Description
The lodge is located on an island in the remote Kwando River in northeast Namibia. Built to incorporate the surrounding riverine forest, the lodge offers guests the opportunity to get really close to the local flora and fauna. Lofty canopy viewing decks provide a unique perspective across the ancient Kalahari woodlands, the lily-studded wetlands and the endless savannah.
There are six spacious and luxurious brick-and-thatch suites. The cuisine on offer is excellent and guests can enjoy dining in a variety of romantic settings: under the baobab canopy, on a secluded island, by moonlight on a sandbank or by candlelight on the deck.
Activities include exploring the Bwabwata National Park in open 4x4 vehicles providing guests with wonderful game sightings like vast herds of roaming elephant and buffalo, lion, hippo, leopard sightings, sable antelope, roan antelope, lechwe, puku, the shy sitatunga as well as wild dogs at times. A popular outing is to spend the evening at Horseshoe Bend where in the dry season, elephants by their hundreds come down to drink. The Lodge offers visitor sedate morning or evening cruises in the slow, meandering Kwando river, during which time guests can view game and delight in bird watching within the Bwabwata National Park.
Accommodation
Accommodation is in six luxury suites, each with a wooden viewing platform and private plunge pool. All the rooms have en-suite facilities.
Childcare
There is a minimum age of 12 years and only children over this age are welcomed in camp.
Facilities
Lofty canopy viewing decks set amongst tall riverine trees overlook endless savannahs and glistening lily-studded wetlands. A firepit is embraced by a spacious lounge area and eclectic African art. All the rooms have a private plunge pool.
Activities
Activities include game drives, river cruises, bush walks and fishing. Guests may also arrange for a scenic flight over the river and surrounding areas.
When to travel
Summer is the best time to visit the Caprivi Strip for bird watching, but visitors should be forewarned that the heat and humidity can be unbearable unless they are at least partially alleviated by rain. Winter (April to October) are the best time to travel for game viewing as it is much cooler and drier, with virtually no rain falling at this time.
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Location and directions
The Caprivi, Namibia
Situated in the Bwabwata National Park on the Kwando River in northeastern Namibia. Susuwe Island Lodge is surrounded by riverine forest, as well as savannahs, wetlands and Kalahari woodlands.
How to get there
Charter to Immelman air strip. Guests will be transferred from the landing strip to Susuwe Island Lodge in open 4x4 vehicle, the transfer is approximately 30 minutes through the National Park.
