* Located 12 km west of Rundu
* Built in a lush, green garden under large acacia trees and overlooking the Kavango River
* Honeymoon suite and floating chalet
* Excellent birdwatching with over 300 species of birds recorded in the area
* Tiger and bream fishing in the Kavango River
* Variety of water based activities including sunset cruises, water skiing and canoe trips.

* Overlooks the Kavango River
* Along the river: extensive floodplains with lush riverine forest.
* Away from the river: mixed mopane and teak woodlands and typical African savannah .

Day visits
* Kavango River
* Rundu

Onward Travel
* Etosha National Park (Von Lindequist Gate)
* Tsumeb
* Grootfontein
* Otavi
* Khaudum National Park
* Popa Falls
* Mahango Game Park

10 guest bungalows
7 x twin / double bungalows
1 x family bungalow for 3 people
1 x floating chalet
1 x honeymoon suite
1 x guide room (not the same standard as guest rooms)

Bungalows
* All bungalows are thatched and spaced for privacy
* Set in lush, green garden and shaded by large acacia trees
* 3 x twin, 6 x double and 1 x 3 bed family bungalow
* En-suite bathroom with toilet, basins and shower
* Mosquito nets
* Air-conditioning
* Tea / coffee station
* Small room safe
* Laundry facilities available on request

Floating Chalet
* Built on a wooden platform on the Kavango River
* En suite bathroom with toilet, basin and corner bath
* Personal balcony over the Kavango River
* Mosquito nets
* Air-conditioning
* Tea / coffee station
* Small room safe
* Laundry facilities available on request

Honeymoon suite
* Double storey brick buidling
* Upstairs bedroom with en-suite bathroom, and balcony overlooking the river
* Downstairs lounge
* Mosquito nets
* Air-conditioning
* Tea / coffee station
* Small room safe
* Laundry facilities available on request

Hakusembe Lodge has 8 campsites
* The campsite is shaded by large trees
* Each campsite has a power point & a drum BBQ (braai) area
* Communal shower and toilet facilities
* Self-catering - guests should bring their own food and drink
* Firewood can be bought at the lodge

Facilities are located in two buildings:

Building One
* Reception
* Curio shop
Note: The reception and curio shop can be converted into a conference room

Building Two
* Indoor and outdoor dining area with separate tables
* Bar

Additional facilities
* Swimming pool
* Pontoon over the Kavango River

River based activities
* Sunset champagne cruise (complimentary on 2nd night)
* Canoe safari down the Kavango River - duration approx. 3 hours
* Cabin cruise on the Kavango River per hour
* Cruise in speedboat per hour
* Full day river safari with bird watching and / or fishing.
* Full day Watos (Mokoro / traditional canoe) safari with lunch on an Angolan island.

Fishing
* Combined fishing & birding cruise - approx. 1.5 hours
* Tiger & bream fishing from pontoon. Fishing gear can be rented.
* Full day tigerfishing.

Cultural
* African Cultural Evening with group of drummers & dancers. Advance booking is essential.

Hakusembe Lodge uses the following boats:
* 1 x 8 seater speedboat
* 2 x 10 seater cruise boats (Hakusembe River Queen & Flamingo)

Traditional fare of fish, venison (game) steaks. The lodge takes pride in its 'cordon bleu', specialty cooking.
* English breakfast
* Light lunch or lunch (prebooking essential)
* Set menu dinner
* Buffet style dinner for larger groups
* Special dietary requirements on advance request

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

Reservations & marketing
Reservation Destination
Tel: +264 - (0)61 - 224 712
24 hours: +264 - (0)61 - 250 725
Fax: +264 - (0)61 - 224 217
E-mail: reservations@resdes.com.na

At Hakusembe River Lodge
Tel: +264 - (0)66 - 257 010
Fax: +264 - (0)66 - 257 011

* English
* Afrikaans

* Visa
* Mastercard

Social Responsibility
Hakusembe Lodge assists the local community primary school with donations and various sponsorships.

Guests who are interested in learning more about the communal school can arrange for a guided tour of the school with Hakusumbe Lodge. Please bear in mind that the visit is only possible at times when it does not interfere with the children's learning.

* During the dry season, Hakusembe River Lodge can be reached in a small 2 X 4 sedan.
* A 4x4 may be required in the rainy season. If necessary a motor launch will be provided by Hakusembe.
* During the rainy season please contact Hakusembe River Lodge concerning road conditions.

* Etosha National Park (Von Lindequist Gate)
* Tsumeb
* Grootfontein
* Otavi
* Khaudum National Park
* Popa Falls
* Mahango Game Park

Etosha National Park (Von Lindequist Gate)
Etosha National Park (Von Lindequist Gate) to Hakusembe is approx. 420 km
* From Von Lindequist Gate drive on the C38 to the B1 turn off (approx. 25 km)
* Turn right into the B1 and drive to Tsumeb (approx. 74 km)
* From Tsumeb drive on the C42 to Grootfontein (approx. 57 km)
* From Grootfontein drive north on the B8 to Rundu (approx. 252 km)
* Just before Rundu turn left into the B10 (C45) and drive approx. 10 km
* If in doubt about the turn-off, call Hakusembe on tel: +264 - (0)66 - 257 010
* Turn right and drive to the Lodge (approx. 2 km)
The C45 is gravel road. The rest of the trip is tar road.
En-route attractions: Otjikoto Lake & Hoba meteorite

