Island View Lodge is situated in a sheltered backwater overlooking Kalimbeza Island, the perfect place to capture the spirit of the Caprivi with it's natural unspoilt beauty, magnificent sunsets and spectacular riverine scenery. Great for Tiger Fishing. Island View Lodge is approximately 30 km east of Katima Mulilo, with an easy-to-travel road.
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.
| January 2024 - December 2024 | |
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| Rooms | Per Room Per Night |
| Bungalow |
Please enquire |
| Camping | Per Person Per Night |
| Camping | Please enquire |
| January 2025 - December 2025 | |
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| Rooms | Per Room Per Night |
| Bungalow |
Please enquire |
| Camping | Per Person Per Night |
| Camping | Please enquire |
Accommodation at the Lodge is in comfortable, rustic thatched roofed bungalows each with it's own self catering kitchen and freezing facilities.
Bungalows have 24hr 220v electricity, plug points and overhead fans. All units are serviced daily. Visitors have a choice of bed and breakfast, full board, semi full board or self catering.
The camp-site overlooks a wide expanse of river and consist of 24 camp-sites which can accommodate a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 8 people per camp-site. Trees offer campers a shady canopy under which to erect their tents. Barbecues are provided at each camp-site and electric plug points are available at a nominal fee. Ladies and Gents ablution facilities with hot water and a communal kitchen are in close proximity to the camp-site.
Visitors who do not wish to do their own cooking can enjoy a hearty home cooked meal served around the fire at our dining lapa. We also provide breakfast, lunch and lunch-packs on request.
Relax with a refreshing drink at the "Way-Inn" Bar, where anglers meet to discuss the day's events. They say more fish are lost in this popular venue than in the Zambezi River! Darts and pool are popular activities enjoyed by guests. The way-inn stocks a variety of wine, beers, spirits and cool drinks.
For visitors who wish to keep abreast with events in the "other world" or for the fanatical sporting fans, DSTV is available in the lounge. Swimming Pool: The swimming pool is ideally situated near large shady indigenous trees and green lawns which offer visitors the perfect locality to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
Island View Lodge is well known for the trophy size tigerfish and various bream species which are caught by conventional fishing methods as well as on fly. Tigerfish angling can be enjoyed throughout the year and Bream angling from late May to the end of December.
Island View is host to the International Zambezi Classic Open angling challenge and has been in 2008 and 2009 as well - this is the single biggest angling competition in Southern Central Africa.
Boating an River Guides
Our well maintained fleet of boats can be hired on an hourly ora half-day
or full day basis. All boats are hired with an experienced professional guide,
which will assist and advise on the best angling method, bait selection and
locations to fish. Experience the thrill of angling at renowned spots such
as False Mwandi, Tiger Alley, Grey Banks, Golden Pond and JoJo's.
The Tackle Box
A large selection of lures, spinners, spoons sinkers and fishing line, suitable
for landing any of the many angling species, is available for purchase at
the tackle shop. Earthworms can be purchased at the Lodge.
Birding: The diverse ecology of North East Caprivi region, consisting of vast floodplains, riverine vegetation, grasslands and savannah woodlands, is host to a large variety of bird life which are endemic to these habitats. Birding enthusiasts visiting Island View Lodge can expect to see a large number of species in the immediate vicinity of the lodge, such as the ever noisy Hartlaub Babblers, Schalows Turaco (Lourie), White-browed Robin Chat (Heuglin's Robbin) as well as Swamp and Tropical Bou-Bous. Yellow Fronted Tinker Barbets, White-fronted Bee-Eaters and a variety of Shrikes, Bul-Buls and Sunbirds, including the rare Shelley's Sunbird are commonly found in the huge trees at the Lodge.
A boat cruise on the river offers visitors a unique close-up experience of viewing numerous Waterfowl, Herons, Storks, Plovers, Lapwings, Coucals, Red and Blackwinged Pratincoles, African Skimmers and of course the magnificent African Fish Eagle which inhabit this water wonderland.
The region offers birders and incredible birding paradise with as many as 445 species to be seen. Our resident birding guides will assist in making your Island View Lodge birding experience a memorable one!
The Victoria Falls and Chobe Game ReserveIn close proximity to three other countries, day or overnight excursions can be arranged to Chobe Game Reserve, Victoria Falls and Livingstone.
Guests can partake in any of the many activities on offer at these venues and will be accompanied by a travel agent.
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.
