* Built in a lush, green garden under large acacia trees and overlooking the Okavango River
* Close to the Mahango Game Park, Bwabwata National Park, Popa Falls and Botswana.
* Game rich area including Hippos, elephants, Cape buffalo and crocodiles.
* Antelopes only found in the north west of Namibia such as reed buck, red lechwe, tsessebe, roan and Sable antelope, plus slender possibility of seeing Sitatunga
* Excellent bird watching in three habitats: river, flood plains and dry woodlands.
* Game drives, river cruises, tiger fishing and day visit to Tsodilo Hills in Botswana.

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

Day visits
* Popa Falls
* Mahango Game Park
* Bwabwata National Park

Onward Travel
* Katima Mulilo
* Mamili National Park
* Mudumu National Park
* Impalila Island
* Khaudum National Park
* Rundu
* Botswana

9 x guest tents consisting of:
7 x twin tents
1 x Family tent (sleeping 3 persons)
1 x Floating tent
2 x guide accommodation (not the same standard as guest rooms)

All tents overlook the Okavango River and have
* En suite bathroom with toilet & basin (8 with shower, 1 with bath)
* Personal outward-looking balcony
* Mosquito nets
* Laundry facilities available on request

Ndhovu Lodge has 1 exclusive campsites:
* Own dedicated ablution block with toilet, shower and basin
* Braai drum with grid
* Electrical supply
* Maximum 10 people
* Campers can make full use of lodge facilities and can participate in activities.

Note: As Ndhovu Lodge only has one exclusive campsite, advance booking is recommended.

The thatched lapa opens onto the river
* Dining area with single long table
* Lounge
* Bar
* Curios on sale
* A sun deck above the water with a panoramic view of the river.
* Swimming pool

Vehicle Based Activities
* AM & PM guided game drives into the Mahango Game Park. Duration approx. 3 hrs.
* Guided game drive into the Bwabwata National Park. Duration approx. 5 to 6 hrs
* Full day guided excursion to Tsodilo Hills in Botswana

Boat Cruises
* AM & PM boat cruises on the Okavango River
* Sundowner cruises on the Okavango River
* Tiger Fishing

Ndhovu Lodge uses the following vehicles and boats:
Vehicles
1 x 10 seater game drive Landruiser
1 x 7 seater double cab Landruiser
Boats
1 x 10 seater boat
1 x 14 seater boat
1 x 3 seater used mainly for fishing trips

* Namibian / South African style food, no ‘unusual’ ingredients
* Breakfast buffet and English breakfast
* Lunch (advance booking required)

• Light lunch with cold dishes
• Warm lunch - 1 course
  

* Dinner - 3 course set menu dinner
* Meals are eaten together at one table
* Breakfast and lunch packs on request
* Special dietary requirements on advance request

LIMITED CELLPHONE COVERAGE AT LODGE RECEPTION
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 Ndhovu Safari Lodge
Tel: +264 - (0)66 - 259 901
Fax: +264 - (0)66 - 259 153

Website http://www.ndhovu.com

* English
* German
* Afrikaans

* Visa
* Mastercard

* During the dry season, Ndhovu Safari Lodge can be reached in a small 2 X 4 sedan.
* If onward travel is on gravel roads a 4x4 may be required in the rainy season.
* If visiting the Mahango Game Park a 4x4 is recommended.

* Katima Mulilo
* Mamili National Park
* Mudumu National Park
* Impalila Island
* Khaudum National Park
* Rundu
* Botswana

Rundu
Rundu to Ndhovu Safari Lodge is approx. 225 km
* From Rundu drive east on the B8 to Bagani (approx. 205 km).
* At Bagani turn right into the C48 and drive to the Ndhovu sign (approx. 20 km).
The B8 is tar road. The rest of the trip is on gravel road.
En-route attractions:  The C48 goes past the entrance to Popa Falls.

Khaudum National Park (Khaudum Camp)
Khaudum Camp to Ndhovu Safari Lodge is approx. 155 km
* From Khaudum Camp drive north to the B8 turn-off (approx. 55 km).
* Turn right into the B8 and drive to Bagani (approx. 80 km).
* At Bagani turn right into the C48 and drive to the Ndhovu sign (approx. 20 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.

