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Perched on the banks of the Zambezi River in Namibia, Gondwana Zambezi Mubala Lodge offers a collection of scenic bungalows perfect for lovers of the African bush. The lodge serves as a serene getaway, inviting guests to experience the beauty and tranquillity of the surrounding nature, coupled with warm hospitality that enhances the African adventure.
The lodge features 21 comfortable bungalows, each with breathtaking views of the Zambezi River. Designed for relaxation, the modern units include en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning and mosquito nets for your comfort. Guests can unwind on their private verandahs, soaking in the stunning landscapes. For families or larger groups, the lodge offers spacious family rooms that can accommodate up to four guests.
Located along the Zambezi River, Zambezi Mubala Lodge immerses guests in a lush, riverine environment abundant with wildlife and rich biodiversity. The trees and diverse plant life create an idyllic retreat, allowing visitors to escape into nature. The soothing sounds of the river, along with the calls of fish eagles and rustling vervet monkeys, provide a tranquil soundtrack to your stay, enhancing the overall sense of peace and connection with the wilderness.
Guests can enjoy various activities, including birdwatching, fishing and scenic boat cruises along the river. Guided tours offer opportunities to observe diverse bird species, such as vibrant carmine bee-eaters and majestic fish eagles. For a memorable excursion, guests can visit the nearby Victoria Falls, where they can witness one of the world's natural wonders.
M. Davies
Stayed at: Gondwana Zambezi Mubala Lodge
Our stay was fantastic! The setting is gorgeous, and the staff are very welcoming – everybody is smiling and always ready to go out of their way to make our stay a memorable one.
A. Wallace
Stayed at: Gondwana Zambezi Mubala Lodge
Spent three nights there and it was pure luxury in a beautifully lush location! Also the offered activities such as the boat cruise are amazing, saw so many birds and wildlife
D3508, Kalimbeza Road, Upper Zambezi River, Kalimbeza District, 20002
BY ROAD:
Zambezi Mubala Lodge 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.