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Things to do in Ruacana

5 curated things to do in Ruacana, Namibia — hand-picked and kept current by Out & About SA. Updated August 2026.

Out & About SA lists 5 things to do in Ruacana, in the Etosha & the North. They span Tour / Experience, Nature / Scenic and Adventure / Activity. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Namibia things to do guide.

Himba village visits

Tour / Experience

Etosha & the North

Cultural visits to traditional Ovahimba communities in the surrounding Kaokoland

Hippo Pools

Nature / Scenic

Etosha & the North

Scenic stretch of the Kunene River downstream popular for birding and picnics

Kunene River rafting & canoeing

Adventure / Activity

Etosha & the North

White-water rafting and canoe trips on the lower Kunene near Ruacana

Ruacana Falls

Nature / Scenic

Etosha & the North

Broad waterfall where the Kunene plunges into a deep gorge on the Angolan border, best in the rainy season

Ruacana Hydroelectric Power Station

Landmark / Sightseeing

Etosha & the North

NamPower's underground station on the Kunene, Namibia's largest power plant

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