Katima Mulilo
Katima Mulili to Ndhovu Safari Lodge is approx. 357 km
* From Katima drive west on the B8 to Bagani (approx. 337 km).
* At Bagani turn right into the C48 and drive to the Ndhovu sign (approx. 20 km).
The B8 is tar road. The rest of the trip is gravel road.
En-route attractions: The B8 goes through the Bwabwata National Park. The C48 goes past the entrance to Popa Falls.

Katima Mulilo via Mudumu National Park
Katima Mulilo via Mudumu to Ndhovu Safari Lodge is approx. 462 km
* From Katima drive west on the B8 to the C49 turn-off (approx. 8 km).
* Turn left into the C49 and drive through the Mudumu National Park back to the B8 at Kongola, (approx. 187 km).
* At Kongola turn left into the B8 and drive to Bagani (approx. 247 km).
* At Bagani turn right into the C48 and drive to the Ndhovu sign (approx. 20 km).
The B8 is tar road. The rest of the trip is gravel road.
En-route attractions: The C49 leads through the Mundumu National Park, the B8 goes through the Bwabwata National Park and the C48 goes past the entrance to Popa Falls.
Note: Check the road condition of the C49 during rainy season.

Ndhovu Safari Lodge uses the Bagani Airstrip

Bagani Airstrip (FYBG)
South: 18 degrees 07’ 06”
East: 21 degrees 37’ 47"
Elevation: 3,000 feet
Length: 900 meter
Width: 25 meter
Surface: Gravel
Direction: 08/26

Ndhovu Safari Lodge offers at an additional cost
* Transfers to / from Bagani Airstrip
* Transfers to / from Shakaw Airstrip in Botswana

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

01.11.2009 to 31.10.2010
Luxury Tent DBB			Floating Tent DBB
Single pp	N$ 1,325		Single pp	N$ 1,525
Double pp	N$ 965		Double pp	N$ 1,065

DBB is on Dinner, Bed & Breakfast basis only
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 accommodation e.g. tent, floating tent or camping.

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.

* 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 are charged 50% of rack rates, providing they share with their parents
* Children under the age of 12 requiring their own tent 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.

As Ndhovu Lodge is in a wildlife area and game often comes close to the lodge, children should be under the care of a parent/guardian at all times. Read the guidelines on child safety

* 1 to 7 full paying guests: 1 tour guide / pilot: discounted guide rates
* 8 or more full paying guests: 2 tour guides / pilots: discounted guide rates

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.

Ndhovu Safari Lodge, near Popa Falls and Mahango Game Park offers excellent views of the Okavango River, and trips to the ancient Tsodilo Hills World Heritage Site in nearby Botswana.

Ndhovu Safari Lodge, near Popa Falls and Mahango Game Park offers excellent views of the Okavango River, and trips to the ancient Tsodilo Hills World Heritage Site in nearby Botswana.

The area is rich in antelope species, such as the sable and sitatunga. Hippos, elephants and crocodiles may also be seen. Travellers can visit nearby Mahango or Popa Falls. A day trip to Tsodilo Hills reveals the site of a prehistoric settlement and rock art.

Ndhovu Safari Lodge, near Popa Falls and Mahango Game Park offers excellent views of the Okavango River, and trips to the ancient Tsodilo Hills World Heritage Site in nearby Botswana.

The area is rich in antelope species, such as the sable and sitatunga. Hippos, elephants and crocodiles may also be seen. Travellers can visit nearby Mahango or Popa Falls. A day trip to Tsodilo Hills reveals the site of a prehistoric settlement and rock art.

Built in a shady garden, Ndhovu Safari Lodge shows off the best of the river. Seven comfortably large permanent tents and one floating tent welcome travellers home after the day's adventures, on guided game drives, travelling upriver to view game on the banks of the Okavango or catching tiger fish. The central facility is an excellent point from which to watch the many bird species, or to relax as the sun rises and sets over the river.