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simplicius-simplicissimus · 4 months ago
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Kwando River - Namibia - Afternoon
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logi1974 · 2 years ago
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Kazile Island Lodge is situated on a private island on the banks of the Kwando River, within the heart of KAZA. Kazile together with its sister lodge Nambwa are the only lodges to be uniquely situated within the Bwabwata National Park. The Lodge offers thirteen Meru tents nestled within a Mangosteen forest. The tents overlook the Kwando River as well as the expansive floodplains between the Island and the famous Horseshoe Bend. Kazile Island is a special paradise that can only be reached by boat. Here, herds of bu􀂿alo and elephant traverse the wet Zambezi landscape. Sitatunga, an elusive aquatic antelope, are often spotted along the  floodplains and marshes.
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Die Kazile Island Lodge liegt auf einer privaten Insel am Ufer des Kwando-Flusses im Herzen von KAZA. Kazile ist zusammen mit seiner Schwesterlodge Nambwa die einzige Lodge, die exzeptionell im Bwabwata Nationalpark liegt. Die Lodge bietet dreizehn Meru-Zelte, eingebettet in einen Mangosteen-Wald. Die Zelte überblicken den Fluss Kwando sowie die weitläufigen Überschwemmungsgebiete zwischen der Insel und dem berühmten Horseshoe Bend. Kazile Island ist ein besonderes Paradies, das nur mit dem Boot zu erreichen ist. Hier durchziehen Büffel- und Elefantenherden die feuchte Sambesi-Landschaft. Sitatunga, eine schwer fassbare Wasserantilope, wird oft entlang der Auen und Sümpfe gesichtet.
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funnywildlife · 3 years ago
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The Magnificent and Noble Sable Antelope are commonly seen in the north of Botswana. Sable graze and browse, and favour the fringes of habitats like the edge of woodlands. Common along the Chobe (Linyanti and Kwando) River as well as on the eastern fringes of the Okavango. * Experience Botswana with our friends @okavangodeltaexplorations Give the a follow for regular updates & safari ideas. #Wildography #sable #sableantelope #antelope #okavangodelta #okavango #okavangodeltaexplorations #nature #naturephotography #naturelovers #wildlife #wildlifephotography #botswana #visitbotswana #explorebotswana #wildernessexplorer #animalloversofinstagram #safari #botswanasafari #safarlife #armchairtravel #wondersofnature (at Okavango Delta, Botswana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ_SP6JgUA2/?utm_medium=tumblr
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roswellroamer · 6 years ago
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Shametu River Lodge to Mukolo Camp, Namibia. 220km. 4/27/19.
Today was another short day so we lounged around the river and pool before and after breakfast. A chef made us what we wanted, omelettes, bacon, sausage, etc. i also tried a sort of dried porridge that looked like mashed potatoes called pap. It was served in a warming tray with mince (which was ground beef that was really tasty) and also some mushrooms. Deon joined us for a bit and verified that about 10% of the Nam population is white. He also described for us where he takes guests on game drives and what they see. Blessing and a curse I reckon having not encountered any big game wild on the road to this point. We wouldn't really know what to do if we did but it would be pretty cool to spot some not in a zoo or in a park. 🐘 🦁 🦒Our hippo encounter last night was both close and scary enough to last. We had porters come collect our bags as Deon had promised and got rolling at 11. Today was a straight and paved and largely uneventful ride. The heat became noticeably worse the past two days. The Honda showed the air temp quickly rise to 38°C (over 100°F)! At that temp you don't really cool down even wearing the mesh jacket I've been sporting the last few days and with all your vents open on your pants. Our first stop was under a nice shade tree and we pulled off between some short concrete posts. 6 bush equipped bakkies whizzed by us. Snorkeled up, axes, camping gear on the roofs, etc. within a short while a white car pulled off opposite us on the highway. An armed soldier got out and a shorter guy with a beard and a large hat came across the road to us. The soldier seemed friendly enough but explained that the concrete posts were to keep everyone out. They didn't want us to be eaten by lions or trampled by elephants. Then we asked for a photo. The soldier seemed willing but his boss was all business and shook his finger meaning absolutely not. We mounted up and went on down the road. Within 10km or so we passed the convoy and they had secured a really nice picnic pull off. We met up at one more rest stop then blasted down into the heat. Two ostrich were surprised and ran along the lead of our group for a bit before heading off to one side. Then we passed a family of wild baboons occupying an abandoned picnic spot. I turned around and took some pictures and a vid. I was wary and sat on my bike with the engine running. It was a family of about a dozen and they started running across the road, maybe a hundred yards away.
