cardboard box travel shop logo

Cardboard Box Travel Shop

Namibia


Sambalala Camp

Community Campsites - Namibia

Enjoy the tranquillity of the African bush in the scenic woodlands of Eastern Caprivi.

Why visit the Salambala Campsite?

Enjoy peace and quiet, atmospheric woodlands and wildlife attracted by a permanent natural water pan.

What can you experience?

  • View antelope and possibly elephant or even lion
  • Enjoy birdwatching (abundant birdlife near the water and in the dense woodland)
  • Go on walks (guided walks on request)
  • Go on day drives through the Munitenge Royal Forest

What facilities are available?

  • Four individual & private campsites (3/4 tents each; Site 1 takes larger groups of 5/6 tents) with tap, braai area, lapa kitchen with sink, shade from large trees and adjacent flush toilet and shower
  • Services of local guides (on request)
  • Viewing hides

Nearby attractions include:

  • Zambezi River (30-40 min)
  • Chobe National Park (Botswana, 1-2 hours, 4x4 required in parts)
  • Regional capital of Katima Mulilo (40 mins)

Where is it?

  • On the Salambala pan, approximately 50 km south of Katima Mulilo on the Ngoma Bridge (Botswana) road (D3508).

How do I get there?

  • Approximately 50 kilometres south of Katima look out for a sign on the left hand side of the road indicating the turn off to the right. The turn off is just before a small cuca / bottle shop on the right hand side. The road winds its way for about 5 km through mopane woodland and is sandy in patches and muddy in rainy season. It is usually accessible by 2 x 4 vehicle but access may be by 4x4 only in wet season
Chobe Savannah Lodge

Overlooking the vast Chobe floodplain's from its situation in the east Caprivi this lodge has a lot to offer visitors

Ichingo Chobe River Lodge

One of the best lodges in this area has accommodation in both traditional land based units as well as on two houseboats.

Impalila Island Lodge

This is the only place in the world where four countries meet. A wonderful Chobe destination with eight luxury chalets.

Kalizo Lodge

A self catering family oriented lodge which offers excellent fishing opportunities

Kings Den

Wooden chalets overlook the river, while additional accommodation is available in the Zambezi Queen house boat

Lianshulu Lodge

One of the Caprivi's most popular up-market lodges.

Mahangu Safari Lodge

Situated close to the Mahangu Park in west Caprivi - this is an excellent stop-over between Namibia, Maun (in Botswana) and the Victoria Falls

Mazambala Island Lodge

Situated on an island in the Kwando river around 4km from the trans-Caprivi highway

Namushasha Lodge

A popular and well appointed lodge near Kongola

Ntwala Island Lodge

situated on three small islands this is an ultra-luxurious Chobe destination, with four suites, each with plunge pool and private guiding

Rainbow River Lodge

on the Kavango River banks this lodge offers plenty of water based activities

Susuwe Island Lodge

in the Bwabwata National Park this is a perfect land and water camp with six luxury suites, each with private plunge pool

Zambezi Lodge

Close to the town of Katima Mulilo in the east Caprivi

Zambezi Queen

A luxurious house boat on the Chobe River