African Civet
wildlife of Namibia
Introduction: Civet is an ingredient of perfume extracted from the secretion of the perineal gland, normally obtained from captive animals. Although artificial civetone has reduced the demand for the natural product, it has not stopped market requirements for the 'real thing', especially from the African civet (Civettictis civetta), the largest of the species.
Civets are cagey creatures, often waiting until predators are close by before making good their escape, a strategy it can cunningly rely on due its camouflaged colourations. Its long course hair will change to a striking mane when in danger.
Distribution: Bushveld savannah, woodland and riverine habitats of Caprivi Strip, Bwabwata National Park, Chobe and Kwando Rivers
Diet: Truly omnivorous and is one of the few animals that can eat millipedes as they are toxic to other mammals. Also on the menu are scorpions, snakes, insects, rodents, carrion and fruits.
Colouring: Grey fur with black blotches and bands and a distinctive facial mask and white neck markings.
Breeding: Litters of 1-4 kittens are born in dense vegetation or in holes and raised by females.
Size: Length 1.5m. Weight: 16kg.
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
