- Home >
- Destinations >
- Namibia >
Call: 020 7843 3500 Enquire Now Enquire Now
Formerly known as the Caprivi Strip this lush area of tropical rivers and wildlife has been renamed the Zambezi Region after the river that forms Namibia’s northern border with Zambia. A thin strip of land between Angola and Botswana, this is a region of flat floodplains and rivers, a complete contrast to the vast tracts of desert that dominate Namibia.
The main safari parks feature a mixture of woodland and riverine floodplains with abundant animal and bird life. At the western end of the strip is Mahango Game Park which borders the Kavango River and is a small but scenic reserve with Savannah, floodplains and woodland studded with baobab trees. The bird watching here is superb, particularly during and after the rains, and among the animals found here are numerous antelope species such as sable and kudu as well as elephant and hippo. Nearby by is Popa Falls, more of a series of rapids than waterfalls, but a pleasant spot nevertheless for exploring the islands or enjoying a sundowner. Further east the woodlands and reed beds along the Kwando River of Mudumu National Park support a wide variety of wildlife including buffalo, sable, elephant and hyena and is best explored from Lianshulu Lodge.
At the eastern end of the strip, Impalila Island lies between the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers close to the point where four countries – Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe – meet so there is easy access to Victoria Falls and Botswana. The island is a base for fishing, bird watching and boat trips to Chobe National Park and it is also possible to explore the river on a luxury cruise boat such as Zambezi Queen.
Bird watchers should head for Mahango which has Namibia's greatest variety of bird life. Fill up where you can as it can be a long way between stops with available fuel.
In this blog, we uncover some of the continent’s most recent hotel openings, and look ahead to what lies in store in 2025.
Read moreAfrica Travel's Chris Wain has once again been named one of the world's top travel specialists by Conde Nast Traveler.
Read moreOur travel expert Julia Melim tells us about her recent stay at the Last Word Franschhoek.
Read moreOur travel expert Julia Melim tells us about her recent stay at the Vineyard Hotel in Cape Town.
Read moreDiscover our top excursion ideas for your South Africa cruise.
Read moreGet the lowdown on Africa's best private villa safari holidays.
Read moreGet the lowdown on fishing holidays in Africa.
Read moreGet the lowdown of South Africa's wine region.
Read moreGet the lowdown of South Africa's historic battlefields.
Read moreOne of the highlights in this area would be taking a cruise down the Zambezi, which allows you to see the stunning scenery that this region has to offer.
Africa Travel is the UK's premier specialist dealing with travel to Africa, but we aren't just a website or a call centre, we are a boutique, owner-run company with personal connections to many of the owners of the properties we feature.
During these challenging times many of us are understandably concerned about the impact and effect of Coronavirus on our travel plans, and so to offer you complete reassurance, Africa Travel have put in place our very own Book Africa with Confidence policy.
All flights and flight-inclusive holidays on this website are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. Our ATOL number is 3384 www.atol.org.uk/ATOLCertificate
Please complete the below details so that we can forward you a personalised holiday quotation