Caprivi Archives

June 4, 2012

National Parks of Namibia – A diverse suite of alternative breaks for travellers

From the icy waters of the Atlantic to the swamps of the Caprivi, shimmering white fortresses to extraordinary plants, the sweeping landscapes, magnificent game viewing and […]

August 28, 2012

Caprivi – Luxury cruise on the Zambezi

by Michaela Kanzler Since October 2004 the river plains in Namibia’s far north east have been open to exploration by way of a comfortable cruise on […]

September 3, 2012

Bird’s-eye view – Namibia’s weaver bird

Spectacled Weaver Ploceus ocularis Roberts No 810 by Pompie Burger For various reasons the spectacled weaver bird is probably my favourite of all the weavers found […]

January 24, 2013

Namibia: The Caprivi springs to life

Photos and text by Annabelle Venter Eight hours after leaving Windhoek in our Land Rover, we finally switch off the engine, open the doors and find ourselves […]

April 22, 2013

Ndhovu Safari Lodge

Ndhovu Safari Lodge is situated in the Caprivi, 225 km east from Rundu and 340 km west from Katima Mulilo. Ndhovu offers 10 luxury tents, of which one is anchored […]

May 30, 2013

The adventures of Ottie – an otter captivates

Compiled Marita van Rooyen, with text from Ottie the Otter by Mark Paxton Photographs Mark Paxton “He came to us as a pathetically squeaking […]

July 8, 2013

Hippo has the last laugh

By Steve Felton “Hi, I’m Delicious!” Salufo Limbo was holding out his hand in greeting. He called himself Delicious when he was 14, he explained, after […]

March 4, 2022

FOUR RIVERS – Go slow and experience the depth, wealth and wonder of the northeast

Rièth van Schalkwyk followed the whim of a family member to break the tradition of Christmas at the seaside, packed the camper for two weeks of slow travel and camped on the banks of the Kavango, Zambezi, Chobe and Kwando to discover the magic of looking closer and staying longer.

March 7, 2023

Oh Bwabwata, there’s a hippo on my stoep!

Bwabwata National Park is a place unlike any other and its lush woodlands and waterways – with the plethora of game, fish, plants and birdlife it supports – are by far the key attraction. One of the area’s many hidden treasures can be found at Ndhovu Safari Lodge.