Ngepi Camp offers a Namibian river adventure the environmentally responsible way. The camp is situated in the swampy northern reaches of the Kavango River in Namibia’s Zambezi Region (formerly called the Caprivi Strip). Ngepi Camp borders on the Caprivi National Park and the Mahango National Park is nearby. Therefore, expect to see Sable antelope, hippos, lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and Roan antelope during your stay.
A number of accommodation options are available. Ngepi’s camping sites are each provided with its own water supply and an environmentally friendly power point. The ablution facilities are equipped with solar hot water showers and the sites are lit at night by means of solar power.
Ngepi Camp boasts huge trees, which means that your tent will most likely be pitched in cool shade. The en-suite bush huts provide family accommodation, each with a double bed and two single beds. If you have never slept in a tree house before – this is your chance! Ngepi Camp offers a number of en-suite tree houses overlooking the Kavango River. Enough to turn the Swiss Family Robinson green with envy! As with the camping sites, the bush huts and tree houses are equipped with solar power.
On the B8 road at Divundu turn south on Mohembo Border Post road (towards Botswana) for 10km. Turn left at Ngepi sign for further 4 km on 2WD road. If travelling via Shakawe cross the border into Namibia and Ngepi is no more than 30km from border. GPS Coordinates: S -18.116834, E 21.669996
Unique ‘floating swimming’ pool in the river
Catch and release fishing trips only
Lazy Mokoro safaris or boat cruises on the Kavango river
Each site has its own 220v AC solar powered electricity point with a maximum draw of 5amps per socket point, river water tap and fireplace/braai area.
Guided game drives in nearby national parks
Great food and convivial conversation in the bush pub.
Ngepi Camp offers many opportunities to experience the Zambezi Region. Lazy Mokoro safaris or boat cruises on the Kavango river, fishing (catch and release only), guided game drives in the nearby national parks, guided birdwatching expeditions, guided walks to the nearby village, as well as river rafting. The highlight of Ngepi Camp is undoubtedly the unique floating swimming pool, which can best be described as a hippo/ crocodile-proof way to enjoy a swim in the Kavango river.
The perfect way to end a day at Ngepi Camp, is to enjoy a sundowner on the wooden deck overlooking the Kavango river, followed by an evening of great food and convivial conversation in the bush pub.
Your visit to Ngepi camp will most likely form part of a larger Nambian tour or Safari. From Ngepi Camp you can drive to Namutoni Rest camp in the East of the Etosha National Park or Halali in the central part of Etosha within a day. From there you are advised to take the coastal road to Swakopmund where Alte Brucke self-catering ( self contained ) accommodation will be your next destination. From Swakopmund drive south to Walvisbay and then inland to Sossusvlei where you can stay at the Sossusvlei Desert Camp 5 km from Sesriem. Your next stop will be the Fish River Canyon where Ai-Ais Resort . If you however travel direct between Ngepi Camp and Cape Town, Mariental River Chalets next to the main road in Mariental is about halfway between these two destinations.
BOTSWANA
Many people combine a visit to the Caprivi and Ngepi Camp with a tour through Botswana. Kang Ultra Stop, or Kalahari Rest are all beautiful lodges on the Western side of Botswana. From Ngepi Camp you will drive East in the Caprivi to Ngoma Bridge and then into the Chobe National Park. If you prefer lodges of the same standard as Ngepi Camp, The Big 5 Chobe Lodge in Kazangulu near Kasane and Chobe Game Reserve will certainly be your choice. If you prefer something more luxurious Mowana Safari Lodge on the banks of the Chobe River offers luxury accommodation and also has an eighteen hole golf course.
ZIMBABWE
From Ngepi Camp you can also reach Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe within a single day. Here we recommend the Ilala Lodge within walking distance of Falls. If you however want to spoil yourselves with five star luxury visit Victoria Falls Hotel. .
Temba Zimbabwe arranges self-drive tours in Zimbabwe. Contact Temba Zimbabwe and let us tailor-make a tour to suit your needs.
