Caprivi Strip Holidays
The Caprivi Strip is officially in Namibia, a long panhandle enclosed by permanent water and stretching eastwards from the Kavango River to and along the Zambezi ending at the border junction of Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia.
The lush savannah area is bounded by the Kwando, Linyanti and Chobe River system on the southern border with Botswana and with the Zambezi River forming part of its northern boundary with Zambia.
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. The wildlife is being protected in a couple of reserves including Bwabwata, Mudumu, Lizauli and Mamili. There are no fences allowing the animals to roam freely across the borders of the neighbouring countries of Botswana and Zambia.
There are a variety of lodges in the Caprivi Strip that provide opulent standards of accommodation and are superb hideaways at the end or beginning of any African holiday. Lianshulu Lodge is in the Eastern region of the Caprivi Strip and overlooks the pristine Kwando River. Impalila Island Lodge is situated at the meeting of the Chobe and Zambezi rivers and at the position where four countries meet. Susuwe Island Lodge is perfect for relaxation, isolation and luxury and is built to integrate the riverine forest. Ntwala Island Lodge is only 80 kilometers upstream from the Victoria Falls.