Caprivi Houseboat Safaris
Katima Mulilo - Namibia
Experience a unique African adventure - Namibia's Caprivi
Strip is an angling paradise like no other on earth!
At our base outside Katima we offer bed and breakfast facilities for
the night of your arrival and departure.
Three rustic on suite chalets overlooking the Zambezi River catering for
up to 12 guests.
Features of Caprivi Houseboat
Caprivi Houseboat Safaris is a small owner run operation offering personlized
service.
We are based on the banks of the Zambezi River, approximately
7km outside Katima Mulilo in the Caprivi Region of Namibia, Southern Africa.
Here we offer accommodation and boating activities which include, sunset
cruises, day cruises, overnight safaris and angling and birding excursions.
Depending on your itinerary a suitable package can be arranged for each
client.
Our boats are 7.5m aluminum Outback’s powered by 75hp outboard
engines. With two roof top tents and a bunk bed on the lower deck each
boat accommodates up to six guests. On board is a small kitchenette with
a gas stove, basin and fridge, the dining area, hot water shower and toilet.
The boats are equipped with all the necessary kitchenware and camping
equipment and a basic medical kit and life jackets are available on board.
An assistant who will mainly serve as skipper will accompany you. At night
he will go to shore and set up his own tent separately. Knowledgeable
guides for specialized safari’s can also be arranged to assist in
making your stay with us an angler/birders paradise.
A tender boat can be rented for specialized angling excursion and fishing
tackle is also available for rent.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE: The Caprivi Region is a malaria area so preventative
medication is advised. Find out from your family doctor or local travel
clinic on suitable available products.
Some ideas of what to do at Caprivi Houseboat
Angling
With a myriad of fish species abundant in the Zambezi, ample angling opportunities
are on offer. Famous for its tiger fish and bream, the river promises
to challenge and enthrall both the angling enthusiast and the novice.
Test your skills in the art of fly-fishing among the fast flowing rapids
or lure in a record fish on your trusted rapala.
Angling boats can be rented on an hourly, half day or full day basis.
All boats hired are accompanied by a skipper. Knowledgeable guides for
specialized angling / birding safaris can also be arranged to assist in
making your stay with us an angler/birders paradise.
Birding
The Caprivi is home to over 400 wetland and woodland bird species. In
close proximity to our lodge you can view, to name just a few, the Schalow’s
Turaco, Rock Pratincole and African Finfoot, and maybe catch a glimpse
of our resident Pel’s Fishing Owl. Other specials in the area include
the Slaty Egret, Coppery-tailed Coucal, Swamp Boubou, Souza’s Shrike,
Copper Sunbird and African Skimmer. Carmine Bea-eaters also frequent the
area during their breeding season from September to October.
Game Viewing
The Zambezi River
The Zambezi River is the fourth largest river system in Africa. Beginning
its journey as an insignificant little spring in the northwest corner
of Zambia it runs for a length of 2700km through six countries before
finally completing its fascinating journey in the warm waters of the Indian
Ocean. For 130km this river forms the border between Namibia and Zambia.
Game viewing on the Zambezi is limited to mainly hippos and crocodiles.
Although, through July to November, when the river levels are at its lowest,
several herds of elephant can be seen cooling down in the waters of the
Zambezi.
The Chobe River
Forming the southern border between the Eastern Caprivi and Botswana,
the Chobe River meanders eastwards to meet the Zambezi River at Kazangula.
Travel from the Zambezi River, through the Casaia channel and into the
Chobe River at Impalila Island, making your way into magical waters at
the edge of the Chobe National Park.
Here you can enjoy the abundance of wildlife that makes this area famous.
Being on the river gives a new dimension to game viewing – the animals
showing an almost fearless disdain for a floating object - and allows
you to come closer to a large variety of game including elephant, buffalo,
giraffe, sable antelope, hippo and crocodile and many more species of
buck. Numerous bird species also add to nature’s unending display.
Other Attractions
In close proximity to three other countries, day trips and transfers
can be arranged to the Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls, Ngonye Falls
and the Bwabwata, Mamili and Madumu National Parks.
Where is Caprivi Houseboat ?
Caprivi Houseboat Safari Lodge is situated on the banks of the
Zambezi River, a few kilometers from Katima Mulilo in the Caprivi Region
of Namibia S 17*29’40.2” EO 24*19’31.8”
Getting There
Choose Your Route
Depending on where you are traveling from, your next destination and what
your main interest are (angling, game viewing, birding etc), the possibilities
are ample. (i.e. - a two to four night river safari can be incorporated
into your existing itinerary, substituting some of the traveling by road
with a safari down river).
By Road:
Katima Mulilo is easily accessible by road with excellent tarred roads
coming in from Botswana, Zambia and Namibia.
By Air:|
Three major airports service the Caprivi Region. Mpacha Airport, 25 km
outside Katima Mulilo, Kasane Airport, Botswana 120km, Livingstone International
Airport, Zambia, 200km.
Transfers can be arranged to and from each of these airports.
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