Caprivi Strip

The Caprivi Strip, also known simply as Caprivi, is a geographic salient protruding from the northeastern corner of Namibia. It is surrounded by Botswana to the south and Angola and Zambia to the north. Caprivi is bordered by the Linyati, Chobe, Cuando and Zambezi rivers. Katima Mulilo is the largest settlement town on the Caprivi.

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The abundance of water in the Caprivi attracts a large variety of game and bird species. Especially herds of Elephant.

The wildlife is protected by several reserves: Mamili, Bwabwata, Lizauli and Mudumu. There are no fences, therefore the animals roam freely across the borders of Namibia's neighbouring countries, Botswana and Zambia.

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The Chobe National Park in Botswana, borders Caprivi to the south, is especially excellent for game viewing.

Without any desert in sight, the Caprivi Strip is nothing like the rest of Namibia. This wetlands paradise is lush and swampy, harnessing the riverine beauty of 5 great rivers and receiving the highest rainfall in the country.

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Abundant wildlife roam freely in an unfenced wilderness and it is the only place in Namibia where you can see the Nile crocodile and Hippo. Caprivi land based activities include exciting game drives and walking safaris, while the tranquil waterways are ideal for game viewing by boat, canoeing and tiger fishing. Birdwatchers will have a wonderful time spotting more than 400 species of bird..