We made it to Kongola a "town" we had been seeing signs for all day. There was a Shell station but we didn't stop and instead rolled another 5 km or so to our camp. This is a bit more primitive than some of the other spots we've stayed. The road was a good indicator as the sand became difficult for me to navigate. Finally the last half km or so the owners had put down some hay which made it easier to navigate. We settled into our simple buildings. No AC but water and electricity and a great view of the Kwando river floodplain. We quickly congregated by the pool to cool off. There were a group of German Masters and PhD candidates who are in the midst of a three month assignment cataloguing and assaying carbon content of the trees and soil as part of a 12 year contract. We enjoyed some poolside refreshments and the guys grilled up some steak (marinated) and sausages. We shared with our camp keeper Lola and her two sons. After enjoying another sweet sunset we ambled a few steps from the river/deck/bar and into the open air dining patio. There was a salad, rice and a nice lamb stew. All good, but the highlight of the meal was the homemade malva (pronounces malfa in Afrikaans) pudding. Amazing.
Baz' (Barry) Word of the day is nooit (pronounces noyt) which means a strong no way. Off to Zambia tomorrow. Our SA friends have had issues with the border there. Bribes, delays, etc. depends on who we get from what I hear. We'll see. Another great day through Africa with a fun group. 😴
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citizenjayuncensored · 2 years ago
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Day 7 & 8: The Nambwa Tented Lodge is located along the Kwando River, deep in the Bwabwata National park of Namibia. The entire Lodge is built on 4-5 metre tall stilts. Why? Because it’s generally not a good idea to build anything that an elephant might consider an obstacle. (elephants don’t like obstacles) We went to bed with entire herds of elephants casually meandering under our rooms and woke up to baboons staring at us from outside or bedroom windows. It. Was. Incredible. #nambwatentedlodge #namibia #outandaboutafrica #elephants #africanelephants #baboons #sableantelope #greaterkudu (at Bwabwata National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClIA6ooMmfA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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furiouszinecloudpony · 2 years ago
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Hunting Making a Difference - Ridding the Kwando River of a Man Eating C...
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rivaltimes · 2 years ago
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Meerkats and starry nights in the Makgadikgadi salt flat
Meerkats and starry nights in the Makgadikgadi salt flat
Makgadikgadi means “the driest dry place yet” in the Twsana language. It occupies the northeast corner of Botswana and is the desiccated bottom of a paleolake. Millions of years ago, three great rivers originated in the mountains of Angola and flowed into the Indian Ocean: the Okavango, the Kwando and the Zambezi. Two million years ago, the tectonic movement that gave rise to the…
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nunoxaviermoreira · 3 years ago
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Drama by Thomas Retterath Beautiful sunset Kwando river, Botswana The world is like a book and those, who do not travel, only read the first page. follow me on instagram my pictures on sale join my facebook group All rights reserved. © Thomas Retterath 2021 https://flic.kr/p/2mW2tiL
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agbolazee · 3 years ago
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Southern Carmine bee-eaters along Kwando river. https://www.instagram.com/p/CYeT7LSoyI1/?utm_medium=tumblr
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onegirlmanymiles · 7 years ago
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about my trip
I wanted to share with you all some details about my trip to Africa.
I have found when telling people I'm off the Africa, most people ask 'why?' - I chose Africa very spontaneously, I was actually in a travel agent planning to book a European trip, but when I saw the African brochure with the giraffes (just after they were listed on the endangered species list) I knew I was about to do something wild, and right there, I booked a trip to Africa. Many people I've crossed are shocked and the first thing they say is "be careful, it's dangerous over there", but when you think about it, its not any more dangerous then anywhere else in the world (Just look at whats happening on the news!!!) Recently there has been a coup threat in Zimbabwe, which makes the trip a little bit more risky, but if you travel in fear, you'll never leave, experience growth, gain cultural experience or go out of your comfort zone. If you fear the world, you'll never live!
