Caprivi
Lush, sub-tropical wetlands
- Lush flood plains, reed-filled swamps and a sub-tropical wilderness
- Spectacular birdwatching and game viewing opportunities
- Tranquil and unfussy tented camp near Opuwo
- Five en suite rooms, swimming pool, bar, lounge
- Excursions to Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls
After the world's oldest desert in the south, the Caprivi wetlands come as a bit of surprise. The finger of land that slices between Botswana and Zambia to touch Zimbabwe is a sub-tropical paradise of perennial rivers, sodden marshes and verdant woodlands at odds with the parched country to the west.
Attaining its odd shape from the powers that were during colonial times, this strip of land covers about 20,000sq km between the Zambezi and Okavango Rivers. The 450km strip is 30km wide at its narrowest and 100km at its widest.
A single perennial river alternately named the Kwando, the Linyanti and Chobe also passes through the Caprivi. The Caprivi records the highest rainfall in Namibia - up to 700mm - making this strip of land more like the southern parts of central Africa.
Large expanses of open water are fringed with palm trees, reeds and papyrus. Flood plains are dotted with broad-leafed woodlands and the wildlife is mostly riverine.
Featured Accommodation
Impalila Island Lodge is on the confluence of the Zambezi and Chobe Rivers on the eastern tip of Namibia. Marking the meeting point of four countries, the lodge is surrounded by dense riverine forest and lush floodplains. Game viewing, birding, total isolation and impressive scenery make for a right royal time in the African bush.
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Featured Tour
Namibia Chobe and Victoria Falls Safari (15 days)
Taking in the astonishing contrasts from west to east, this 15-day safari combines the best of Namibia with a safari in Chobe, Botswana and a visit to the spectacular Victoria Falls.
Price from: On Request
Add-on Activities in Caprivi
Scenic Flight to Victoria Falls
Fly from the Caprivi over Chobe and Okavango for a day at Victoria Falls - Seventh Wonder of the Natural World.
Price from: On Request
Please note: these activities are only available as add-ons to our itineraries. We are not a registered activity bureau and cannot cannot make independent bookings.
Game viewing in an African gondola: the mokoro
The Caprivi has about 400 species of birds including the Wattled Crane
