Giant Musk Shrew

wildlife of Namibia

Introduction: Very little is known about the giant musk shrew (Crocidura occidentalis). It's preferred habitat tends to be near streams, swamps, semi-aquatic reedbeds and other areas of dense cover such as on the fringes of montane forest. It is a predominately nocturnal creature with some carnivore behaviour recorded.

Distribution: Kavango river regions of Namibia and the Okavango Delta in Botswana.

Diet: Small vertebrates such as birds and mammals.

Colouring: Buffy-brown to dark brown fur.

Breeding: A litter size of 4 is believed to normal, with reproductive interaction between November and January.

Size: Head and body length of 125mm, tail 75mm. Weight: 35-50g.

Wildlife Namibia

Divava Okavango Lodge

An upmarket lodge and spa on the banks of the Kavango River

Hakusembe River Lodge

Small lodge situated close to the town of Rundu

Kaisosi River Lodge

Another lodge close to Rundu, offers good fishing

Kavango River Lodge

Situated on the banks of the river (hence the name) in Rundu

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

Ngepi Camp

A rustic river side campsite and lodge offering excellent value for money

Nunda Lodge

Close to Popa Falls and the Mahango Reserve this lodge offers stunning river views

Ndhovu Lodge

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)