Visit Chobe River Front, The Caprivi Strip
At the eastern end of the Caprivi Strip the Chobe River forms the border between Namibia and Botswana. The area is renowned for its diverse and prolific wildlife; a boat trip on the river is the best way to see it.
Chobe River Front
The Caprivi Strip, Namibia
At the eastern end of the Caprivi Strip the Chobe River forms the border between Namibia and Botswana.
On the Botswana bank lies the famous Chobe National Park which attracts numerous visitors on safari (the Namibian banks are very different).
With just two small lodges the area is a wonderful water wilderness: there are floodplains, papyrus channels, islands, riverine forest and not a single road.
Wildlife along the Chobe River
Game is abundant and the area is renowned for its diverse and prolific wildlife, including the rare puku antelope. It is home to large herds of elephant, buffalo and hippo, as well as concentrations of other wildlife including giraffe, sable, wild dog, lion and other predators which come down to the rivers edge to drink, graze and hunt.
There are no game viewing loops on the Namibian side of the Chobe River so activities are by boat, sometimes stopping off on islands for picnics and sundowners.
Nature walks and guided canoeing are also possible, as are full day trips into the Chobe National Park. Gliding along the river you can approach the animals from close quarters as well as enjoying the myriad of brightly coloured birds.
Other places within The Caprivi Strip
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- About 12 kilometres in length and 6 kilometres in width, Impalila Island lies in the middle of the Zambezi River. It is dotted with small villages and is a good place to see a variety of game and birdlife.
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- Katima Mulilo is the major centre in the Caprivi region and situated on the banks of the Zambezi River. There is a good local arts centre, and it's also ideal for boat trips along this stretch of the river.
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- Mudumu and Mamili National Parks contain the same animal species and you are likely to encounter elephant, buffalo, roan antelope, kudu, impala and Burchell's zebra. Both parks are also excellent for birdwatching.
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- The edges of Mahangu Game Reserve, serves as a border between Botswana and Namibia. This area, with the Okavango River running through it, is good for game as well as spectacular birdlife.
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- Close to the Popa Falls and the Mahangu Game Reserve, the town of Rundu is located on the banks of the Okavango River. It is situated in Kavango, the home of Namibia's well-known Kavango woodcarvers.
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Chobe River Front
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- At the eastern end of the Caprivi Strip the Chobe River forms the border between Namibia and Botswana. The area is renowned for its diverse and prolific wildlife; a boat trip on the river is the best way to see it.
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