Caprivi Strip and Surrounds

Enclosed by permanent water, the Caprivi Strip is a 450 kilometre narrow stretch of land jutting out from the top north eastern corner of Namibia. It borders Botswana on the south, Angola and Zambia to the north, and the Okavango region to the west. Several river and delta systems make it an area of superb game viewing and incredible birdlife – almost 70% of bird species found in Namibia have been recorded here.

The lush savannah area is a maze of swamps and flood plains, home to herds of elephants and buffalo lining the shores and hippos in the water. A number of reserves protect the wildlife – Bwabwata, Mudumu, Lizauli and Mamili. There are no fences so animals roam freely across the borders of neighbouring countries. The huge expanses of water are excellent for tiger fishing – 130 kilometres of unrestricted waters.

Contact us for ideas as to how to include this region into your trip.

Getting to the Caprivi Strip from the Victoria Falls or Chobe is easy and usually done by boat transfer. The Caprivi combines well with these two areas as a substitute for the Okavango Delta as the game activities offered are very similar.
Our favourite lodges in the Caprivi:
Impalila Island Lodge - where 4 countries meet
Ntwala Island Lodge - ultra luxury in a pristine location
Susuwe Island Lodge - an untouched island of Africa

Tiger fishing and year round fishing for 93 different species makes the Caprivi Strip an angler's true paradise. The Zambezi River, freeflowing with wide and deep water, is home to Tigerfish. Fly fishing and artificial lures get the best results. Luxury tented camps on river banks or small islands are pristine, wild and undeveloped, and offer superb accommodation when on a fishing safari. Most offer professional tackle and guides.

The Caprivi Strip is heaven for nature lovers, bird watchers and photographers. Fenceless borders between parks allows for the free movement of animals and adds to the quality of the game viewing experience. Safaris with professional guides in 4x4s or in traditional dugout canoes (mokoro) reveal close up sightings of elephants, buffalo, lion, hippo and puku. The wet season (Nov-April) is the best time to see migrant birds and resident species in breeding plumage.