* Located on Birre Island in the Kwando River within Bwabwata National Park
* Bwabwata is home to elephants, Cape buffalo, hippos, roan and sable antelopes, lions and leopards.
* Game drives and night drives into Bwabwata National Park
* Sunset and sunrise boat cruises on the Kwando River
* Birdwatching hotspot with Wattled crane, Racquet tailed rollers, Wood owls and African crakes.
* Fishing on the Kwando river for species such as tigerfish, nembwe, tilapia, and catfish

* Overlooking the Kwando River with varied ecosystems
* Lush riverine forest
* Lily-studded wetlands
* Grass savannah
* Kalahari woodlands

Susuwe Island Lodge is located on Birre Island in the Kwando River and is accessible by boat. Guests are collected from Kongola checkpoint.

Day Visit
* Lianshulu Village
* Mudumu National Park
* Mamili National Park

Onward Travel
* Impalila Island
* Katima Mulilo
* Mahango Game Park
* Popa Falls
* Chobe National Park (Botswana)

6 x luxurious double / twin bedded suites
2 x guide rooms (not the same standard as a guest unit)

* Each brick and thatch suite is completely independent and hidden behind a screens of lush vegitation
* The en-suite bathroom offers a bath, shower, toilet and basin
* Each suite has a lounge with large windows for view of the Kwando River
* The private, wooden deck overlooks the Kwando River
* Each suite has a private plunge pool
* Ceiling fans, gauze screen doors and mosquito netting
* Small safe
* 220 volt AC electricity is supplied by generator
* Daily laundry service is complimentary

Susuwe Island Lodge has a 3-level open-plan deck blending into the riverine surroundings with indigenous trees providing a shady canopy.

Lower Level
* Lounge and bar
* Dining area with individual tables
* Central firepit
* Small reference library
* Curio shop

Middle (mezzanine) and upper deck
* Tea deck
* Viewing deck built into the forest canopy and overlooking savannahs, lily-studded wetlands and Kalahari woodlands

* Game and night drives in Bwabwata National Park
* Guided game viewing and environmental awareness walks.
* Sunset and sunrise boat cruises on the Kwando River and backwaters.
* Bird watching walks and boat cruises
* PM visit to Horseshoe Bend, ideal for game viewing, especially elephants.
* Fishing for the varied fish species in the Kwando river.

Above activities are included in the FI price. For DBB all activities are billed as extras.

Susuwe Island Lodge uses the following vehicles
2 x open game viewing vehicles with canvas roof
1 x open game viewing vehicle no roof

* Food is al fresco fusion style
* Breakfast buffet as well as hot breakfast menu
* 2 course lunch
* 3 course dinner
* Special dietary requirements must be notified in advance
* Local drinks and house-wines are included on FI basis. Premium imports are not
* No drinks are included on a DBB basis
* Guests can dine privately on the deck of their suite, or private bush brunches and picnics can be arranged.

CELLULAR COVERAGE AT LODGE
For details see the Mobile coverage map.

Johannesburg Office
Tel +27 - (0)11 - 234 9997
Fax +27 - (0)11 - 234 0323
E-mail: info@islandsinafrica.com

Windhoek Office
Tel +264 - (0)61 - 401 047
Fax +264 - (0)61 - 401 057
E-mail: reservations@islandsinafrica.com

Website: www.islandsinafrica.com

* English
* Afrikaans

* Visa
* Mastercard
* American Express
* Diners Club

Islands in Africa works with the local community, through a conservancy committee, to prioritise projects which need funding. A ZAR 40 donation to the community development fund is requested from each guest on departure.

The programme is in its infancy, and will focus on involvement of local community in conservation initiatives, as well as community development and skills development.

The community development fund has assisted with:

• Development of a local community campsite (Kubunyana)
• Development of a community campsite in Bwabwata National Park (Nambwa)

Islands in Africa also assists with reservations for the campsites through its central booking office.

Susuwe Island Lodge is located on Birre Island in the Kwando River and is accessible by boat. Guests are collected from Kongola checkpoint.

