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Opuwo

Opuwo is a town in Kunene Region district, Namibia of about 5,101 people. Within 50 km by road there are 28 places to visit: 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens and 1 forts & heritage. The closest is Opuwo ELCIN Church.

18.0607° S, 13.8400° EPop. 5,101

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Within 30 km10 places
Within 50 km28
Must-see0
Notable5
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Local favourite

Opuwo ELCIN Church

Church · 1 km

Local favourite

Vip Park

Park · 1 km

Local favourite

Opuwo Cultural Centre

Museum · 2 km

Places near Opuwo by type

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One day from Opuwo

3 stops, one loop, back by 4:36 pm

214 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Opuwo
  2. Ovahimba Living Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Baobabviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Arongorroviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Back in Opuwo
Today’s loopOpuwoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics · © OpenStreetMap contributors

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Opuwo?

Opuwo ELCIN Church (church, about 1 km), Vip Park (park, about 1 km), Opuwo Cultural Centre (museum, about 2 km), Otjingerese (attraction, about 11 km), Ovahimba Living Museum (museum, about 41 km), Ohungumure (viewpoint, about 16 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Opuwo?

28 places on Spotwander: 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 other attractions, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 fort, 1 church.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Opuwo?

Ohungumure, about 16 km by road; Ondorrorundu (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Opuwo?

Okatjandja Kozomenje, about 16 km by road; Otjindjerese Conservancy (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Opuwo?

Start in Opuwo, visit Ovahimba Living Museum, then Baobab, then Arongorro, and drive back — about 214 km by road in all.