Namwi Island Lodge

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  • Peaceful secure family site on the banks of the Zambezi river
  • Less than three hours’ drive from the spectacular Victoria Falls
  • Birdwatching paradise: spot kingfishers, owls, hoopoos and more
Spectacular African sunsets, peaceful riverbanks and 24-hour security to set your mind at ease… If that describes your dream hols, make your way to Namwi Island Lodge, a family-friendly site less than 20 minutes’ drive from the city of Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi region of northern Namibia. The site is on the banks of the mighty Zambezi river, so there are plenty of water-based activities nearby to keep you thoroughly entertained: sign up for fishing trips, boat tours and sunset cruises, or stick to the site for fishing from the river bank and dips in the pool. Not really up for a watery getaway? Stay on dry land with a trip into Katima Mulilo for a stroll around, stocking up on supplies and trying some of the local cuisine. If you’d prefer to look after yourself for munch, get the braai stoked up (there’s a private one with every pitch, and you can nab ice, braai packs and wood at the small kiosk). Once you’ve eaten your fill – or even if you simply want a chilled day on site – kick back and tilt your eyes to the skies. Namwi Island is a top spot for birdwatching, so keep a weather (should that be feather?) eye out for kingfishers, woodowls and hoopoos among many others.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 12
Tent sites 31
Travel trailer sites 31
RV sites 31
Open all year
Opens

Languages spoken

English

German

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Location

Namwi Island Lodge

Katima Mulilo

Zambezi Region

Namibia

Directions

Timezone

Africa/Lusaka +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

-17.49421°N
24.34396°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

If it’s a nature-filled getaway you’re after, you won’t go wrong here: the Salambala Conservancy (a project to re-establish populations of elephants, zebra and impala in the area) is about half an hour’s drive away and, if you’re up for a longer trip, the lions, elephants and antelope of Bwabwata and Mudumu national parks are within two hours. A little closer to home base, make tracks for Chobe National Park over the border in Botswana. Chobe is a top safari destination, so sign up for a day’s adventuring and keep your eyes peeled for elephants, buffalo, lions and cheetahs, or stick around after dark to spot leopards and hyenas. You can’t stay on the Zambezi and not make the trek to the stunning Victoria Falls (at three hours, it’s a bit of a jaunt, but you won’t regret the journey). After gazing at the largest falls in the world, don’t be in a hurry to leave – be brave at the Devil’s Pool, go skydiving, bungee jumping or whitewater rafting, then treat yourself to a classy evening meal aboard the Royal Livingstone Express steam train. Lucky enough to have time left over for an onward journey? You’re well-placed here for forays into Zambia (20 minutes), Botswana (45 minutes) and Zimbabwe (an hour 50 minutes), or you can head further into Namibia through the Caprivi Strip.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Namwi Island Lodge have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Namwi Island Lodge dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Namwi Island Lodge? If it’s a nature-filled getaway you’re after, you won’t go wrong here: the Salambala Conservancy (a project to re-establish populations of elephants, zebra and impala in the area) is about half an … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Namwi Island Lodge?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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