The Okavango River threads through the Kavango region, and its lodges are all about the water — sundowner cruises, tiger-fishing, birding and hippo-watching from your deck. Most cluster around Rundu and Divundu, the gateway to Popa Falls and Bwabwata. These are our editorial picks from the Kavango accommodation we track. Estimated nightly rates are a guide only.
Premium river lodges
Divava Okavango (from about N$7,452), Ndhovu Safari Lodge (about N$5,000) and RiverDance Lodge (about N$4,700) lead the region for riverfront comfort and guided activities.
Mid-range riverfront
Shametu River Lodge (from about N$3,900), by the Popa Falls rapids, and White Sands Lodge (about N$3,598) offer strong riverside stays at a gentler price.
Best value on the river
Mobola Island Lodge (about N$2,180), Kuvira River Camp (about N$1,998) and the Divundu Guest House (about N$1,050) keep costs down without leaving the water.
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Three of the river lodges named above, from a mid-range river camp to the top of the range. All sit on the Okavango between Rundu and Divundu.
Places to stay near the Kavango
Kuvira River Camp
Kuvira River Camp is a riverside camp directly on the B8 highway at Divundu, with simple rooms overlooking the…
Price Guide: N$1,998
View Property DetailsShametu River Lodge
Shametu River Lodge sits on the banks of the Okavango River at Divundu in the Kavango East region of north-eastern…
Price Guide: N$3,900–N$4,200
View Property DetailsDivava Okavango
Divava Okavango is a riverside lodge and spa near Popa Falls in the Mahango region of Bwabwata National Park, with…
Price Guide: N$7,452
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