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Hakusembe River Lodge
Rundu, Namibia
The lodge is right on the Okavango River and is perfect for a stopover on the way to the Caprivi Strip.
Why you'll love it here
- Enjoy the morning chorus of birds, the mist over the Okavango and a cup of coffee.
- Experience the colourful birdlife on a boat trip.
- The lodge is ideal for a stopover on the way to the Caprivi Strip.
About Hakusembe River Lodge
About Hakusembe River Lodge
Hakusembe River Lodge is part of the Gondwana Collection. The lodge is located right on the Okavango River and on the border with Angola.
On a boat trip you can watch the busy life of the people in Angola on the other side of the river. The river region is also home to a wide variety of birdlife.
Hakusembe River Lodge is ideal for a stopover on the way to the Caprivi Strip or on the return journey from there to Windhoek.
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Where you'll spend your time
There are 20 thatched chalets.
The chalets are surrounded by a well-tended garden and from most chalets you have a view of the Okavango River.
There are chalets with two and three beds, a family room with seven beds and a villa.
All chalets have a private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. There is also a fan, a safe, a tea and coffee station, mosquito nets over the beds and a private terrace.
Every morning the staff put fresh coffee on the terrace so you can ease yourself into the day.
Your accommodation
The restaurant and bar are open-plan and there are indoor and outdoor seating areas. From the outdoor terrace you have a lovely view of the river. Every morning there is a breakfast buffet. Dinner is also served as a buffet.
There is a campfire area on the sandy bank of the Okavango. Here you can sit on tree trunks and spend the evening.
There is a cold-water pool with sunloungers and sunshades.
What this place offers
Dusche (heiß)
Kreditkarte akzeptiert
Pool
Strom
Wäsche waschen
WLAN
What you can do here
Boot Safari
Gut für Vogelbeobachtung
There are various boat trips on the Okavango River on offer. These include:
- An afternoon boat trip where you can watch the sunset over the Okavango. Light snacks and a drink are served. The tour lasts 1.5 hours.
- A morning boat trip where you can see the diverse birdlife. An experienced guide is on board and a drink is served.
- On a fishing trip you can catch tigerfish. A skipper and the equipment are provided. However, you need to bring your own fishing licence, as these currently cannot be issued by the lodge.
Please note: All boat trips can only take place when the water level of the river is high enough.
Where you'll find it
The lodge is north-west of Rundu. It is about 16 kilometres or 20 minutes from Rundu to Hakusembe River Lodge.
Photo credits: Hakusembe River Lodge