Caprivi (the Zambezi Region)

Nkasa Lupala Lodge

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Nkasa Lupala Lodge?

Stays at Nkasa Lupala Lodge start from around US$250 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Nkasa Lupala Lodge

About Nkasa Lupala Lodge

Wetland paradise with diverse activities in Namibia's Caprivi Strip.

This hidden gem of a camp combines fantastic game viewing, a superb location on a channel of the Kwando-Linyanti river system of Namibia's Caprivi Strip, and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. It's a stone's throw from some of high-end properties in Botswana (that come with correspondingly high-end price tags!) and Nkasa Lupala Lodge offers just as wonderful as experience at a fraction of the price. Self-drivers are welcome, but despite its accessibility, Nkasa Lupala (previously Mamili) National Park is a true, unspoiled wilderness with a variety of habitats that support an even bigger diversity of wildlife.

Caprivi (the Zambezi Region) , Namibia

From $250 per person/per night

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10 Rooms

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The property

The main area makes a refreshing change from typical bush-lodge architecture, and is an interesting multi-level wooden structure with branching decks, half-domed thatched roofs and enough wicker furniture to furnish a small village! On the ground level, there's a small plunge pool and a shady thatched sitting area - perfect for watching the wildlife drinking at the channel. The middle level has two open-air rooms, home to the dining area, lounge and bar, and a circular deck and fire pit for unobstructed views of the stars.

The rooms

Ten double tents are scattered on the edge of the channel, accessed by sandy pathways from the main area. Each sits on a raised deck, with a large shady porch from which to enjoy the reed-rimmed view of the water. Rooms are small but extremely well-designed, with sliding glass doors across the front and ensuite bathrooms at the back with spacious shower, basin and flush loo. It might be minimalist but it's very comfortable indeed.

Activities

Nkasa Lupala Park welcomes self-drivers, but a safari with a local guide is well-worth the time (and a little extra money!). Besides drives, walks, boat cruises and mokoro trips (local dugout canoes) are all on offer, though sometimes subject to seasonal considerations like water-levels. Spectacular sightings of hippos and crocodiles can be seen in the channels and swamps and also out on the floodplains - especially at night. There are good numbers of elephant, buffalo and red lechwe in the area as well as some of the big and hairy predators: lions, leopards and wild dogs.

Plan your stay

How to book Nkasa Lupala Lodge

How do I book Nkasa Lupala Lodge?

Nkasa Lupala Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Namibia trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Namibia trips featuring Nkasa Lupala Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our Namibia specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Nkasa Lupala Lodge?

Stays at Nkasa Lupala Lodge start from around $250 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Namibia

Caprivi (the Zambezi Region)

The ‘finger’ that touches Vic Falls is a luscious region with several unexplored but worthy parks.