Rainbow River Lodge
Caprivi Strip - Namibia
Rainbow River Lodge lies on the banks of the Okavango river, in the north of Namibia, and is near the small towns of Divundu and Bagani. Both Mahango and Bwabwata National Parks are within 10kms of the lodge, making this a great destination for wildlife viewing and photography.
The main thatched building has a restaurant and bar, and facilities and services include, a fax and photocopy machine, internet access, laundry service, braai area, and communal Mnet and satellite TV. There is a lovely garden, swimming pool and wooden decking that overlooks the river, to chill and meet other travellers. Pets are permitted by prior arrangement.
There is also a small conference venue at Rainbow River Lodge for up to 25 delegates. It is ideal for small get-togethers, meetings, seminars and travel discussions. A television is available.
Accommodation is in either 20 semi-luxury chalets or 15 African huts. Each chalet/hut has a private balcony with river views.
- The chalets have en-suite bathrooms, (shower/toilet/washbasin) roof fans, 2 x single beds, mosquito nets and furnished with locally carved, hand-made furniture.
- The huts have an open roof, toilet and shower, 2 x single beds and mosquito nets.
Activities include half and full-day game drives to Mahango National Park, boat trips to Popa Falls (where hippo and crocodiles can be easily spotted,) early morning and sundowner boat cruises, river Mokoro trips, freshwater fishing, canoing/kayaking, guided walks and a guided village tour to visit the Mbukushu people.
84 bird species have been recorded in and around Rainbow River Lodge, so camera's and binoculars at the ready! 4 of the big 5 can be seen in the National Parks.
English, Dutch, German and Afrikaans are spoken here.
- game drives
- full and half day guided game drives to Mahango National Park
- boat trips
- to Popa Falls (where hippo and crocodiles can be easily spotted,) early morning and sundowner boat cruises
- Mokoro trips
- explore the water from a traditional dug-out canoe
- freshwater fishing
- The river has tigerfish and breem
- canoing/kayaking
- alternative ways to enjoy the Kavango River from Rainbow River lodge
- guided walks and a guided village tour
- visit the Mbukushu people - the local inhabitants of the area
Directions:
Rainbow River Lodge is situated east of Rundu. turn south off the B8 at Divundu onto the C48. The lodge turn off is 7 km from here, turn left at the hippo and the lodge is 700m from here.
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