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Susuwe Island Lodge

Accommodation in the Caprivi Region of Namibia

Susuwe Island Lodge offers visitors the opportunity to experience closely a wild and untouched island of Africa. Situated in North-Eastern Namibia, the island is in the remote Kwando River - a permanent water source which nourishes delicate ecosystems and sustains varied game and birdlife. Relaxation, privacy and comfort are paramount here.

Susuwe Island Lodge is built to incorporate the riverine forest - the main complex has lofty canopy viewing decks overlooking endless savannahs, glistening lily-studded wetlands and ancient Kalahari woodlands, as well as a firepit, spacious lounge and dining areas, curio shop and small reference library.

Six spacious brick and thatch suites equipped with double bathroom, bedroom, lounge and wooden viewing deck each with private plunge pool offer visitors the opportunity to merge unhurriedly with Africa's timeless evolution of hazy days and star-studded nights. Mosquito nets, overhead fans and hairdryers as well as generated electricity are provided

At Susuwe game drives are in open 4 x 4 vehicles in the Bwabwata National Park. Game sightings in this cradle of rivers could include vast herds of roaming elephant and buffalo, lion, hippo, leopard, sable, roan, lechwe and puku for example. Night drives at Susuwe offer an even closer insight into the intrigue of the African bush. The Susuwe concession and the adjacent Kwando area is one of the largest unfenced wilderness areas in Southern Africa with only 40 guests in the entire area making this a true wilderness area.

Susuwe offers excellent cuisine - al-fresco style in a variety of romantic settings under the baobab canopy - or perhaps a picnic on a wild island. The chefs can cater for any special dietary requirements - guests just need to inform reservations in advance.We offer a fully stocked bar and are proud of our comprehensive range of South African wines - rarely seen in such remote destinations!. The lodge romantically caters for special occasions such as honeymoons, anniversaries and birthdays. Guests are surprised with moonlight dinners on a river sandbank, a private candlelit dinner for 2 on your own deck or a champagne brunch at the historical baobab.

Details: All Rooms | Some Rooms | Not Available Number of rooms: 6 Check in time: 10.00 Check out time: 9.00 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

Activities

Wildlife Game Drives - Regional tourism is dependant on the diversity and abundance of game and the area within the Cradle has much to offer. Susuwe Island lodge, surrounded by the sinuous Kwando, offers intense game viewing within the Bwabwata National Park for large migrant herds of elephant and buffalo, leopard, sable and roan antelope, tsessebe, lechwe, lion, hyena, wild dog and much more. Indeed, the volume of elephants to be seen on the Linyanti River at the southern point of the Mudumu National Park rivals that of Chobe and lion, buffalo and hippo often spotted, while in the more swampy areas, there is always a chance of the rare sitatunga. The fauna and flora of the area is protected in three distinct national parks within the region - the Bwabwata, Mudumu and Mamili National Parks.

Guided walks offer a closer insight into the ecological marvels of this Cradle of Rivers. At Susuwe, guests can closely experience Africa and the intrigue of the bush with a qualified and experienced guide. Afro-Botanical walks offer insight into the traditional medicinal uses of plants and trees.
Fishing - Susuwe Island Lodge overlooks the winding and intimate Kwando river, which meanders through the game-filled savannah of the Bwabwata National Park. Here the narrow channels of the Kwando, asks more of the angler’s presentation but the silver tigers are there hiding within subtle backwaters.
Some Kwando river species include Tiger fish, African pike, Threespot tilapia, Redbreast tilapia, Pink happie, Humpback largemouth, Thinface largemouth, Nembwe, Brownspot largemouth, Sharptooth catfish, Blunttooth catfish and Silver barbel.
Birding - Around Susuwe Island Lodge and Nambwa excellent birding exists for the Narina Trogon and the rare Racket-tailed Roller, which can be searched for amongst the tall teak woodlands. The Coppery Sunbird is another summer visitor to the area and is often spied feeding on the large purple flowers of the teak trees of the dunes. Retz's red-billed helmet shrike, Emerald cuckoo, Bradfields hornbill, Crested barbet, Black-headed orioles and several species of woodpecker (particularly Bearded), should be seen in these woodlands.
River Cruises - Susuwe Island Lodge offers sedate cruises in the slow, meandering Kwando river - game viewing and bird watching within the Bwabwata National Park. Time spent with us will leave you with a wonderful insight into the unchartered cradle of rivers which we are privileged to be part of. Mokoro activities are not offered at Susuwe Island Lodge.

Rate - valid from 1 November 2007 - 31 October 2008

Fully Inclusive (FI) - accommodation, VAT, laundry, guided activities, 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

Travel west along the main road between Katima Mulilo and Rundu for 115km's. Turn south at Kongola Filling Station for 6 km's sand take the Kubunyana camp turnoff (right). Travel 4 km's (sandy road) and leave the vehicle at Kubunyana from where guests will be transferred by boat to Susuwe Island Lodge. 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. Namibian road tax needs to be paid when entering Namibia.