Newly-built, modern, innovative and stylish, Zambezi Mubala Lodge is a secret river hideaway where water laps the shores of the mighty Zambezi, hippos laugh and the calls of fish eagles pierce the vast blue sky.
Leave your vehicle at Zambezi Mubala Camp, south of Katima Mulilo, to cruise downriver and enter the enchanted Mubala world. Here, vervet monkeys scamper through the trees, swamp boubous’ melodic banter rings through the air and tree squirrels hop nimbly from branch to branch.
Relax on your balcony or lie back on your king-size bed in your spacious cabin and absorb the peace of the river, as mekoro slice through the water, the muted sound of cow bells wafts through the air and the cool breeze dances on the river.
The lodge sings its tributes to the colours of the water, the surrounding riverine vegetation and the clear blue sky, adopting the local Silozi name for colour - ‘Mubala’. It tastefully explores this delicious theme in its shades of gentle blues and sea greens that punctuate wicker chairs and tint bungalow walls.
A bird-lover’s dream, Zambezi Mubala Lodge is home to over 450 species of birds and hosts the springtime visit of one of the largest colonies of carmine bee-eaters in Africa. These bright and cheerful visitors nest along the banks of the majestic Zambezi between the months of August and December, filling the air with sound, activity and colour as they flash crimson breasts, swooping and rising into the air in an exuberant burst of energy.
Pad along the raised walkway between the bungalows in the late afternoon to spend the last hours of the day on a sunset boat cruise, stroll along the riverbank to visit the bee-eater colony, sit back in the open-sided bar or while away the hours fishing on the river where the catch-and-release of Tiger Fish is a popular activity for those who are fishermen at heart.
Complementing the desert grandeur in the rest of the country, the Zambezi generously offers the riches of the river and the rhythm of a wild Africa to make the Namibian journey complete, while fitting snuggly into a trip to Chobe National Park and Vic Falls.
Revel in the peace of the surroundings, the celebration of bird life and the rich colours of life that pass by, drifting on the steady current of the river.
Facilities and Services:
- Tea / Coffee Facilities
- Safe
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning / Heating
- Secure parking
- Mobile Connectivity
- WiFi available
Accommodation at Zambezi Mubala Lodge:
Family Room - The family rooms overlook the majestic and mighty Zambezi River. Each has a double bed, 2 single beds and en-suite bathrooms (showers). Rooms are equipped with mosquito nets, tea and coffee facilities.
Twin Room - Each room overlooks the majestic Zambezi River. These spacious rooms, each have twin or double beds and en-suite bathrooms (showers). Rooms are equipped with mosquito nets and tea and coffee facilities.
The Zambezi Mubala Lodge is located 40km east of Katima Mulilo on the Namibian riverbank of the Zambezi, overlooking Zambia - in the heart of untouched nature. Day trips to the famous Victoria Falls, the Chobe National Park and other national parks in the region are not to be missed.
Zambezi Mubala Lodge is only accessible by boat. The boat transfers are only operated during daytime as it is prohibited to navigate the river after nightfall. Please schedule your arrival latest one hour prior to sunset. Your vehicle can safely be stationed at Zambezi Mubala Camp, from where you will be taken to Zambezi Mubala Lodge by boat.
Due heavy rains countrywide since the beginning of the year, numerous roads and routes might be damaged or even closed. Please follow the updates on Namibia’ road conditions for the area you are travelling through and drive with caution.
The Zambezi Mubala Lodge is a paradise for nature and fishing enthusiasts and a must for all bird lovers.
Atmospheric boat trips during sunset allow you to dive into the colourful water and animal world of the Zambezi. A healthy filling for every photographer
Here, our guests will find a temporary home but it is also home to the colourful, cheerfully fluttering Carmine Bee-eaters. The colony on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River is one of the largest in southern Africa.
- Sun downer boat cruise (guided)
- Morning / Afternoon boat cruise (guided)
- Guided fishing trip
- Fishing excursion
- Guided walks to the bird colonies
- Excursion to Victoria Falls
Each room overlooks the majestic and mighty Zambezi River. These spacious rooms, each have a double bed and 2 single beds and en-suite bathrooms (shower). Rooms are equipped with mosquito nets, tea and coffee facilities. Wi-Fi 1 GB per person per day free.
Each room overlooks the majestic and mighty Zambezi River. These spacious rooms, each has twin or double beds and en-suite bathrooms (shower). Rooms are equipped with mosquito nets and tea and coffee facilities. Wi-Fi (1 GB per person per day free).
If cancelling 3 days before arrival, forfeit 90% of the booking total.
If cancelling 7 days before arrival, forfeit 75% of the booking total.
If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the booking total.
If cancelling 21 days before arrival, forfeit 30% of the booking total.
If cancelling 28 days before arrival, forfeit 20% of the booking total.
If cancelling 365 days before arrival, forfeit 10% of the booking total.
BY ROAD: Zambezi Mubala Lodge is easily accessible from Windhoek via Rundu to Katima Mulilo, or from Johannesburg or Zimbabwe, via Kasane in Botswana. From South Africa: One may leave South Africa at the border post at Martins Drift or at other border posts, depending on which part of South Africa you are coming from. Enter Botswana to Francistown, then on to Nata and up to Kasane. From Kasane you travel through the Chobe National Parks transit road to Ngoma border post, which will bring you into Caprivi. Once you enter Namibia at the Ngoma border post, you travel for 56km until you come to the sign for Zambezi Mubala Lodge, turn right at the sign, which also says Kalimbeza D3508. Follow the road until you find a signboard to the left that says Zambezi Mubala Lodge 5km. At the time of writing the road into Caprivi is in excellent condition and connects directly with Katima Mulilo, the only town in Caprivi from where a road extends to the Zambian border. From Namibia via Windhoek: From Namibia, via Windhoek, an excellent tarred road north via Grootfontein turns east at Rundu and skirts the Namibia-Angola border crossing into Western Caprivi over a bridge spanning the Okavango River where one then enters the Western Caprivi National Park. At the check point one crosses the Kwando River at Kongola before arriving at Katima Mulilo (which means ‘put out the fire’ in Silozi - the language of the local people). From Katima Mulilo, take the B8 road heading to the Ngoma border post. From this road you will take a left onto the Kalimbeza D3508 road, and follow it until you see the next sign for Zambezi Mubala Lodge. The road from Rundu to Katima Mulilo is tarred and in good condition all the way. The journey from Windhoek to Katima may take upwards of 15 hours. Road condition: The road from the South African border to Lusaka in Zambia is in excellent condition. PLEASE BEWARE OF TRAVELLING AT NIGHT because of wandering cattle and GAME on the ROADS.
For fly-in guests, the following regular air services are available: * Air Namibia - Windhoek to Katima Mulilo (Mpacha Airport) * SAA - BA flies from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe * BA and SAA fly from Johannesburg to Livingstone in Zambia * Air Botswana and SA Airlink - flies from Johannesburg to Kasane in Botswana Transfers: Transfers to and from Katima Mulilo, Kasane, Victoria Falls and Livingstone airports can be arranged by the Lodge.
Children are most welcome. Children up to 5 years old are free of charge; for children between the age of 6 and 13 years we charge 50 per cent of the B&B rate.
