Cunene River

The Cunene (Portuguese spelling) or Kunene (commonly used in Namibia) is a river in Southern Africa. It flows south from the Angolan highlands to the Namibian border. It then flows west along the border, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the region's few perennial rivers. It is approximately 1,050 kilometers (652 miles) long, with a drainage basin area of 106,560 square kilometers (41,143 square miles). Its mean annual discharge at its mouth is 174 m3/s (6,145 cfs). The Epupa Falls are located on the river. The Olushandja Dam dams a tributary of the river, the Etaka, and provides water to the Ruacana Power Station.

Tourists visit Epupa campsites or lodges that offer river water sports such as rafting and canoeing. There are ancient baobab trees alongside the gorge, as well as an attractive and well-kept viewpoint high above the village and falls, but both are marred by broken bottles and an abundance of garbage.

Length: 1,050 km (650 mi- shared with Namibia)