Field Conditions
The Region is safe and politically stable. During the months of March-October the malaria risk is very low, and the weather conditions are very pleasant. From November to February you can expect a lot more insects and beautiful thunderstorms rolling across the plains.
Caprivi Bush Experiences operates in the most beautifully wild areas of the Caprivi Region. There is wildlife such as Kudu, Impala, Lechwe, Puku, African Wild Dog, and also Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, Cheetah and Hyena.
Accommodation is safe and secure, and guests are not bothered by animals at night. Although you may sometimes hear Hippopotamus grunting down the river or catch a glimpse of Elephant quietly feeding nearby.
Your highly experienced coordinator and instructor will ensure that you have a safe, comfortable and unforgettable experience.
Lifestyle Information
Accommodation
You will be accommodated at Caprivi Bush Experiences' camp, where you will sleep in comfortable twin safari tents, fitted with beds and side-tables. Clean rustic ablutions are part of the African experience. The camp site is situated adjacent to Bwabwata National Park, on the banks of the beautiful Kwando River which divides the Caprivi into east and west, and forms part of the border between Namibia and Botswana. Camp Accommodation.
Meals
Three delicious meals per day are provided for you. Breakfast and dinner will be served at the camp. Lunch is prepared either at the camp or is taken into the bush as a picnic depending on the distances travelled into the National Parks. Vegetarian and other dietary requirements are catered for, but please contact us if you require any specific requirements.
Laundry
Being in ‘Wild Africa’ certain facilities are very basic. Students / volunteers are provided with washing powder and laundry is done by hand and dried around the camp fire. Assistance can be provided from the local community if required.
Communication
Mobile phone reception is available at the camp, and a landline and email access is available a short drive from the camp. A sim card can be rented from us so that you can communicate with home.
Health and Safety
First aid is available at the camp site and you coordinator is well qualified in First Aid.
Local doctors, dentists and hospital available in Katima Mulilo, a mere 120 kms on a good road.
Tetanus is highly recommended however please consult your GP for advice on immunisation requirements.
The Caprivi Region is in a malaria area and it is recommended to consult your GP on advice for prophylactics.
Please ensure insurance covers for transportation to and from Katima Mulilo should you need to visit a doctor, dentist or hospital.
General Information
Summer Months in Namibia: November – April. The rainy season commences during this period. (Insect repellent highly recommended)
Winter Months: May – October (morning and evenings are cold)
Currency in Namibia is the Namibian Dollar, South African Rand is also accepted.
Voltage 220v, plugs round three pin plug – International adaptors required.
Passports must be valid for at least six months after your arrival in Namibia.
Visas: UK passport holders not required. Please contact us for further details on other nationals.
Immigration to South Africa now requires two completely empty pages in your passport alongside each other, which is valid for a further 6 months.
Immunisation: Tetanus is highly recommended. The Caprivi Region is a Malaria area - please consult your GP for advice.
Relaxation Time
Evenings generally spent around the camp fire having a quiet drink listening to the sounds of
the wild. There is a vast array of other activities available to do:
Relax at camp, catch up.
Fishing for tiger fish or bream in the Kwando River.
Take a boat trip in our boat.
Visit the famous Victoria Falls (350 kms).
Shopping, fishing the Zambezi at Katima Malilo (120 kms).
See the only point in the world where 4 countries meet at Kasane (280 kms).
Bird viewing.
Tracking wild animals.
Meeting the communities.
Making traditional artefacts.
Ride in a Mokoro (a traditional dugout canoe).
Climb a Boabab tree.
All private activities away from Caprivi Bush Experiences are for your personal account.
Volunteer Requirements
Previous knowledge or experience is not required. All that is required is a passion to learn about wildlife and nature, and be open-minded about the local cultures.
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