Brant's Climbing Mouse
wildlife of Namibia
Introduction: Brant's climbing mouse (Dendromus mesomelas) is a pleasant little fellow that is active through the day as well as the night. It climbs around in vegetated areas, where it can construct ball-shaped nests using shredded grass. Predators include snakes, barn owls and grass owls.
Distribution: The Caprivi area of Namibia.
Diet: Seeds and insects.
Colouring: Brown or blackish-brown upperparts with a mid-dorsal stripe running from the neck to the root of the tail. Paler flanks merge into a white belly.
Size: Average body length 76mm. Tail length 100mm. Weight: 12g.
Caprivi Houseboat Safari Lodge
Just outside the town of Katima Mulilo lies this small river front lodge. The accommodation is rustic, the food awesome and the situation idyllic - resulting in some of the best value for money accommodation in Namibia
Chobe Savanna 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.
Mazambala Island Lodge
Situated on an island in the Kwando river around 4km from the trans-Caprivi highway
Nkasa Lupala Tented Lodge
Brand new lodge in east Caprivi - ideal for exploring the wetlands of the Mamili National Park
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
Pride of the Zambezi Houseboat
A small luxurious houseboat, offers awesome game viewing, bird watching & fishing expereinces on the Chobe & Zambezi Rivers
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
Zovu Elephant Lodge
In the far eastern Caprivi this lodge offers lots of water based activities on both the Chobe & Zambezi Rivers
