Island View Lodge

Island View Lodge is situated in a sheltered backwater overlooking Kalimbeza Island, the perfect place to capture the spirit of the Caprivi with it's natural unspoilt beauty, magnificent sunsets and spectacular riverine scenery. Island View Lodge is approximately 30 km east of Katima Mulilo, with an easy-to-travel road.

Accommodation at the Lodge is in comfortable, rustic thatched roofed bungalows each with it's own self catering kitchen and freezing facilities. Bungalows have 24hr 220v electricity, plug points and overhead fans. All units are serviced daily. Visitors have a choice of bed&breakfast, full board, semi full board or self catering.The campsite overlooks a wide expanse of river and consist of 24 campsites which can accommodate a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 8 people per campsite. Terminalia, Natal Mahogany and Acacia trees offer campers a shady canopy under which to erect their tents. Barbecues are provided at each campsite and electric plug points are available at a nominal fee. Ladies and Gents ablution facilities with hot water.

Island View Lodge is well known for the trophy size Tigerfish and various bream species which are caught by conventional fishing methods as well as on fly.Tigerfish angling can be enjoyed throughout the year and Bream angling from late May to the end of December. Island View is host to the International Zambezi Classic Open angling challenge and has been in 2008 and 2009 as well - this is the single biggest angling competition in Southern Central Africa. Our well maintained fleet of boats can be hired on an hourly or a half-day or full day basis. All boats are hired with an experienced professional guide, which will assist and advise on the best angling method, bait selection and locations to fish. Experience the thrill of angling at renowned spots such as False Mwandi, Tiger Alley, Grey Banks, Golden Pond and JoJo's. A large selection of lures, spinners, spoons sinkers and fishing line, suitable for landing any of the many angling species, is available for purchase at the tackle shop. Earthworms can be purchased at the Lodge.Other activities include birding, sundowner cruises and the chance to enjoy a Champagne breakfast or a Lunchtime barbeque on a shimmering white sandbank under the African sky.