Guests may have difficulty finding the lodge, so please crearly communicate the following:
* On the east side of Kongola bridge, turn north into the D3502 gravel road.
* Continue on the D3502 to the Susuwe road sign (approx. 10 km)
* Park your vehicle in the secure parking area, guest will be collected from here for the boat transfer to Susuwe Island Lodge.


The entire journey can be made with a small 2x4 vehicle.
Note: If clients are driving from Mamili or Mudumu National Park please check road conditions and consider changing to a 4x4 vehicle.

Susuwe Island Lodge is located on Birre Island in the Kwando River and is accessible by boat. Guests are collected from Kongola checkpoint.

* Impalila Island
* Katima Mulilo
* Mahango Game Park
* Popa Falls
* Chobe National Park (Botswana)

Mudumu National Park
Mudumu National Park to Kongola pick-up is approx. 57 km
* From Mudumu head north on the C49 to the B8 turn off (approx. 45 km)
* Turn left into the B8 and drive to the D3502 turn off (approx. 2 km)
* Turn right into the D3502 and drive to the Susuwe road sign (approx. 10 km)
* Park your vehicle in the secure parking area, guest will be collected from here for the boat transfer to Susuwe Island Lodge.
The entire route is on gravel road
Note: During the rainy season check road conditions and if necessary change to a 4x4 vehicle.

Katima Mulilo - direct route
Katima Mulilo to Kongola pick-up is approx. 102 km
* From Katima drive west on the B8 to the the D3502 turn off (approx. 92 km)
* Turn right into the D3502 and drive to the Susuwe road sign (approx. 10 km)
* Park your vehicle in the secure parking area, guest will be collected from here for the boat transfer to Susuwe Island Lodge.
The entire route, besides the last 10 km is on tar road

Katima Mulilo - scenic route
Katima Mulilo to Kongola pick-up is approx. 200 km
* From Katima drive west on the B8 to the C49 turn off (approx. 8 km)
* Turn left into the C49 and follow it till it reaches the B8 again (approx. 180 km)
* Turn left into the B8 and drive to the D3502 turn off (approx. 2 km)
* Turn right into the D3502 and drive to the Susuwe road sign (approx. 10 km)
* Park your vehicle in the secure parking area, guest will be collected from here for the boat transfer to Susuwe Island Lodge.
The entire route is on gravel road
Note: During the rainy season check road conditions and if necessary change to a 4x4 vehicle.

Popa Falls
Popa Falls to Kongola pick-up is approx. 261 km
* From Popa Falls head north on the C48 to the B8 turn off (approx. 6 km)
* Turn right into the C48 and drive to Kongola bridge (approx. 245 km)
* Cross the Kongola bridge and turn left into the D3502
* Follow the D3502 to the Susuwe road sign (approx. 10 km)
* Park your vehicle in the secure parking area, guest will be collected from here for the boat transfer to Susuwe Island Lodge.
The only gravel road is the C48 from Popa Falls to the B8 and the last 10 km. All other roads are tar roads

Immelmann Airstrip (FYIH)
South 17° 46’ 55”
East 23° 18’ 40”
Elevation: 3,500 feet
Length: 1,300 meters
Direction: 09/27
Radio: 124.8

Clearance & Immigration: Katima Mulilo 125.6
Tel: +264 66 250 202/3

Remarks: Pease advise ETA and request pick-up
Tel: +264 81 306 4551

Susuwe Island Lodge offers the following transfers:

Charter flight transfers to /from the Susuwe Island Lodge:
* Victoria Falls airport
* Livingstone airport
* Kasane airport
* Impalila Island airstrip
* Mpacha airport ( Katima Mulilo)

Road transfers to / from Susuwe Island Lodge
* Lianshulu Lodge
* Mpacha airport (Katima Mulilo)
* Kasane airport
* Impalila Island

Road transfers go to / from Kongola checkpoint for collection / drop off by boat.

