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Ruacana
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Namibia :: Kaokoland
:: Ruacana Area
Category:
Places :: Town Small
Ruacana is located on the Kunene River, the border between Angola and Namibia. The town was developed around an underground hydroelectric plant which was linked to the nearby dam. This was bombed by a Cuban airstrike in 1988 during the Angolan Civil War. The plant was partially repaired and today it is used by Nampower which operates three turbines. Etunda is a community project located near Ruacana which produces maize, wheat, watermelons, bananas and other produce. Half of the 600 hectares is commercially-irrigated farmland and the rest is allocated to small-scale farmers.
Traveller DescriptionRuacana is a small, peaceful settlement offering basic facilities. The Kunene Mini Market at the only fuel station has an ATM and excellent food supplies. They stock frozen meat, fresh
bread, liquor and ice. The town is known for the Ruacana Falls which are located nearby and a must-see after good rains. Tours to the Hydro Electric Power Plant run by Nampower can be arranged.
| Address : | Kaokoland, Namibia | ||
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| Cellphone Reception : | Good | Main Cellular Network : | MTC |
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| Towing Service Telephone : | +264(0)81 129 7490 / +264(0)62 500 132 (Polka 24hrs services) |
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| Petrol Type : | LRP/ULP |
| Closest Main Route : | C35 |
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BORDER INFO:
The Ruacana border post is open 08h00 -19h00 and the number is +264(0)65 270 290. You should have N$295 (2018 fee) cash available to pay the cross border charge. You can either pay in South African rand or Namibian dollars.
FUEL:
Take note: Garage or Petrol cards will no longer be accepted as a legal tender for purchase of fuel, spares or repairs in Namibia.
Cash, Debit and Credit cards are legal payment instruments, but many fuel stations choose NOT to accept Debit and/or Credit cards. But generally credit cards are accepted at garages in bigger and touristy towns. Take extra cash with still in case!
HEALTHCARE:
There is no hospital only a clinic(Ruacana Clinic): +264(0)65 270 054.
ROAD INFO:
The C35 is tarred from Ruacana to Kamanjab, and then from Kamanjab to Khorixas to Kamanjab it is good gravel road that you can traverse with a 2X4WD. (Jan-14).
SHOPS & SERVICES:
The Kunene Mini Market at the only fuel station has an ATM and excellent food supplies. They stock frozen meat, fresh bread, liquor and ice.
Bank Windhoek ATM at Kunene Mini Market - Accept Visa & Mastercards, Saswitch & FNB speedpoint.
TOURS:
Tours to nearby Himba village can be arranged.
Tours to Hydro Electric Power Plant run by Nampower can be arranged.
TOW-INS:
No tow-in in the area but Polka 24hr services this area they are based in Okahandja.+264(0)81 129 7490. Alternative tow-in numbers: +264 (0)62 500 132 / +264 (0)62 504 250.
Accommodation is available in town, or you can camp at the nearby Hippo Pools, a nice Himba community camp on the Kunene River.
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