Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
the way to Livingstone, and is accessible by 2WD vehicle, even in the rainy season. If you're heading west to
Mongu in Zambia, check the state of the road first as it can get washed away during the rainy season.
Getting There & Away
AIR
Air Namibia has several weekly departures between Windhoek's Eros Airport and
Katima's Mpacha Airport, located 18km southwest of town.
BUS & MINIBUS
Several weekly Intercape Mainliner (
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buses make the 16-hour run between
Windhoek and Katima Mulilo. Book your tickets (fares from N$460) in advance online,
as this service continues on to Victoria Falls and fills up quickly.
Combis connect Windhoek and Katima with fairly regular frequency, and a ride
shouldn't cost more than N$230. From Katima, routes fan out to various towns and cities
in the north, with fares costing less than N$40 a ride.
CAR
The sealed Golden Hwy runs between Katima Mulilo and Rundu, and is accessible to all
2WD vehicles.
HITCHING
The best places to wait for lifts between Katima Mulilo and Rundu are at the petrol sta-
tions in Divundu and Kongola. Chances are that any eastbound/westbound vehicle from
Rundu/Katima Mulilo will be doing the entire route.
MPALILA ISLAND
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Mpalila (Impalilia) Island, a wedge driven between the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers, rep-
resents Namibia's outer limits at the 'four-corners meeting' of Zimbabwe, Botswana,
Namibia and Zambia. The island itself, which is within easy reach by boat from Chobe
National Park, is home to a handful of exclusive lodges catering to upmarket tourists in
search of luxurious isolation.
Prebooking is essential for all accommodation on the island. All lodges offer a variety
of activities for guests, including cruises on the Chobe River, guided wildlife drives, fish-
ing expeditions, island walks and
mokoro
trips. Rates include full board and transfers.
