Kavango stretches along the Okavango River in north-eastern Namibia, centred on the river town of Rundu. Campsites here sit directly on the riverbank, offering fishing, birdwatching and houseboat trips, and serve as a stopover for travellers continuing east into the Caprivi/Zambezi Region or west back toward Etosha.
Directions: On the B8 main road at the Mururani Gate, halfway between Grootfontein and Rundu.
Activities: Game drives to Mangetti National Park.
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Small, family-run stopover camp – report at Mururani Shop next to the tar road.
Directions: 81 km east of Rundu on the B8, then about 4 km off the B8 on the D3402, on the Kavango River.
Activities: Sunset cruises, hippo/crocodile/otter viewing, fishing trips, bird watching.
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Directions: Kaisosi River Lodge is located 7km east of Rundu, on the banks of the Kavango River. Accessible by normal sedan vehicle.
Activities: Birdwatching cruises, sunset cruises, champagne breakfast cruises, and fishing trips on the Kavango River.
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Bookings: Visit kaisosiriverlodge.com.
Directions: On the Okavango River, about 21 km east of Rundu.
Activities: Guided community tours, sundowner river cruises, traditional dance shows.
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Directions: About 10 minutes’ drive from Rundu centre, overlooking the Okavango River floodplain, on the site of a former military base.
Activities: Boat cruises, walking trails, village tours, canoeing; Mangetti National Park and Khaudum Game Reserve about 1.5 hours away.
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Directions: In the southern part of Khaudum National Park, about 7 km from Sikereti Gate. 4×4 only.
Activities: Wildlife viewing (elephant, lion, diverse antelope) in an unfenced wilderness camp.
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Reopened in July 2022 after modernisation.
Directions: 35 km west of Rundu on the B10 towards Nkurenkuru, on the banks of the Kavango River.
Activities: River safaris, sunrise/sundowner cruises, mokoro trips, fly fishing, birdwatching.
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Directions: In Kahenge, near Nkurenkuru, Kavango West.
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Bookings: Tel 081 629 5162
Note: Agra Safari Den is a camping and outdoor equipment retail store (part of the Agra chain), not a bookable overnight campsite. This branch is located in Rundu, and stocks camping gear, safari and adventure clothing, footwear, fishing equipment and outdoor accessories.
Contact: Tel +264 61 290 9231, email marketing@agra.com.na, or visit safariden.com.na for branch details and stock.
Nestled on the banks of the Okavango River, only 16 km from Rundu on the B10. The Lodge & Campsite provide tranquil surroundings under tall trees.
Private Bathrooms for each site – Braai Place & Braai Grid /Wood available to buy for N$ 80 per bag – Swimming Pool – Dust Bin / No tables
Property is accessible for those with limited mobility – Restaurant & Bar & Sundowner deck at main lodge
Sunset-Boat cruise on the ‘ River Queen/ Fishing trips ( catch & release) are on ‘request’ (depending on Water Level)
+264 81 129 2424 (after hours)/ +264 81 165 2805 (after hours) bookings@gondwana-collection.com
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Rates: N$ 325 pp per Night / N$ 162.50 per Child 6 – 13 Years
Rate: N$ 985 pp sharing
Bookings: Tel: +264 61 427 200/ Phone:
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