* Check in: 14h00
* Check out: 10h00

Note: these are guidelines only – Check in and check out depend on transfer times

Susuwe Island Lodge rates are in U$
Namibian Dollar rates are available on request

01.11.2009 to 30.04.2010
DBB			Full Inclusive
Single pp	U$ 232		Single pp	U$ 383
Double pp	U$ 232		Double pp	U$ 383
			Exclusive Island	U$ 3,907

01.05.2010 to 31.10.2010
DBB			Full Inclusive
Single pp	U$ 303		Single pp	U$ 497
Double pp	U$ 303		Double pp	U$ 647
			Exclusive Island	U$ 5,069

* DBB is on Dinner, bed & breakfast basis only – applicable to first night of stay
* Fully Inclusive (FI) is on Lunch, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast basis and includes:

• guided activities (25 litre of fuel per person per day)

• all local drinks (premium exports and bottle wine is extra)
• park fees
  
• laundry service
• Vat and statutory NTB levy
• Community development levy

* Exclusive Island rate is a nightly lodge rate based on exclusive use of the lodge
* Departure taxes and visa fees are not included in the rates
* Transfers by road or air from / to Livingston, Victoria Falls, Kasane, Lianshulu Lodge, Katima Mulilo and Impalila Island are excluded.
* Low season single room: should more than 2 singles be booked in one booking, the high season single will apply.
* Rates subject to change.

Individual (FIT) reservations (1 to 5 guests)

* Bookings will only be confirmed upon payment of a 30% deposit. The 30% deposit is based on the full invoiced price.
* The balance of the quoted price is payable at least 4 weeks prior to arrival.

Cancellation policy
60- 40 days prior to arrival: the 30% deposit is forfeited
39 – 30 days prior to arrival: 50% of the total price
30 days or less prior to arrival:100% of the total price

Group reservations (6 or more guests)

* Bookings will only be confirmed upon payment of a 30% deposit. The 30% deposit is based on the full invoiced price.
* The balance of the quoted price is payable at least 8 weeks prior to arrival.
* Should the number of rooms on a confirmed booking be reduced

• Every effort will be made by Islands in Africa to resell those rooms
• Should the rooms not be sold – cancellation policy to those rooms will apply

Cancellation policy
90- 76 days prior to arrival: 20% of deposit forfeited
75 – 61 days prior to arrival:the 30% deposit is forfeited
60 -30 days prior to arrival: 50% of total price
30 days or less days prior to arrival: 100% of total price

* Children under 12 years of age are not permitted at Susuwe Island Lodge
* Children 12 years and older pay full adult rates

Should the entire lodge be booked exclusively, children are welcome.

As Susuwe Island Lodge is in a wildlife area, children should be under the care of a parent/guardian at all times. Read the guidelines on child safety

* 1 guide / pilot per group receives a discounted rate on accomm and meals

Hidden amongst the dense vegetation of an island on the Kwando River, Susuwe Island Lodge offers luxurious comfort and style, and journeys to adventure in the wilds of the Caprivi.

Hidden amongst the dense vegetation of an island on the Kwando River, Susuwe Island Lodge offers luxurious comfort and style, and journeys to adventure in the wilds of the Caprivi.

At the lodge, birdwatchers can find enjoyment in different species attracted to the trees and riverbanks. There is also chance to see hippos and crocodiles. On the river, tigerfish provide opportunities for anglers. And further afield there are opportunities to sight elephants, buffaloes and lions.

Hidden amongst the dense vegetation of an island on the Kwando River, Susuwe Island Lodge offers luxurious comfort and style, and journeys to adventure in the wilds of the Caprivi.

At the lodge, birdwatchers can find enjoyment in different species attracted to the trees and riverbanks. There is also chance to see hippos and crocodiles. On the river, tigerfish provide opportunities for anglers. And further afield there are opportunities to sight elephants, buffaloes and lions.

With six secluded suites screened off by dense vegetation, with views over the river from private decks, Susuwe Island Lodge offers a high degrees of luxury, privacy and comfort to its guests. A triple-story deck structure, built into the dense canopy of tall trees above the lodge, offers guests the chance to find a place of their own from which to enjoy the natural surroundings, and take pleasure in the river and the woodlands.