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: 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
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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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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-18.50187 20.754568 6 campsites /max 4 pax Private ablutions/ Hot/cold water/ Wash basin Shaded seating area/ Braai place
Khaudum Camp is located in the northern part of Khaudum National Park. The camp has been privatised and completely renovated in 2015. Khaudum Park is an almost undeveloped wilderness area bordering Botswana that is accessed in 4 x 4 vehicles only (minimum 2 vehicles in a group) Spectacular landscapes, abundant wildlife, with a chance to see rare wild dogs and rare roan antelopes.
Khaudum must be entered by at least two 4×4 offroad vehicles per party
Rate: N$400 pp
Bookings: Namibia Exclusive Safaris
Tel: 061 227519 reservations@khaudumcamping.com – website: www.namibia-exclusive.com or book via www.campinginnamibia.com
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