Captivated by the river and the people whose history and lives are intertwined with it, Tino and Karin Punzul spent the next four years turning their dream of a lodge in the Kavango region into a reality.
Working with local craftsman, they build the lodge from the ground up.
The traditional owners of the land and the community have shared in the process and will share in the future of the lodge’s proceeds.
As owners and your hosts at River Dance, Tino and Karin share their passion for the magic of the river, their knowledge of the bush, and the spirit of generosity, an essential part of life in Namibia, with their guests.
Their passion for River Dance is contagious, and their years of hard work and waiting for their dream to come true means that you don’t have to. River Dance is yours to experience today!
River Dance Lodge Accommodation
Peace and privacy are at the heart of RiverDance and its stunning, architecturally designed wooden and glass rooms.
Nestled amongst hundreds of trees, spacious water front units are tastefully decorated with local linens, extra length beds and your choice of pillows for a most relaxing sleep.
Accommodation Options at River Dance Lodge
- Water front units
- Camping
Water front unit
Private walkways lead to your own luxurious bathroom fitted with a bath & shower, biodegradable toiletries and plush bathrobes and towels.
While reclining on the deck or soaking in the deep bath, the call of birds, frogs and little creatures that we came to love, will serve as background music.
Water front unit Facilities
- Double bed or two single beds
- Tastefully decorated
- Local linens provided
- Extra lentgh beds
- Your choice of pillows
- Surrounded by nature
- Private walkway to your own luxurious bathroom
- Bath and shower
- Biodegradable toiletries
- Plush bathrobes and towels
- Private deck
- Tea & coffee station
Camping
Camping is our passion. Our exclusive camping sites offer privacy, a view and access to the river, and your own ablution facilities. You are welcome to order a warm homebaked loaf of bread or pizza fresh from our oven.
You will have access to a wooden deck separate from the lodge. Something we always missed as campers.
Camping Facilities
- Exclusive and private
- View and access to the river
- Private ablution
- Access to a deck seperate from the lodge
River Dance Lodge Amenities
Deliciously prepared Namibian cuisine and only the best cuts of meat are served with locally sourced seasonal ingredients. You will be welcomed with song and dance and be wished a good rest by the kind people of the Kavango.
Special dietary requirements are also catered for. We have our own orchard, a greenhouse, a supply of goat’s milk cheese, freshly caught fish, honey, wild fruits, roasted nuts, wild spinach, mahango and eggs which add to the luxury of life along the river.
Facilities at River Dance Lodge
- Restaurant & Bar
- Swimming pool
What To Do at River Dance Lodge
After the sun has set, stars light up the night sky. Peer through our telescope in search of Orion, the Seven Sisters or other constellations, or simply soak in the atmosphere, with the far off beating of the African drum.
Activities
- Stargazing
- Fishing for 71 differant species
- Sunrise cruise
- Sundown cruise
- Boat cruises
- Bird watching
Things to See
- Okavango River
- Crocodiles
- Hippos
- Local Plantlife
- Stars
- Elephants