So, here is a little breakdown of what I'm doing and where I'm going..
First thing first is to decide what tour you're doing (yes i recommend doing a tour, Africa is a huge continent!!) and decide why you want to go and what you want to see. I picked one through Gecko's as the age range is suitable to myself and they also don't charge a single supplement which is perfect if your travelling alone!
The tour "Best of Southern Africa" - 17 Day trip starting and finishing at Johannesburg. This trip is a camping style trip - 1 night hotel, 13 nights camping with facilities and 2 nights without facilities. For someone who has never camped, not even in my backyard, its definitely going to be a new experience!
The tour visits 4 countries - South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe and has inclusive and optional activities at each destination.
Breakdown of the 17 days
Day 1: Johannesburg
Day 2-5:  Botswana visiting Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Maun and Okavango Delta
Day 6-7: Namibia visiting Caprivi Game park, Mahango Game reserve, Cubango river, Villages of Hambukushu and Xwe tribes, Kwando Camp, Kwando River and Mudumu Game Park
Day 8: Botswana going to Chobe National Park and cruising Chobe River
Day 9-13: Zimbabwe where you'll see Victoria Falls and cruise down Zambezi. Drive to Hwange National Park, Matoboas National Park, Bulawayo and Matobo Hills
Day 14-17: South Africa visiting Mapungubwe National Park, Kruger National Park and finishing in Johannesburg
I'm also staying a night before the tour begins and 2 nights after at the hotel which the tour chose as a meeting and finishing point.
Cost Overall cost for the trip was roughly $5500 (including spending money)
Breakdown (AUD) Flights with Etihad Airways - $1598 return Tour - $2074 Transfers to and from hotel - $120 return Pre tour & Post tour accomodation - $170 per night - 3 nights = $510 Insurance - $218 Spending money - $400 USD cash, $400 USD on a travel card, $1000 ZAR (South African Rand)
Everything was booked and organised with 'Student Flights' who helped arrange my flights according to the trip dates, transfers, extra accomodation and of course the tour! Now I've worked along side an agent, next time I'd be confident in booking and organising a trip alone to reduce extra fees and interest that charge for service.
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simplicius-simplicissimus · 4 months ago
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Kwando River - Namibia - Morning
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logi1974 · 2 years ago
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Chobe River forms the northern boundary of Chobe National Parkand begins its existence as a small mountain spring in Angola, where it is known as the Kwando. From here, it travels great distances through the Kalahari sands before it reaches Botswana and becomes the Linyanti. It finally becomes the Chobe at the border post of Ngoma, from where it continues to run along Botswana’s northern border before meeting the mighty Zambezi and tumbling over the precipice at Victoria Falls. The Chobe’s course, like the Okavango and the Zambezi River, is affected by fault lines which are extensions of the Great Rift Valley.
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Der Chobe-Fluss bildet die nördliche Grenze des Chobe-Nationalparks und beginnt seine Existenz als kleine Bergquelle in Angola, wo er als Kwando bekannt ist. Von hier aus legt er große Entfernungen durch die Kalahari zurück, bevor er Botswana erreicht und zum Linyanti wird. Am Grenzposten von Ngoma wird er schließlich zum Chobe, von wo aus er weiter entlang der Nordgrenze Botswanas verläuft, bevor er auf den mächtigen Sambesi trifft und bei den Victoriafällen in die Tiefe stürzt. Der Lauf des Chobe ist wie der Okavango und der Sambesi von Verwerfungslinien betroffen, die Verlängerungen des Great Rift Valley sind.
