Welcome To Susuwe Island Lodge
Situated in the heart of the Caprivi Strip, and set in Namibia's Mudumu
National Park, Susuwe Island Lodge is embedded in a lush, riverine forest
on an island in the Kwando River. The lodge offers visitors the opportunity
to experience a wild and untouched island of Africa.
The lodge has been constructed to harmonize with the immediate environment,
exemplified by the viewing decks built in the canopy above. Here, guests
can overlook magnificent savannahs, ancient Kalahari woodlands, and
sparkling wetlands, cradled in the arms of a huge African tree. Privacy,
comfort, and relaxation are of paramount importance.
Accommodation Prices at Susuwe 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.
Susuwe Island Lodge Prices 2025
Accommodation at Susuwe Island Lodge
A perfect land and water luxury camp on the banks of the Kwando River,
offering big game sightings including some of the largest elephant concentrations
in Africa.
Luxurious Suites
Susuwe Island Lodge has luxurious and spacious Suites. The thatched roofs
help keep the interior of the rooms lovely and cool.
There are only a few personally attended suites, all overlooking the
Kwando River. Each suite has a double bathroom, bedroom, lounge and wooden
viewing deck, mosquito nets, overhead fans, hairdryers as well as generated
electricity
A shady corner on the wooden viewing deck is an ideal position for a
quiet read or siesta. Guests can also cool off from the hot afternoon
sun, in their very own private plunge pool.
Susuwe Island Lodge Amenities and Facilities
The main complex consists of multi-level decks within shady Leadwood and
Mangosteen trees. It features a central fire pit for guests to swap travel
and bush stories, a spacious lounge and dining area, a curio shop, and a
small reference library with books about the region and its inhabitants.
Power to the lodge is supplied by a generator.
Wine & Dining
Susuwe Island Lodge's chefs treat guests to fine dining with a variety
of freshly prepared meals served al-fresco style in intimate settings, such
as under a baobab tree or during a picnic in a secluded spot on the island.
Special dietary requirements can be catered for with prior arrangement.
The bar staff offer a fully-stocked range of South African wines and spirits
awaiting customers—an impressive feat for such a remote destination!
Lunchtime tipples, sundowners, and nightcaps are not to be ignored.
Facilities at Susuwe Island Lodge
- Luxurious and spacious Suites with private plunge pools
- Easy access from major tourism centres
- Air charters as well as road transfers through the Chobe National Park,
between Susuwe and the Kasane hub
- The Susuwe concession and the adjacent Kwando area is one of the largest
unfenced wilderness areas in Southern Africa
- Authentic local community trips for unique cultural interactions
What To Do at Susuwe Island Lodge
The Susuwe concession, and the adjacent Kwando area, is one of the largest
unfenced wilderness areas in Southern Africa. Game drives are conducted
in open 4x4 vehicles in the Bwabwata National Park. Sightings can include
vast herds of roaming elephants and buffalo, as well as lion, leopard, hippo,
lechwe, sable, and roan.
Casually drifting pontoons are steered up and down the river for birdwatching
and sunset cruises. Night drives and guided walks can also be organised.
Susuwe Island Lodge can organise specialised occasions, such as honeymoons,
anniversaries, and birthdays. Candlelit moonlight dinners on a river sandbank
or private deck, or a champagne brunch at the historical baobab, can also
be arranged.
Susuwe Island Lodge Activities and Things to Do
- Game drives in open 4x4 vehicles in the Bwabwata National Park
- Night drives offer an even closer insight into the African bush
- Superb cuisine
- Boat cruises as well as bush walks
- Beauty and aromatherapy
- Game viewing
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Game Viewing
Regional tourism is dependent on the diversity and abundance of game, and
the area within the Cradle has much to offer. Susuwe Island Lodge, surrounded
by the sinuous Kwando, offers intense game viewing within the Bwabwata National
Park for large migrant herds of elephant and buffalo, leopard, sable and roan
antelope, tsessebe, lechwe, lion, hyena, wild dog, and much more.
Indeed, the volume of elephants to be seen on the Linyanti River at the southern
point of Mudumu National Park rivals that of Chobe. Lion, buffalo, and hippo
are often spotted, while in the more swampy areas there is always a chance
of seeing the rare sitatunga.
The fauna and flora of the area are protected in three distinct national
parks within the region: Bwabwata, Mudumu, and Mamili National Parks.
Guided Walks
Guided walks offer a closer insight into the ecological marvels of this Cradle of Rivers. At Susuwe, guests can closely experience Africa and the intrigue of the bush with a qualified and experienced guide. Afro-botanical walks provide insight into the traditional medicinal uses of plants and trees.
Fishing
Some Kwando River species include Tiger fish, African pike, Threespot tilapia, Redbreast tilapia, Pink happie, Humpback largemouth, Thinface largemouth, Nembwe, Brown Spot largemouth, Sharptooth catfish, Bluetooth catfish, and Silver barbel.
Birding
Around Susuwe Island Lodge excellent birding exists for the Narina Trogon
and the rare Racket-tailed Roller, which can be searched for amongst the tall
teak woodlands.
The Coppery Sunbird is another summer visitor to the area and is often seen
feeding on the large purple flowers of the teak trees of the dunes. Retz's
red-billed helmet shrike, Emerald cuckoo, Bradfield's hornbill, Crested barbet,
Black-headed orioles, and several species of woodpecker (particularly Bearded)
should be seen in these woodlands.
River Cruises
Susuwe Island Lodge offers sedate cruises in the slow, meandering Kwando
River—game viewing and bird watching within Bwabwata National Park.
Time spent with us will leave you with a wonderful insight into the uncharted
cradle of rivers which we are privileged to be part of. Mokoro activities
are not offered at Susuwe Island Lodge.
Directions
Travel west along the main road between Katima Mulilo and Rundu for 115 km. Turn south at Kongola Filling Station for 6 km and take the Kubunyana camp turnoff (right). Travel 4 km (sandy road) and leave the vehicle at Kubunyana from where guests will be transferred by boat to Susuwe Island Lodge.
Located in north-eastern Namibia, the island is in the remote Kwando River—a
permanent water source that nourishes delicate ecosystems and sustains varied
game and birdlife. The lodge incorporates the riverine forest with lofty canopy
viewing decks overlooking endless savannahs, glistening lily-studded wetlands,
and ancient Kalahari woodlands.
Hire A Car For Your Trip
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