The Zambezi is Africa’s fourth largest river system which travels through six countries on its journey from central Africa to the Indian Ocean. Its unique value is that it is less developed than others in terms of human settlement and many areas along its banks enjoy protected status.
On the Caprivi Strip in the upper north eastern corner of Namibia lies the town of Katimo Mulilo. This small town is the service centre of the Caprivi Strip which lies directly on the banks of the Zambezi River and offers some attractive lodges and campsites on the river front. It also has an airport, a hospital, some petrol stations and grocery stores, traditional baskets woven from grass, wood carvings, jewellery and clothes.
The abundance of water in the Caprivi sustains a large variety of animal and bird species. Especially numerous are the elephants, though not easily spotted through the dense vegetation. There are no fences, so the animals can roam freely across the borders of the neighbouring countries of Botswana and Zambia. The Chobe National Park in Botswana, bordering the Caprivi in the south, is especially excellent for game viewing.
However the real beauty lies with the River as it flows past on its way to the sea. Here a person can relax and unwind engulfing themselves in the amazing birdlife and tranquil fishing. Almost 70% of the birds in Namibia can be found in this region. A day out on the river, fishing with small fish called “bulldogs” bought from the locals, will assist you in hooking the mighty Tiger fish whose teeth can snap your fingers off in one bite.
After a day in the sun, to sit and enjoy a drink at sunset and watch the sun set over the river, with all your stress being washed away by the passing river, Africa once again reveals its true beauty.
On the Caprivi Strip in the upper north eastern corner of Namibia lies the town of Katimo Mulilo. This small town is the service centre of the Caprivi Strip which lies directly on the banks of the Zambezi River and offers some attractive lodges and campsites on the river front. It also has an airport, a hospital, some petrol stations and grocery stores, traditional baskets woven from grass, wood carvings, jewellery and clothes.
The abundance of water in the Caprivi sustains a large variety of animal and bird species. Especially numerous are the elephants, though not easily spotted through the dense vegetation. There are no fences, so the animals can roam freely across the borders of the neighbouring countries of Botswana and Zambia. The Chobe National Park in Botswana, bordering the Caprivi in the south, is especially excellent for game viewing.
However the real beauty lies with the River as it flows past on its way to the sea. Here a person can relax and unwind engulfing themselves in the amazing birdlife and tranquil fishing. Almost 70% of the birds in Namibia can be found in this region. A day out on the river, fishing with small fish called “bulldogs” bought from the locals, will assist you in hooking the mighty Tiger fish whose teeth can snap your fingers off in one bite.
After a day in the sun, to sit and enjoy a drink at sunset and watch the sun set over the river, with all your stress being washed away by the passing river, Africa once again reveals its true beauty.
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