ABOUT CAPRIVI HOUSEBOAT SAFARIS
Caprivi Houseboat Safaris is based in the Caprivi region (Namibia), on the Zambezi River, approximately 7km outside Katima Mulilo. From here we offer day trips which include, sunset cruises, angling and birding excursions or simply a leisurely day cruise on the Zambezi.
Overnight Safaris include 2 to 5 day trips on the Zambezi and / or Chobe Rivers. Depending on your itinerary a suitable package can be arranged for each client.
ACCOMMODATION
At our base outside Katima we offer bed and breakfast facilities for the night of your arrival and departure.
Three rustic en-suite chalets overlooking the Zambezi River will ensure a comfortable nights rest before continuing your journey down the magical waters of the Zambezi. The weary traveller in search of a relaxing stop over is also welcome.
A bar facility is available for guests that overnight at the lodge.
Self catering, bed and breakfast or fully catered options
are available. Depending on which of the options are
taken (single, sharing, which time of year as well as
self catering, fully catered or b & b), rates vary.
RATES & INFO - 2010/2011
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here for enquiries & reservations.
ANGLING
Tender boat rental for angling day trips from the lodge,
with skipper or with angling guide.
* excludes fuel usage
Our skippers are acquainted with the general angling
hot spots in our area and have a basic knowledge of
angling techniques. For a more specialized service we
recommend making use of one of our angling guides.
Angling licenses can be acquired from us or from the
Regional Council in Katima Mulilo.
SUNSET CRUISES AND BIRDING
Relax with refreshing sundowner whilst enjoying the spectacular riverine scenery and magnificent Zambezi Sunsets.
* Includes beverages and fuel usage
DAY CRUISES
Enjoy a leisurely day on the Zambezi River with a champagne breakfast, picnic lunch or lunch time/sundowner barbeque on a shimmering white sandbank under the African skies.
*Quotes available on request
HOUSEBOATS
The boats are designed for the nature lover, giving the client the opportunity to enjoy, with the river as viewing platform, the splendor of three of the regions special rivers and their fascinating array of fauna and flora.
Our boats are 7.5m aluminium Outbacks powered by 60hp 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 will accompany you and will mainly serve as skipper, assisting in other duties where possible (i.e. setting up camp, making fire etc). Knowledgeable guides for specialized angling / birding safaris 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 excursions and fishing tackle is also available for rent.
OVERNIGHT SAFARIS ON THE HOUSEBOATS
Assisted self catering and self catering options available.
Please contact us for quotes and suggested itineraries - minimum two nights
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With over 200km of waterways to explore in the Caprivi
Region of Namibia, we offer the opportunity to experience
a unique African Adventure. Enjoy, with the river as
your viewing platform, the splendour of two of the regions
special rivers and their fascinating array of fauna
and flora.
Zambezi River
The Zambezi River is the fourth largest river system
in Africa. Beginning it's journey as an insignificant
little spring in the northwest corner of Zambia it runs
for a length of 2700km through six countries, thundering
over the Victoria Falls, through lake Kariba and finally
completing it's fascinating journey in the warm waters
of the Indian Ocean.
For 130km this river forms the border between Namibia and Zambia, and it is here in the Eastern Caprivi Region that your adventure begins. Travel at a leisurely pace down the expanse of this mighty river with its endless floodplains and breathtaking sunsets. In the evening relax around the warmth of a campfire on a secluded white sandbank before heading to the comfort of your tent, gently rocking to sleep to the sounds of an African Night.
With a myriad of fish species abundant in these rivers, ample angling opportunities are on offer. Famous for its tiger fish and bream, these rivers promise to challenge and enthral 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.
The Caprivi Region is home to over 400 wetland and
woodland bird species. Here you can view in abundance
the African Skimmer, Open-Billed Stork, Carmine and
White Fronted Bee Eaters, Pied Kingfisher, Malachite
Kingfisher and Wattled and White Crowned Plover, to
name just a few. The floodplains also provide breeding
sites for birds with a limited range elsewhere in Southern
Africa. They include the African Fin Foot, Schalow’s
Turaco, Sousa's Shrike, Rock Pratincole, Shelley's Sunbird
and Collared Sunbird.
Game viewing on the Zambezi is limited to mainly to the hippos and crocodiles. Through July to November, when the river levels are at its lowest, several herds of elephants frequent the area and can be seen cooling down in the waters of the Zambezi.
Chobe River
Forming the southern border between the Eastern Caprivi and Botswana, the Chobe River meanders eastwards to meet the Zambezi River at Kazangula. Here you travel from the Zambezi River, through the Casaia channel and into the Chobe River at Impalila Island, slowly 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
add to nature's unending display. Specials in this area
include the Slaty Egret, Coppery Tailed Coucal and Pels
Fishing Owl.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE: Namibia changes to winter time from the first weekend of April to the first weekend of September (CAT less one hour). However, due to the geographical location, the Caprivi remains on Central African Time (one hour ahead of Namibian Winter Time).
GETTING HERE
By Road:
Katima Mulilo is easily accessible with good tar roads
leading in from Botswana and Namibia - Rundu. Follow
the B8 from Katima Mulilo en route to the Botswana (Ngoma)
Border. Turn left on the gravel road +/- 7km from Katima
Mulilo. Caprivi Houseboat Safaris's entrance is 800m
on your left.
By Air:
- Mpacha Airport, Katima Mulilo: Air Namibia, Private
Charters - transfer 18km
- Livingstone Airport, Zambia: Zambia Airways, Nationwide,
British Airways, SAA - transfer 200km
- Kasane Airport, Botswana: Air Botswana - transfer
140km
- Vic Falls Airport, Zimbabwe: SAA, British Airways
- transfer 200km
Transfers to and from these airports can be arranged.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE:
The Caprivi Region is a malaria area so drinking of
prophylaxis is advised. Find out from your GP or local
travel clinic on suitable available products.
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