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Mashi

Mashi River Safaris

Boat safaris at the Kwando river

Elephants, hippos, crocodiles, buffalos, lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, antelopes and countless bird species – and the river in the midst of it all. The people at the water’s edge, the sounds and smells of the Caprivi. This very special world can be experienced in a unique way with Mashi River Safaris.

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Specifications

Type
Boats tour
Rooms
-
Campsites
5
Location
Caprivi, south of Kongola
Activities
  • Several Boat tours on the Kwando
  • Kwando Floodplain Day trip
  • One nights floodplain special
  • Two nights flooplain / park special

Passion for the Kwando

Mashi River Safaris was founded by Dan Stephens in 2010 in order to enrich what the Caprivi has to offer with an idea, which defines him as a person and which he wants to mediate to his guests: The passion for the Kwando and to intensively experience the perfect interplay of nature, culture and history up close and personal.

Dan, who came from British Middlesbrough to Namibia in 2007, thought that this experience could best be made directly at the river and he consequently developed a concept, which until today remains unique in the Caprivi-Kavango region: different one day and several days’ long river safaris for individual groups.

Dan, who organises and guides the tours with great passion himself, is often described as a very special person. He has dedicated himself to the Caprivi and to the KAZA (Kavango-Zambezi Park, the largest currently developing nature conservation area in Africa including areas of five countries) and he knows the area like only very few. He is experienced with the handling of guests and one can feel his love of nature and the people of the Caprivi every single moment.

Kwando River Tours

Apart from the normal activities like boat cruises and angling trios, the main focus of Mashi River Safaris – and that is what makes it special – lies with one to three day tailor-made, individual “all-inclusive” tours.  Most of the tours star in the Mavunje Camp, described by connoisseurs as „paradise on earth“. Other wonderful camps along the Kwando, like Njazanga and the well-known Nambwa Camp at the Horseshoe are being headed to.

A tour with Mashi River Safaris truly remains unforgotten for a long time and additionally supports the local community!

Tours offered

1. Day trip

Day Trip

  • Depart Mavunje camp mid-morning and cruise through Bwabwata NP with refreshments en-route.
  • Activities on offer include game viewing, swimming (subject to river levels), fishing and birding.
  • Full lunch on the river inc wine and beers
  • Afternoon game cruise with sundowner drinks.
  • Arrive back to Mavunje camp late afternoon and disembark.

2. One Night

Day 1

  • Depart Mavunje camp mid-morning.
  • Cruise downriver to Njazanga island taking in Bwabwata NP.
  • Full lunch on the river including wine and beers
  • Arrive at island mid-afternoon to pitch camp and after snacks and refreshments either afternoon walk on island or afternoon game cruise or both (clients choice).
  • Dinner on island prepared on open fire including wine and beers.

Day 2

  • Early rise with coffee and rusks, followed by activity of client’s choice.
  • Return to camp around 9.00am for full cooked breakfast.
  • Pack up camp and begin the cruise back upriver toward Mavunje camp disembarking lunchtime.

3. Two Nights

Day 1

  • Depart Mavunje Camp mid-morning.
  • Cruise downriver to Njazanga island taking in Bwabwata NP, full lunch on river including drinks.
  • Arrive at island mid-afternoon to pitch camp and after snacks and refreshments either afternoon guided walk on island or afternoon game cruise or both (clients choice)
  • Dinner on island prepared on open fire including wines and local beer.

Day 2

  • Early rise with coffee and rusks followed by activity of client’s choice.
  • Return to camp around 9.00 am for full cooked breakfast
  • Pack up camp and begin the cruise upriver toward campsite 2 with possibilities for swimming, birding, game viewing, fishing and walking along the way.
  • Arrive at camp 2 mid-afternoon and pitch tents.
  • Lunch followed by relaxation time.
  • Afternoon game cruise with sundowner drinks.
  • Return to island camp for evening meal cooked on open fire.

Day 3

  • Early rise for coffee and rusks followed by early boat cruise.
  • Return to camp for full breakfast before breaking camp and departing for Mavunje
  • Disembark mid-morning.

Photos

Pictures © Mashi River Safaris

Rates & Reservations

Type20222023
01.01.22 - 31.12.2201.01.23 - 31.12.23
Day tripN$ 1500N$ 1650
One night SpecialN$ 3000N$ 3300
Two nights SpecialN$ 6000N$ 6600
The Rates are per person

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