Otavi
Otavi to Hakusembe Lodge is approx. 354 km
* From Otavi drive east on the B8 to Grootfontein (approx. 90 km)
* From Grootfontein drive north on the B8 to Rundu (approx. 252 km)
* Just before Rundu turn left into the B10 (C45) and drive approx. 10 km
* If in doubt about the turn-off, call Hakusembe on tel: +264 - (0)66 - 257 010
* Turn right and drive to the Lodge (approx. 2 km)
The C45 is gravel road. The rest of the trip is tar road.
En-route attractions: Hoba meteorite

Khaudum National Park (Khaudum Camp)
Khaudum Camp to Hakusembe Lodge is approx. 192 km
* From Khaudum Camp drive north to the B8 turn off (approx. 55 km)
* Turn left into the B8 and drive to Rundu (approx. 125 km)
* From Rundu drive east on the B10 (C45) and drive approx. 10 km
* If in doubt about the turn-off, call Hakusembe on tel: +264 - (0)66 - 257 010
* Turn right and drive to the Lodge (approx. 2 km)
The B8 is tar road. The rest of the trip is on extremely bad road and gravel road.
NOTE: Please read details on the Khaudum National Park before considering visiting the park. Although it is only 55km to the B8 turn off from Khaudum Camp, this section of road is extremely sandy and travellers should plan for a trip of about 4 hours to cover these 55 km.

Popa Falls
From Popa Falls to Hakusembe Lodge is approx. 223 km
* From Popa Falls take the C48 north to the B8 turn off (approx. 6 km)
* Turn left into the B8 and drive to Rundu (approx. 205 km)
* From Rundu drive east on the B10 (C45) and drive approx. 10 km
* If in doubt about the turn-off, call Hakusembe on tel: +264 - (0)66 - 257 010
* Turn right and drive to the Lodge (approx. 2 km)
The B8 is tar road. The rest of the trip is gravel road.

Hakusembe River Lodge uses the Rundu Airstrip

Rundu Airstrip (FYRU)
South: 17 degrees 57’ 00”
East: 19 degrees 43’ 00"
Length: 2,438 meters
Width: 30 meters
Elevation: 3,600 feet
Direction: 08/26
Surface: Asphalt
Cautions/Warning: Do not cross over center of river (Angolan border).

* Transfers to and from Rundu Airstrip.
* Please book min. 2 weeks before arrival to enusre vehicle availability.

* Check in: 14h00
* Check out: 10h30

01.11.2009 to 31.10.2010
Bungalow DBB
Single pp	N$ 1,242
Double pp	N$ 1,012
Floating Chalet DBB
Single pp	N$ 1,565
Double pp	N$ 1,185
Family Room (3 bed) DBB
Per Room	N$ 1,955
Honeymoon Suite DBB
Single pp	N$ 1,565
Double pp	N$ 1,185

Above rates are on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast basis
Subject to two nights accomm, one sunset champagne cruise included.
Rates incl. VAT and tourism levy.
Rates subject to change unless bookings confirmed.

Bookings
* All bookings must be made in writing and specify:

• estimated time of arrival and from where guests are travelling
• guest nationality
• specify meal basis e.g. DBB, FB
  

Cancellation policy
All cancellations will be reconfirmed in writing, non-receipt of a cancellation confirmation means that the reservation has not been cancelled.
* 31 + days prior to arrival: 10% of the deposit amount
* 30 – 22 days prior to arrival: 25% of invoiced amount
* 21 – 16 days prior to arrival: 50% of invoiced amount
* 15 - 8 days prior to arrival: 75% of invoiced amount
* 7 days and less prior to arrival: 100%of invoiced amount
Note: If a 25% deposit was paid and the booking is cancelled 31+ days prior of arrival a 10% bank / administration fee is deducted from the refund.

01.11.2008 to 31.10.2010
* Children of all ages are welcome, however remain the full responsibility of their parents
* Children aged 3 and below are free of charge providing they share with their parent(s)
* Children between the ages of 4 & 12 receive discounted rates, providing they share with their parents
* Children under the age of 12 requiring their own bungalow will be charged full adult rates.

Note: Date of birth of the child(ren) to be supplied at the time of making the reservation to qualify for the child policy.

Read the guidelines on child safety

01.11.2008 to 31.10.2010
* Guides are accommodated in the guide room
* 1 tour guide / pilot per group discounted guide rates
* For larger groups enquire with reservations concerning discounts for more than one guide.

International Tour leaders pay full guest rates unless in possession of a Namibian work permit. A copy of the work permit is required to qualify for tour guide discounts.

Noted for the quality of its table, Hakusembe River Lodge, just west of Rundu in northern Namibia, also gives travellers tastes of the wonders and adventures of the Kavango River.

Noted for the quality of its table, Hakusembe River Lodge, just west of Rundu in northern Namibia, also gives travellers tastes of the wonders and adventures of the Kavango River.

At Hakusembe, travellers can enjoy excellent birdwatching. Fishermen can take part in angling for the ferocious tigerfish and the bream. By night, dancers can give performances that show the culture of another world. There are also opportunities for sunset cruises, water skiing and canoe trips.

Noted for the quality of its table, Hakusembe River Lodge, just west of Rundu in northern Namibia, also gives travellers tastes of the wonders and adventures of the Kavango River.

At Hakusembe, travellers can enjoy excellent birdwatching. Fishermen can take part in angling for the ferocious tigerfish and the bream. By night, dancers can give performances that show the culture of another world. There are also opportunities for sunset cruises, water skiing and canoe trips.

Hakusembe River Lodge lies right on the banks of the river, in a garden, under shady trees. In addition to the ten bungalows, a special memory can be found in a stay in the floating chalet, moored to the  bank of the Kavango. For the newly married, there is a particularly romantic honeymoon suite. But the point where Hakusembe really stands out is in the excellent reviews of its food, from travellers around the world.