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The Caprivi, also known as Caprivi Strip is a long, skinny panhandle extending north-east from Namibia, separating Angola (to the north), Botswana (to the south), and ending near the south-western corner of Zambia.

It is an tropical, wet stretch of land, known for its typical round huts along the street.

Cities

  • Katima Mulilo

Other destinations

  • Caprivi Game Park
  • Mudumu National Park

Culture and History

Talk

You will mostly hear the locals speaking their local language, however, English are almost the only foreign language spoken. Other local Namibian languages such as German and Afrikaans are not spoken or understood by the locals.

Travel to Caprivi - Visa Requirements

Tours and Getting around Caprivi

Caprivi tourist attractions and sightseeing

Caprivi city tours

Caprivi Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Caprivi nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Caprivi cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

  • Ngepi Camp.  

Stay safe

Getting around in the Caprivi is an experience not to be missed. However, don't regard any warnings as a joke. Be extra cautious and careful for the Black Mamba and other deadly snakes, elephants, Hippo's and crocodiles. Many often die by snake bites, crocodiles and hippo's, but mostly by snake bites. Specially the Black Mamba and the Mozambique Spitting Cobra, are more common in this region than you may think. They strike rapidly and death is almost instant. Be extra careful, EVEN when in the premises of a lodge, or even in your room or dining area.

Get out

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