CAPRIVI: KWANDO RIVER

Nambwa Community Camp

About 20 km south-west of Kongola, on the western bank of the Kwando. You need a 4x4. The campsite has four stands and hot water, but no power. Camping R250 per adult; R125 for children aged 6 – 12. Lots of game moves through the area and it is considered one of the best birdwatching spots in the country. GPS: S17.87499 E23.31760

Contact: 00 264 81 865 3052 ( Tinolla) 92 Namushasha River Lodge About 25 km south of Kongola. The campsite has no power, but there is a swimming pool and a restaurant. Camping R170 p.p. Chalets from R1 374 p.p. sharing (B&B). Have sundowners on the deck above the Kwando River, fish or watch birds. GPS: S17.98616 E23.29548

Contact: 00 264 61 230 066; gondwana-collection.com 93 Camp Kwando An excellent lodge and campsite 30 km south of Kongola. (It’s easy to reach, like most places on the eastern side of the Kwando River.) Private stands with ablution facilities R230 p.p. Other stands R165 p.p. DB&B options: Chalets from R1 110 per adult sharing; R55 for kids aged 3 – 11; free for toddlers. Luxury units from R1 354 per adult sharing; R768 for kids aged 3 – 11; free for toddlers. The restaurant serves all meals. Fishing, mokoro and game-viewing outings are available. GPS: S18.04298 E23.32226

Contact: 00 264 64 461 677 (Antoinette); campkwando.com 94 Malyo Wilderness Camp The stands at Malyo go right down to the river. At night a hippo might come and mow your lawn and there are crocodiles, so be careful near the water. Besides snakes, however, there aren’t other dangerous animals to worry about. The campsite has ablution and braai facilities but no power points: R130 per person. Selfcatering safari tent R280 per adult; discounts for children under 12. Mopane firewood R20 per bundle. The camp is about 30 km south of Kongola next to the C49.