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funnywildlife · 6 years ago
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Join #wildographer, photographic guide & #RememberingLions contributor @darylbalfourwildphotos on safari in Botswana this November 24-Dec 3 for the season on birth & renewal, and great brooding summer skies with towering cumulus clouds. Limited to four people only, 9 nights spent in three distinctly different environments, from desert through the delta to the northern rivers of Kwando. *** Email @darylbalfourwildphotos now for more information at http://www.wildphotossafaris.com/ #wildography #darylbalfour privatelyguided #photosafari #wildphotossafaris #botswana #okavangodelta #lioncubs #wildlifephotography #wildlife_vision #wildlifeonearth #naturephotography #repost #nikonphotography https://www.instagram.com/p/BtMrmROgZHC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jmmwxosecsxu
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clynam-blog · 5 years ago
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Kwando River, Namibia. Just playing around with effects folks. I wouldn't BS you! The giraffes and the birds were not there - just a figment of my imagination. Strawberry Fields Forever! #wildlifeowners #wildography #wildestafrica #youpic_wildlife #joysafaribay #wildographyandsafari #indianafricanwildlife #capturethewild #namibia #africageo #wilderexperiences #africanwildlifephotography #africanwilderness #instawild #bbcwildlife #instawildlife #africanwonders #kwando #giraffe #caprivi #epupafalls #landscape #landscapephotography #landscapelovers #views #waowafrica
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citizenjayuncensored · 2 years ago
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After a day of jumping out of perfectly good airplanes and THE BEST bbq I’ve ever had in my life (Swakopmund Adventure Park & Paintball Centre - don’t let the name fool you) we traded our Land Cruisers for Gulfstream Commanders, left the desert and ripped up to the Kwando River wetlands and the Nambwa Tented Lodge. That was right about the time our biggest threats switched from flat tires and sand dunes….to getting eaten, trampled, gored or mauled. Namibia has such an incredible variety of landscapes …and shit that can kill you #namibia #outandaboutafrica #nambwatentedlodge #northerncarminebeeeater #hippo #hippopotamus #giraffe #crocodile #africanelephant #elephant (at Namibia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck3-95eJu2a/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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ianfaulkner1-blog · 5 years ago
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​By Roxanne Reid Deserts, rivers, wildlife, amazing landscapes. I’ve written elsewhere about the best places and things to do in south and central . In this companion piece about a country I’ve visited more than 30 times and has crept into my heart, I’m sharing my pick of places to visit and things to do in : the north. You’ll also find some tips to know before you go.
As I said my companion post, Places to visit and things to do in : south and central,1. Southern Kunene (formerly Damaraland)
Go rock climbing at Spitzkoppe Marvel at giant granite boulders erupting from a flat earth, find caves, arches and rock pools. Stay at the community-run campsite to be in the best position to watch the rocks glow pink and gold at sunrise and sunset, to see a sky full of stars after dark. The main draw cards here are hiking and rock climbing, especially to the top of Gross Spitzkoppe, and seeing rock art. You may not hike or climb without hiring a local guide. ​Read more about Spitzkoppe
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Spitzkoppe
Walk among ancient rock engravings The Twyfelfontein UNESCO World Heritage Site southwest of Khorixas is famous for one of the largest concentrations of petroglyphs (rock engravings) in Africa. They date back to the Late Stone Age and depict animals like rhino, giraffe and a lion-man. Taking a guide to explore the engravings is compulsory. ​Read more about Twyfelfontein
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Twyfelfontein lion-man engraving
​Visit the Organ Pipes ​Not far away from the petroglyphs is a collection of dolerite pillars along a riverbed. They formed during a volcanic event when the continent of Gondwana was breaking apart 120 million years ago. The rock split to form vertical, narrow pieces of rock that look just like organ pipes.
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Organ Pipes
See a Petrified Forest Some 50km northeast of Twyfelfontein is a collection of fossilised trees that arrived here from Central Africa during a flood 280 million years ago. Covered in mud that had a high mineral content, they turned to stone and were rediscovered in the 1940s after erosion exposed them.
Learn about Damara culture Visit the Damara Museum near Twyfelfontein to learn about the lost culture of the hunter-gatherer Damara people and help support the Damara community that built and run the museum.
Find ancient welwitschia plants The welwitschia is a strange and alien-looking plant, with its two ribbons of leaves. It can survive for more than 1000 years, but the leaves are always the original ones that grow longer and get shredded by the wind. Estimate its age by inspecting the stem base in the middle: each 10cm of diameter means 100 years.
