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Located on the banks of the majestic Zambezi River in Namibia, Zambezi Mubala Camp offers an immersive self-catering glamping retreat in a spectacular location. Hidden within the lush riverine landscape, the camp provides an ideal escape for nature lovers and adventure seekers, combining comfort with an authentic wilderness experience. With breathtaking views of the river and surrounding floodplains, this is where guests can unwind and reconnect with nature.
The camp features a collection of spacious and well-equipped glamping tents, each designed to provide the perfect balance between luxury and outdoor living. The canvas tents come with comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms and fully equipped kitchenettes, ensuring a seamless self-catering experience. Each tent also offers a private verandah where guests can relax and soak in the peaceful ambience of the Zambezi River.
The camp’s location along the Zambezi River creates a serene and picturesque environment where guests can feel at one with the natural surroundings. The dense vegetation, towering trees and flowing river provide a tranquil backdrop teeming with wildlife, including numerous bird species. The proximity to the Zambezi allows for an array of immersive water-based activities.
Guests can enjoy boat cruises for the chance to observe hippos, crocodiles and water birds. Fishing enthusiasts can try their luck at catching the elusive tigerfish, while nature walks along the riverbanks offer a closer look at the local flora and fauna. Those looking to explore further can embark on guided tours to nearby attractions such as the Mudumu National Park or Bwabwata National Park.
N. Ndopu
Stayed at: Gondwana Zambezi Mubala Camp
A comfortable and relaxing place with incredible facilities and activities and spectacular views of the Zambezi River. Staff were kind, welcoming, friendly and helpful. Very peaceful and tranquil stay.
B. Harrison
Stayed at: Gondwana Zambezi Mubala Camp
This is truly a beautiful setting in serene surroundings. Friendly and accommodating staff. The tents offer all you need for a self catering stay.
D3508 Kalimbeza Road, Upper Zambezi River, 40km east of Katima Mulilo, Kalimbeza district, 20002
BY ROAD:
Zambezi Mubala Camp is easily accessible from Windhoek via Rundu to Katima Mulilo, or from Johannesburg or Zimbabwe, via Kasane in Botswana.
From South Africa:
One may leave South Africa at the border post at Martins Drift or at other border posts, depending on which part of South Africa you are coming from. Enter Botswana to Francistown, then on to Nata and up to Kasane. From Kasane you travel through the Chobe National Parks transit road to Ngoma border post, which will bring you into Caprivi.
Once you enter Namibia at the Ngoma border post, you travel for 56km until you come to the sign for Zambezi Mubala Lodge, turn right at the sign, which also says Kalimbeza D3508. Follow the road until you find a signboard to the left that says Zambezi Mubala Lodge 5km.
At the time of writing the road into Caprivi is in excellent condition and connects directly with Katima Mulilo, the only town in Caprivi from where a road extends to the Zambian border.
From Namibia via Windhoek:
From Namibia, via Windhoek, an excellent tarred road north via Grootfontein turns east at Rundu and skirts the NamibiaAngola border crossing into Western Caprivi over a bridge spanning the Okavango River where one then enters the Western Caprivi National Park. At the check point one crosses the Kwando River at Kongola before arriving at Katima Mulilo (which means 'put out the fire' in Silozi the language of the local people). From Katima Mulilo, take the B8 road heading to the Ngoma border post. From this road you will take a left onto the Kalimbeza D3508 road, and follow it until you see the next sign for Zambezi Mubala Lodge.
The road from Rundu to Katima Mulilo is tarred and in good condition all the way. The journey from Windhoek to Katima may take upwards of 15 hours.
Road condition:
The road from the South African border to Lusaka in Zambia is in excellent condition. PLEASE BEWARE OF TRAVELLING AT NIGHT because of wandering cattle and GAME on the ROADS.
For flyin guests, the following regular air services are available:
* Air Namibia Windhoek to Katima Mulilo (Mpacha Airport)
* SAA BA flies from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
* BA and SAA fly from Johannesburg to Livingstone in Zambia
* Air Botswana and SA Airlink flies from Johannesburg to Kasane in Botswana
Transfers:
Transfers to and from Katima Mulilo, Kasane, Victoria Falls and Livingstone airports can be arranged by the Lodge. Please email reservations@gondwanacollection.com to arrange.