountains, Historical Sites, Mines and Monuments. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Opuwo. Altogether 8 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Opuwo
(3)Opuwo records Abseiling, Escape Room and Off Road Trails under adventure. All of it is drawn from Opuwo's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Opuwo
(1)Opuwo records Playgrounds under family. Everything listed here comes from what Opuwo is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nightlife in Opuwo
(1)Nightlife lovers get Music. All of it is drawn from Opuwo's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Shopping in Opuwo
(1)Opuwo records Shopping under shopping. All of it is drawn from Opuwo's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Opuwo
(1)Opuwo records Rafting under water sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Opuwo. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Opuwo
Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Namibia first, then drive or cycle into Opuwo. The local time zone is Africa/Windhoek.
Similar destinations
Places near Opuwo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Opuwo known for?
- Opuwo is mainly a destination for nature, culture and adventure, set in Namibia with around 12,331 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Opuwo?
- You can plan around Caves, Countryside, Forest, Gardens and Geological Formations in Opuwo. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Opuwo?
- Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
- Where is Opuwo located?
- Administratively, Opuwo sits in Namibia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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