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Welwitschia
​​See desert-adapted elephants and rhino ​Desert-adapted African elephants are unique to north-western and to Mali. You can find them near the ephemeral Aba Huab and Huab rivers in southern Kunene. To survive in such arid conditions, they drink only every 3-4 days (unlike other African elephants that drink every day). They also have a special pouch behind their tongues where they store water. To see desert-adapted black rhino or elephants, stop over at Twyfelfontein Country Lodge or Palmwag Lodge and sign on for a guided tour in the surrounding conservancy.
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Desert-adapted rhino
2. Northern Kunene (formerly Kaokoland) ’s remote far north-western part of Kunene is not for sissies and definitely not recommended for first-time visitors or anyone without experience in driving 4x4 overland through sand. If this is you, I’d advise you to go no further north than Palmwag or Sesfontein.
See desert-adapted rhino and elephants  ​There are desert-adapted elephants in the Hoanib Valley to the north-west of Palmwag, but you would either need to camp rough (no facilities, special permit required) in the Skeleton Coast National Park or book in to one of the luxury camps here (like Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp or Shipwreck Lodge) for a chance to see them. You also have a chance of seeing desert lions.
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Desert elephants at Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp (photo: Wilderness Safaris)
Drive the toughest 4x4 pass in Warning: this is not for the faint-hearted. Van Zyl’s Pass is one of ’s most extreme roads. In fact, it’s more of a route than a road and you may need to stop to move boulders to make it passable. You’ll find it between two very steep mountain ranges in the Marienfluss, with its rippling golden grasses. It’s best travelled downhill from east to west, but still keep a lookout for oncoming vehicles. You need a 4x4, lots of patience and some serious driving skills. Definitely for adventurers travelling with more than one vehicle and NO trailers.
Visit a Himba village There’s something endlessly fascinating about the Himba (or Ovahimba), a tribe of north-western who still live largely in their age-old traditional way. Learn about the red clay they put on their skin, their elaborate hair extensions, metal, shell and leather jewellery and how they use herbs to perfume their skin in an arid area where there’s no water for bathing. Many lodges in the area offer visits to Himba villages but to be sure your visit is ethical, try visiting the Ovahimba Living Museum near Opuwo. ​Read more about the Himba
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Himba woman
See Epupa Falls ​See Epupa Falls on the Kunene River, which forms the border between and Angola. The river is 0.5km wide and plunges down in a chain of waterfalls that spread over 1.5 km, with the highest being 37m. Enjoy the unspoiled surroundings with their baobab and makalani palm trees.
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Epupa Falls
3. Waterberg Plateau National Park If you love lichen-covered mountains, history and hiking, you’ll love The Waterberg Plateau National Park south-east of Otjiwarongo. Climb to the top of the rock massif for views of the surrounding flat landscape or take one of the hiking trails through the forested slopes to see what birds you can find. If you’re interested in German colonial history, there’s a small graveyard and the restaurant is a lovely old building from the early 1900s. There’s a swimming pool to cool off after your hikes.
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Lichen on the Waterberg Plateau (Photo: dconvertini)
4. Cheetahs near Otjiwarongo has the highest density of cheetahs in the world. There are two centres near Otjiwarongo where you can visit either as an overnight guest or a day visitor to find out more about cheetahs and their conservation. One is the Cheetah Conservation Fund, a global leader in the conservation of wild cheetahs and their ecosystems. The other is the cheetah sanctuary of Okonjima and the AfriCat Foundation, where you can learn about their environmental education, research, rehabilitation and community efforts. Discover how well adapted cheetahs are for speed – more than 110km/h in just over 3 seconds – and why at full speed their stride can be as long as 7m. Read more about Okonjima and AfriCat
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Cheetah
5. National Park National Park is one of my favourite places in Southern Africa to see wildlife, a dry area open enough for great photos, with many wonderful waterholes. From Dolomite Camp and Olifantsrus in the west, the main route goes via the popular Okaukuejo camp and Halali with its awesome Moringa waterhole to Onkoshi and the fort at Namutoni in the east. As for what you can see, think lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, rhino, hyena, zebra, giraffe and a feast of antelope from the tiny dik-dik to the giant eland. Animals you won’t find at include hippo, crocodile, buffalo and wild dog. Don’t miss the energetic township vibe at Safari Camp about 10km south of Anderson Gate near Okaukuejo.
