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Namibia


The Caprivian People

an overview of Namibia's population

About 100 000 Caprivians live in north eastern Namibia along the Kwando and Zambezi rivers in the Caprivi Strip. The capital of this area is the town of Katima Mulilo but most Caprivian gain their living from fishing and cattle farming.

Caprivians are derived from five groups; the Lozi, Subia, Yei and Mbukushu. Until late in the 19th century the Caprivi was under control of the Lozi Kings. The Lozi are the descendants of the Kololo Kingdom which was initially from the Free State area of South Africa. In about 1838 they crossed the Zambezi River and crushed the Loyi people who were living there.

In the wet season almost half the Eastern Caprivi is under flood water and the Caprivians traverse the region using their mokoros.

The people and population of Namibia

  • Caprivian: Bike With Wood
  • Caprivian: Cattle And Kids
  • Caprivian: River Life
  • Caprivian: Towed
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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

Accommodation in Swakopmund