Sarasungu Lodge
near Rundu - Namibia
Sarasungu River Lodge is set on the banks of and overlooks the Okavango River. The grounds of the lodge are shaded by a variety of indigenous trees. As it is set on the outskirts or the small town of Rundu, it is a convenient stopover for tourists on their way to the Caprivi and to the Popa Falls.
The restaurant at Sarasungu offers excellent food, and all meals can be ordered from the chef's set menu. Traditional ethnic food can be served on request, including mutete, a delicious dry cooked spinach, with mahangu, a filling millet meal dish. There is also a bar, with a comprehensive wine list.
Facilities at the lodge, include an inviting swimming pool and an outside guest lounge, with great views of the river to admire, whilst sipping a sundowner or having a bit to eat . There is also a laundry facility and an Internet connection.
There are 26 thatched bungalows, including 5 self-catering units. They all have en-suite bathrooms, a TV, air-conditioning, refrigerator, mosquito nets, a tea/coffee station and an in-room safe. Self-caterers also have a hotplate, cutlery and plates in the fully equipped unit.
Activities revolve around the river include canoing, boat and sunset cruises, and fishing trips, are wonderful occasions to view and photograph the local wildlife, including crocodiles. Many guests fit in a guided tour to Calai, a local authentic Kavango village. Here they can discover how the local people prepare food, use the local flora to make medicines, and perhaps enjoy a session of tribal dancing. There are some great birdwatching opportunities in the area, including in and around the bungalows, where the Meyer's Parrot can be observed.
Rundu has its own airport, but is not served by any scheduled airline. English, German, Portuguese and French are fluently spoken here.
- Fishing Trips
- Table Tennis
- Volley Ball
- Canoeing
- Mini golf
- Pool Table
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Situated close to the Mahangu Park in west Caprivi - this is an excellent stop-over between Namibia, Maun (in Botswana) and the Victoria Falls
Refreshingly, and surprisingly for the area, this lodge does not have the word 'River' as part of its name. Do not be misled it is situated on the banks of the river opposite the Caprivi Game Park (Bwabwata National Park)