A Lush, Green Landscape
The Caprivi Strip is an unusually thin strip of land which juts out from north east Namibia and links the country to Angola, Zambia, and northern Botswana. It is named after the German Chancellor who negotiated a land exchange in the late 19th century, as Germany sought a navigable route to the Indian Ocean. Caprivi is unlike much of Namibia, a lush, green landscape that is paradise for wildlife. It is home to a number of national parks and a significant habitat for the Africa wild dog. There are a number of quality lodges in this area and it is possible to view game by boat or in open vehicles. The area is easily accessible from Livingstone or Kasane and many of the lodges provide trips into nearby Chobe National Park in Botswana.
Properties in The Caprivi Strip
Namushasha River Lodge
Located 24km south of Kongola, Namushasha River Lodge has 24 chalets dotted along the leafy river bank. The lodge has a restaurant, a bar and a swimming pool. Watch elephant, hippo, buffalo or sable antelope on excursions by boat (afternoon and evening) or off-road vehicle or take time to observe the colourful birdlife (more than 400 species) on a 4km hiking trail.
Shametu River Lodge
Located in the central Caprivi, this luxury river lodge is beautifully situated on the Okavango River near Divundu. Shametu River Lodge offers luxury chalets and camping and is the only lodge with a view onto the Popa Rapids.
Lianshulu Lodge
Lianshulu Lodge is set on the banks of the meandering Kwando River, within the lush Mudumu National Park. The airy thatched dining, lounge and bar areas, library and curio shop have been built using local craftsmen and natural materials. They open out onto spacious, split-level wooden decks, affording sweeping views over the Lianshulu Lagoon. A huge variety of wildlife can often be observed and photographed from these excellent, purpose built, vantage points.
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