Activities

ANGLING

Island View Lodge is renowned for its superb angling with eleven sort-after angling species available to test the anglers skills.

 

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BOATING

Boats can be hired on a daily, half day or hourly basis.  Rates are exclusive of mixed fuel and include the services of an experienced river guide.

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RIVER GUIDES

Our experienced river guides will assist and advise on the best angling methods, bait selection and locations to fish. Experience the thrill of angling at renown spots such as False Mwandi, Mwandi, Tiger Alley, Grey Banks, Golden Pond and Jo Jo’s.

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RIVER CRUISES

Relax with a refreshing sundowner on our cruise boat whilst enjoying the spectacular riverine scenery.  View hippos, crocodiles and the abundance of birds which inhabit this region.  Catch the magnificent sunsets over the Zambezi River on your camera or VCR. From July to September herds of elephant can often be  seen on the river banks.

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BIRDING

The diverse ecology of the N.E. Caprivi region consisting of vast floodplains, riverine vegetation, grasslands and savanna woodlands is host to a large variety of birdlife which are endemic to these habitats. Birding enthusiasts visiting Island View Lodge can expect to see a variety of birds in the immediate vicinity of the lodge such as the ever noisy Hartlaubs Babblers, Schalows Turacos, White-Browed Robin Chats, Swamp and Tropical Bou Bous, Yellow-Fronted Tinker Birds, White-Fronted Bee-Eaters and a variety of Shrikes, Bulbuls and Sunbirds including the rare Shelleys Sunbird.

The African Scops-Owl, Pearl Spotted Owlet and African Barred Owlet are some of the nocturnal species that can often be seen feeding at night on insects attracted to the walkway lights in the lodge grounds. These vocal little owlets are frequently heard calling during the night.

Mid August heralds the arrival of thousands of Carmine Bee-Eaters and visitors are treated to a kaliedescope of colour when these beautiful birds return to their nesting burrows in the late evening.

"Someone once said bird viewing consists of two groups of people. Some shouting 'there there' the other shouting 'where where?"

A boat cruise on the river offers visitors a unique close-up experience of viewing the large variety of waterfowl, Herons, Storks, Plovers, Lapwings, Coucals, Red and Blackwinged Pratincole, African Skimmer and of course the magnificent African Fish Eagle which inhabit this water wonderland.

The region offers birders an incredible birding paradise with as many as 445 species to be seen. Our resident birding guide will assist in making your Island View Lodge birding experience a memorable One.

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SANDBANK BREAKFAST AND BARBECUES

Enjoy a Champagne breakfast or a lunch time barbecue on a shimmering white sandbank under the African skies.

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OTHER ATTRACTIONS

In close proximity to three other countries, day or overnight excursions can be arranged to Chobe Game Reserve, Victoria Falls and Livingstone. Guests can partake in any of the many activities on offer at these venues and will be accompanied by a guide from the Lodge.

Activities includes day or night game drives, sunset river cruises, visit to the famous Victoria Falls, whitewater rafting, abseiling, elephant rides, visit to a crocodile farm, African tribal dancing, bungi jumping or a scenic flight over the falls. Island View Lodge will arrange special value for money packages to suit your needs and preferences