Chalets
Each chalet has en-suite bathrooms, a choice of either king-sized or twin beds, an overhead fan, hairdryer, mosquito nets, and a private deck.
Welcome To Impalila Island Lodge
Impalila Island Lodge, located on Impalila Island in the Caprivi region, is at the north-eastern tip of Namibia, just 70 km west of Victoria Falls. The island is situated at the confluence of the mighty Chobe and Zambezi rivers, making it the only place in the world where four countries—Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana—have common borders.
At Impalila Island Lodge, we combine our guests’ leisure time creatively with excellent, unobtrusive service, outstanding cuisine, and a variety of activities. These include sunset game cruises along the Chobe River, mokoro trips (dug-out canoes), island walks, excellent birding, tiger fishing, and visits to traditional fishing villages. Guests are transferred from Kasane Immigration by boat to the lodge, where secure parking is available.
Accommodation Prices at Impalila Island Lodge
Discounts may be available for children sharing with adults, please specify the ages and number of children when making your booking or requesting a quote.
Impalila Island Lodge Prices 2025
| January 2025 - December 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Luxury Chalets | Per Room Per Night |
| Single Room |
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| Double or Twin Room |
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Accommodation at Impalila Island Lodge
We offer luxury wood- and thatch en-suite chalets, each privately situated
with elevated decks at the water’s edge.
Impalila Island Lodge Amenities and Facilities
The main complex facilities include a swimming pool, bar, curio shop, reference library, lounge, and dining area—all built under the canopy of ancient baobab trees.
The lodge prides itself on its excellent cuisine in a variety of romantic settings, including picnics on a wild island. Special dietary requirements can be catered for with prior notice. The bar is fully stocked with a comprehensive range of South African wines.
Impalila Island Lodge Facilities
- Restaurant & Bar
- Swimming Pool
- Curio Shop
- Reference Library
- Landing Strip
Special Occasions
Significant occasions such as honeymoons, anniversaries, and birthdays can be organised at Impalila Lodge. Moonlight suppers on a sandbank or private candlelit dinners for two are particular favourites.
What To Do at Impalila Island Lodge
It is the policy of Impalila Lodge that all activities are professionally guided, catering to special interest visitors such as birding and fishing. There are enough boats, vehicles, and guides for guests to structure their own time. As it is the most secluded and remote destination in the area, it offers outstanding game viewing, especially by boat.
Impalila Island Lodge Activities and Things to Do
- Sunset game cruises along the Chobe River
- Mokoro trips (dug-out canoe)
- Island walks
- Excellent birding
- Tiger fishing
- Visits to traditional fishing villages
- Relaxation at the swimming pool
- Victoria Falls only 80 km away
The immediate environment is an incredible labyrinth of waterways, floodplains, and bushveld, which supports an exceptional variety of birdlife, game, and vegetation.
Game viewing is mainly by boat, preferably during the mid-afternoon to sunset period when large animals congregate on the riverbanks to drink, bathe, play, and graze.
The area is renowned for vast herds of elephant and buffalo, as well as common sightings of lion, hippo, and the rare Chobe bushbuck and puku antelope.
Guided walks
Guided walks offer a different but equally entertaining exploration. At Impalila, unrestricted walks include a visit to a 2000-year-old baobab tree. From its upper branches, all four countries at the convergence of the mighty rivers can be seen. These walks provide fascinating insights into the traditional medicinal uses of local plants and trees.
Fishing
Fishing is a popular activity here. Fly fishing or traditional angling from either motorised boat or mokoro is possible. The Zambezi, Chobe, Kasai channels, Kwando rivers, Mambova rapids, and backwaters of the floodplains provide excellent opportunities for anglers of all standards. Impalila is well-known for its tiger fishing.
Game Viewing
Game viewing by boat in the Chobe National Park is preferable during the mid-afternoon to sunset when animals come down to drink. The Chobe River is a short distance away; a late afternoon cruise into the Kasai channel and then into the Chobe offers views of vast elephant herds, buffalo, lion, hippo, and the rare Chobe bushbuck and puku antelope. Elephants frequently cross from the Chobe onto Impalila Island along with hippos and sitatunga.
Birding
Birding is excellent with over 450 species occurring here, including some of Africa's rarest species. The area attracts many migrants and offers habitats for specials such as Pels owl, rock pratincole, African skimmers, and pygmy geese.
River Cruises
Impalila Island Lodge provides access to 120 km of the Zambezi River—inhabited only by amazing bird and fish life and the occasional traditional fishing village of the Lozi people. Nestled at the junction of four countries—Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana—guests are transferred from Kasane Immigration by boat to the lodge where secure parking is available.
Hire A Car For Your Trip
A road trip across Namibia is an experience you will cherish forever, the freedom to stop wherever you want and explore Namibia on your own terms, for that you will need to hire the right car.