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Elephants drinking at Okaukuejo waterhole
6. Zambezi region (formerly Caprivi) Leave the n deserts behind and explore the Kavango, Kwando and Zambezi rivers and floodplains of the far north-east of . This watery world is almost like another country, more reminiscent of southern Zambia or Botswana’s Okavango Delta than of ’s drylands.
Enjoy a river cruise ​A must-do in this area is a river cruise on the Kavango or Kwando rivers to see wildlife and watch a golden sunset reflected on the river.
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Sunset along the river in the Zambezi region
Go birding ​Find an abundance of fish eagles, African jacanas, bee-eaters and African skimmers. There are more than 400 bird species in the area.
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Pied kingfisher
Go for a game drive ​Spot wildlife like waterbuck, elephant and hippo along the rivers, and admire rafts of water lilies. The main road from Rundu in the west to Katimo Mulilo in the east goes through the Bwabwata National Park, and you can make detours into sections of it, like the Mahango area. Be sure you’re an experienced 4x4 driver if you decide to go off-road onto Bwabwata’s gravel paths, or choose a guided drive instead.
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Waterbuck
See Popa Falls Popa Falls is on the Kavango (also spelled Okavango) River near Divundu. At 1600km this is the fourth-longest river in Southern Africa. It starts in the Angola highlands, flows south along the border between Angola and , then drops 4m in a series of rapids known as Popa Falls before it enters Botswana and drains away inland in the Okavango Delta.
Experience local culture To learn about local culture visit one of the Living Museums in the area, like the Mbunza ​Living Museum near Rundu. 
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Mbunza Living Museum
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Tips to know before you go
When is the best time to go to ? It depends on what you want to do. If you’re keen to experience its wildlife, the dry season is the best time (June to September). Summers (October to February) are very hot, with average temperatures over 30 degrees Celsius. Winter days (May to July) are sunny and warm but it can be very cold at night (average of 7 degrees Celsius), especially in the southern deserts, so come prepared with layers.
As I’ve already hinted above, perhaps the best word of advice is about distances and times of travel. is a vast country – bigger than France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Switzerland combined. Don’t try to see it in a week or even two. At least a month would be best if you want to see it all, but if you only have two weeks rather concentrate on either the south OR the north and come back another time.
Although the roads, even the gravel ones, are fairly good there are some badly corrugated sections. You can’t think of travelling at 120km/h even on the tarred main B1 north-south highway because there’s always a chance a wild animal will bound across the road in front of you, causing a bad accident. Many Europeans underestimate the time it takes to get from point A to point B in . Speed limit on gravel roads is 80km/h and sometimes we laugh, thinking no fool could possibly go that fast! Nor is it safe to travel fast on gravel roads for fear of skidding and overturning. Adjust your expectations of the distances you can travel in a day accordingly.
Don’t drive at night when wildlife is attracted to your lights. You may run over and kill small creatures like hares and jackals, and if you hit a large antelope at speed you will wreck your car and possibly hurt yourself as well.
Keep your fuel tank filled up whenever you can. Distances are long and you won’t find anywhere to buy fuel for vast stretches. Just because there’s a fuel station marked on your map doesn’t mean it will have fuel stocks when you get there. If your vehicle isn’t fitted with a long-range tank, consider carrying jerry cans of extra fuel.
If you’re driving in your own vehicle, whatever it is will be fine. If, however, you’re hiring a car go for a 4x4, which will extend your range of options.
Always travel with a spare tyre or even two and some repair and recovery equipment, especially if you’re venturing into Kunene.
Always ensure that you have drinking water in your vehicle in case you break down and have to wait for assistance.
The currency is the n dollar (N$) and has the same value as the South African Rand (ZAR), which is also accepted all over .
English is fairly widely spoken except in the very rural areas, and German is also spoken in the main tourist centres.
Hats, sunglasses and sunscreen are your friends. Also remember to keep hydrated – you need more water in a hot, dry country.
Is it safe? is probably one of the safest countries in Africa, but do keep your wits about you in Windhoek and other towns. Don’t flaunt expensive cameras and keep your car doors locked so stuff can’t be nicked off the back seat when you’re not concentrating. Speeding around bends on gravel roads and losing control of the vehicle, or going too fast and hitting a wild animal crossing the road are probably bigger threats to your safety.
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