OKAVANGO RIVER
Popa Falls
This camp is near Popa Falls itself, just south of Divundu. It’s on the riverbank and has 10 stands with power. Camping R136 per person, plus R110 per site. B&B: Double room R1 030 per person sharing; R930 per person sharing in a family chalet for four. Keep an eye out for hippos, especially at night, and don’t swim in the river. There are crocodiles in all the rivers in the Caprivi. River cruises from R250 per person. GPS: S18.12178 E21.58316 Contact: 021 422 3761;
ct.bookings@nwr.com.na
Shametu River Lodge
This new place is just downstream from Popa Falls. Their luxury safari tents aren’t up and running yet, but you can pitch your own tent. They have eight private stands with private ablution and kitchen facilities – you even get towels, and your first night’s firewood is on the house. It costs R120 per adult; R60 per child under 12. Drinking water is supplied. GPS: S18.11690 E21.58827 Contact: 00 264 81 292 743 (Louis/Amorie);
shameturiverlodge.com
Nunda River Lodge
The lodge is 8,5 km south of Divundu. The campsite has nine stands with power. Camping R125 per person; bungalows from R1 938 per night for two people (DBB) or R1 510 per night for two (B&B). Safari tents from R1 750 per night for two people (DBB) or R1 320 per night for two (B&B). You can go on a boat cruise and view game in the nearby Mahango Game Reserve and Bwabwata National Park. GPS: S18.10547 E21.59431 Contact: 00 264 81 310 1730; 00 264 66 259 093 (Eugenie); bookings@nundaonline.com; nundaonline.com
Ngepi Camp
South of Divundu, on the western bank of the Okavango River, you’ll find many great campsites and lodges. But Ngepi remains our favourite. Almost all of the stands are on the riverbank. Ngepi is known for its crocodile-proof swimming