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Impalila Island Lodge

Accommodation in the Caprivi Region of Namibia

Impalila island is situated at the meeting place of two mighty African rivers, the Chobe and Zambezi, and four countries, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana. This is the only place in the world where four countries meet. Impalila Island forms the north-eastern tip of Namibia and lies just 70km's west of Victoria Falls. The surrounding area is an amazing mosaic of waterways, floodplains and bushveld:- host to exceptional birdlife, game viewing and assorted vegetation - and in the waters outstanding fishing opportunities.

Impalila Island Lodge is a 16-bedded luxury lodge with much to offer discerning clients. The island is situated at the confluence of the Chobe and Zambezi rivers at the place where 4 countries meet - from the air an amazing mosaic of waterways, floodplains and bushveld - on the ground exceptional birdlife, game viewing and assorted vegetation - and in the waters outstanding fishing opportunities. Impalila is also the most secluded and remote of the Chobe destinations but close enough to offer guests the very best of the Chobe river – that is game viewing by boat.

Details: All Rooms | Some Rooms | Not Available Number of rooms: 8 Check in time: 12.00 Check out time: 09.00 Hotel / Lodge Facilities Room Facilities Children Restaurant Fitness Centre Swimming Pool Laundry Service Non Smoking Rooms Spa Lounge Disabled Access Internet Secure parking En-suite bathroom Television Telephone Room Service Mini Bar Air- Conditioning Fan Mosquito Nets Tea / Coffee Making In room safe High Chairs Cot Babysitting

Other Lodges in the Caprivi Caprivi Lodges Lianshulu Lodge Impalila Island Lodge Kings Den Lodge Mahangu Safari Lodge Namushasha Lodge Ndhovu Lodge Popa Falls Restcamp Susuwe Island Lodge Zambezi Lodge

Game Ciewing - At Impalila game viewing by boat in the Chobe National Park for Africa's big game is preferable during the mid afternoon to sunset when game comes down to the waters edge to drink. The Chobe is but a short distance away and one of the attractions is to take a late afternoon cruise into the Kasai channel and from there into the Chobe - renown for vast elephant herds, buffalo, lion, hippo, the rare Chobe bushbuck and puku. Elephant cross the Chobe onto Impalila Island often, and along with hippo, sitatunga can be seen from Impalila Island Lodge.
Guided walks - offer a closer insight into the ecological marvels of this Cradle of Rivers. At Impalila the surrounding islands offer unrestricted walks, including a visit to a 2000 year-old baobab from whose lofty heights all 4 countries and the convergence of the mighty rivers can be seen. Afro-Botanical walks offer insight into the traditional medicinal uses of plants and trees.
Fishing - A choice of fishing in the Zambezi, Chobe, Kasai or Kwando rivers as well as the Mambova rapids, and backwaters of the floodplains makes our island fishing opportunities magnificent. Fly fishing or traditional angling from either motorized boat or mokoro for a variety of African species is possible. Our guides are professional and very knowledgeable on the area. We have fishing equipment at the lodges.

Impalila is well known for its exciting tiger fishing.

Fish are clearly an important resource, providing food and income for many villagers as well as providing excellent recreational angling. For the many visitors to the region, a prime attraction is the coveted Tiger fish (Hydrocynus vittatus) which is considered one of the top freshwater game fish in the world. In the Zambezi near Impalila, many superb specimens are caught conventionally and by fly fishing, providing a thrill to many.
Birding - is excellent with over 450 species occurring here - including some of Africa's rarest species. The area attracts many migrants and the variety of habitats offer specials such as Pels owl, Rock pratincole, African skimmers, Pygmy geese.
River Cruises - Impalila Island Lodge, situated at the confluence of the Zambezi and Chobe rivers, provides access to 120km's of Zambezi river - inhabited only by amazing bird and fishlife and the odd traditional fishing village of the timeless Lozi people

Rate - valid from 1 December 2007 - 31 October 2008

Fully Inclusive (FI) - accommodation, VAT, laundry, two guided activities per day, all meals, teas/coffees, drinks (soft drinks, local beers and house wines during meals and whilst on activities), individual SOS insurance for emergency medical evacuation

Rates are subject to change without prior notice

Directions

Guests can drive from Johannesburg through Botswana to Kasane - (tarred road), for collection by boat from Kasane Immigration (Chobe river). Secure parking available.
Visitors driving through Botswana must also provide proof of third party insurance from within the Southern African Customs Union or third party insurance can be purchased at the Botswana border control. All foreign vehicles are subject to a road safety levy upon entry - 10 pula at the time of writing.