A lush green oasis on the banks of the Okavango River. Absorb river peace from one of the twenty chalets, hop aboard the Hakusembe River Queen, stroll to the cultural village or just relax on the deck listening to the soft symphony of feathered friends.
Entering Hakusembe River Lodge at the end of the winding gravel track, you are greeted with a refreshing image of green lawn, large trees, a collection of thatched chalets and a strip of sparkling river. Instantaneously the fresh balm of beauty soothes your weary soul. You have reached the verdant Hakusembe river oasis. A feeling of calm descends. And it remains present for the time of your visit. River birds fly up between the reeds, people row their dugout canoes on the river and soft muted sounds float over the waters from the villages on the far bank. As you sit on the floating deck, legs up, book in hand absorbing the peace to the accompaniment of bird calls and the gentle splashing of water, all worldly worries float away.
Those who can muster the energy to move can cool off at the pool in the luxuriant garden, try their luck at catching the elusive tiger fish, take a stroll to the Mbunza cultural village and hop aboard the Hakusembe River Queen. Situated 16km from Rundu in the Kavango region, this gem of a lodge (with campsite) provides that necessary break from the road. It's one of the Caprivi accommodation treasures to discover - and frequent - when in the northern reaches of the country. It will soon be etched into itineraries, breaking the long haul from Windhoek and Etosha to the Zambezi and Vic Falls. Excitement builds up as you turn onto the entrance road and relief washes over you as you reach Hakusembe River Lodge. You are back. S 17° 51.033 E 19° 40.287
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HAKUSEMBE RIVER LODGE A lush green oasis on the banks of the Okavango River. Absorb river peace from one of the twenty chalets, hop aboard the Hakusembe River Queen, stroll to the cultural village or just relax on the deck listening to the soft symphony of feathered friends. HAKUSEMBE RIVER CAMPSITE There are campsites and then there are campsites. Hakusembe Campsite nestling close to the Kavango River bank is THE campsite. This stretch of greenery close to the reeds and riches of the river offers electricity, if you want brightness and fire wood if you want atmosphere. Be part of the river as you unwind and cherish the unspoiled Kavango environment over the crackling sound of your camp fire. GPS-coordinates in 'degree, decimal-minutes': S 17° 51.033 E 19° 40.287
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Recreation
Sit on the floating deck at Hakusembe River Lodge, legs up, book in hand absorbing the peace to the accompaniment of bird calls and the splashing of water. Those who can muster the energy to move, can cool off at the pool in the luxuriant garden. Why not try your luck at catching the elusive tiger fish, take a stroll to the Mbunza cultural village and hop aboard the Hakusembe River Queen. As we hold our sundowner glass it reflects the changing light on the Kavango. From the safety of the boat observe the old crocodile slip into the water.
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Sunset Cruise
Experience the waterworld of the Kavango on a romantic boat trip as the sun goes down.
African Cultural Experience
A group of drummers and dancers performing during or after dinner.
Tiger Fishing
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Experience the waterworld of the Kavango on a romantic boat trip as the sun goes down.
View on mapAfrican Cultural Experience
A group of drummers and dancers performing during or after dinner.
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Pepi W
Absolutely wonderful!
What a fabulous lodge! We arrived 2 days earlier without any notice as we were getting very tired after 2 weeks travelling in a heatwave. The welcome we received were very warm and friendly...
46JimH46
Love this spot in the middle of nowhere.
I give it 5 stars because with it being out in the middle of nowhere, it was great. Wonderful staff, very clean room and good buffet style food. Lodge is situated right on the Chobe River with...
David B
A good stopover between Etosha and Caprivi
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