Safari to Caprivi Eastern Tip

much more peaceful than Kasane area

Set in the extreme northeast of Namibia, Caprivi Eastern Tip is an area of marshland and islands which lies between the Zambezi and Chobe rivers, renowned for its epic dry season wildlife Jun-Oct.

The Chobe River is normally accessed from the southern Botswana side, around the town of Kasane. However, that area can get very busy with visitor traffic.

By contrast, this Namibian side is much quieter and more pleasant to visit.
The primary activity here is motorboat safari along the main river, with snorkelling elephants being a particular highlight.

The best time of year is the May-Sep dry season, although there are reasons to visit during other months.

Getting there

Access is usually by self-drive vehicle from Namibia, road transfer from Victoria Falls or flight from the Okavango Delta.

Where to stay

The best accommodation in the Caprivi Eastern Tip is a handful of houseboats which cruise this stretch of the river.

There’s also a couple of decent lodges hidden away on the various islands between the Zambezi and Chobe rivers.

an interesting collection of houseboats