Caprivi Explorer

Drive yourself around the fascinating Caprivi Strip

The Caprivi Strip self drive. Allow yourself to discover a different piece of Africa where the rivers never run dry. Home to several different game parks, and a network of rivers, this is a fascinating and remote area of Namibia. For safari enthusiasts, fisherman, birders, canoeist and white water rafters, this safari to the Caprivi Strip region offers much excitement and challenge. Enjoy the abundant wildlife of the Mahango- and Mudumu Games Parks. Enjoy a visit to the Popa Falls and the “Okavango Delta” at Lianshulu.

• Ornithologists 'look out'  – this is home to over 70% of Namibia’s Birdlife !
  
• The rivers can be explored by boat and mokoro
  
• The fishing in the rivers is excellent and the lodges offer fishing safaris
  
• Game viewing in the Mudumu and Mamili National Parks
  
• Popa Falls marks the ‘ Pan Handle’ and start of the Okavango Delta
  

Day 1 : Windhoek, Olive Grove Guest House

Arrival at Hosea Kutako (Windhoek International) airport, where you will receive your rental vehicle. Once you have sorted out all the formalities for your vehicle, drive to Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia. After check-in at the accommodation establishment, you will be taken on a city tour. Windhoek is a city of many contrasts. Modern skyscrapers blend with historic buildings dating from the turn of the century. Several buildings from the German colonial era have been preserved and restored to fulfil useful functions in the community today. Some of the sights you will see on your tour are the Ride Memorial, the Old Fort, the Parliament Building (also known as the “Ink Place”), the Lutheran Church, the Railway Station and many more.

Accommodation: Olive Grove Guest House
Meals : Bed & Breakfast

Day 2 : Waterberg Plateau, Frans Indongo Lodge
Departing Windhoek in a northerly direction to the Frans Indongo Lodge. Enjoy the tasteful Ovambo style decoration, have a sundowner at the wooden terrace and observe rare species of game while overlooking the majestic landscape. Frans Indongo is located in the Namibia's Waterberg Plateau

Accommodation: Frans Indongo Lodge
Meals: Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

Day 3 : Okavango, Hakusembe River Lodge

Your journey takes you via Grootfontein to the Kavango Region at the start of the Caprivi Strip. You will arrive in Rundu during the afternoon - definitely not too late for a sundowner. On the banks of the Kavango River you will find the Hakusembe River Lodge - your ultimate river escape! All six thatched chalets are mosquito proof, river-facing and have en-suite facilities.

Accommodation: Hakusemebe River Lodge
Meals: Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

Day 4 : Okavango Delta, Hakusembe River Lodge

Partake in one of the optional excursions and activities offered by the Lodge. Enjoy a boat cruise on the Kavango River, try your luck at Tigerfishing or spend your time watching some of the over 400 species of birds that the area has to offer. A definite must is to go on a sundowner cruise.

Accommodation: Hakusemebe River Lodge
Meals: Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

Day 5 : Mahango Game Reserve, Mahangu Safari Lodge

Your destination for today is the Mahangu Safari Lodge next to the Mahango National Park. It offers five double bed bungalow units, a main lapa, a dining- and living room as well as a bar and a wonderful swimming pool with a picturesque view of the river.

Accommodation: Mahangu Safari Lodge
Meals: Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

Day 6 : Mahango Game Reserve, Mahangu Safari Lodge

Amongst the excursions offered by Mahangu Safari Lodge are game drives to the Mahango Game Park. The Mahango Game Park borders on the Okavango River. Characterised by riverine forests, a broad flood plain, magnificent baobas and large herds of elephant and red lechwe, the Mahango is one of Namibia’s most diverse and interesting conservation areas. Furthermore it is worthwhile visiting the Popa Falls, which is another attraction in this part of Namibia.

Accommodation: Mahangu Safari Lodge
Meals: Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

Day 7 : Mudume National Park, Lianshulu Lodge

In an easterly direction you are approaching the Mudumu National Park. For two nights you will be staying at the luxurios Lianshulu Lodge, situated on the banks of the Kwando River right in the Mudumu National Park. The area is a lush wilderness of riverine forest, marsh and open woodland, providing a home to an abundance of wildlife. Individually furnished, tiled, wood and thatched en-suite chalets overlook the Kwando River and its flood plains.

Accommodation: Lianshulu Lodge
Meals: Full Board and Activities

Day 8: Mudume National Park, Lianshulu

Your daily activities include nature drives, guided nature walks, boat excursions, bird watching, nights drives and visits to a traditional Caprivi village. During a gamedrive in the Mudumu National Park, animals likely to be encountered are elephant, buffalo, roan antelope, kudu, impala and Burchell’s zebra. South of Lianshulu the Kwando River breaks up into a labyrinth of channels to form the Linyanti Swamp.

Accommodation: Lianshulu Lodge
Meals: Full Board and Activities

Day 9: Day of Departure
After breakfast, drive to Katima Mulilo to drop off the rental keys and take care of all formalities before boarding the scheduled Air Namibia flight to Windhoek.

Please Note : Katimo Mulilo is close to Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia .Should you wish to extend your trip to Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta or Victoria Falls, then contact us and speak to your Rhino Africa consultant who will be able to assist you.

Includes:

All accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
Car Hire
All activities as indicated in the itinerary
All meals and drinks as indicated in the itinerary

Excludes:

Fuel
Items of a personal nature
Air Fare from Katimo Mulilo to Windhoek

Please Note : Katimo Mulilo is close to Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia .Should you wish to extend your trip to Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta or Victoria Falls, then contact us and speak to your Rhino Africa consultant who will be able to assist you.