Caprivi River Lodge

–Excellent location – show map
+65 photos
Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.6

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Caprivi River Lodge in Katima Mulilo offers a lodge with a swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar. Comfortable Amenities: The lodge features private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, lounge, outdoor fireplace, and family rooms. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free on-site parking. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves British, Irish, local, and South African cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Lunch and dinner are available in a traditional and romantic ambiance. Activities and Location: Guests can enjoy canoeing and relax in the picnic area. The lodge is 13 mi from Katima Mulilo Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Colleen
United States United States
“Beautifully appointed chalets overlooking the Zambezi River. Whitney welcomes upon arrival and took really good care of us.”
Stephan
Switzerland Switzerland
“Very friendly staff, good breakfast, excellent location at the river shore, boat excursion in the morning”
Rachel
France France
“Lovely place in a lush spot right on the banks of the Zambezi. Monkeys were swinging in the trees as we had breakfast. Dinner was very tasty. Recommended!”
Peter
Australia Australia
“Caprivi was a great stay the first time that I returned within the week for a second stay. Brenda at reception was able to organise a shuttle transfer to Livingstone, which took the hassle out of trying to get a rental car through all the border...”
Peter
Australia Australia
“Thr lodge is in such beautiful surroundings. The gardens are superbly cared for and the accomodation well thought out. Such a restful place to stay. Please read the brief history of the lodge in your room. It really shows how far the lodge has...”
Elizna
South Africa South Africa
“Owners / management ensure everything is running smoothly, staff always friendly and helpfull,food was delicious. A wonderful experience!”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were fantastic - food was home cooked and delicious - this place has had a renovation since lots of the photos were taken and in no way deserves some of their more negative reviews. Spectacular little place. Would 100% stay again.”
Colin
South Africa South Africa
“Great location, friendly and very efficient service, excellent food, very comfortable rooms, extremely relaxing next to the river.”
Helmut
Germany Germany
“The accomodation is not cheap, but very good. Definitely the best place to stay on our trip. All staff are very friendly. It was nice and intersting to talk with them. The location directly at the river is great. There are a lot of sitting areas...”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We were the only people staying at the lodge, had a great trip on the river and a super dinner cooked for us.”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British • Irish • Local • South African
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Caprivi River Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Caprivi River Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

< 1 year old
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
1 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Caprivi River Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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