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Consultant's map ![]() Divava Okavango Lodge falls in the malaria area. See basic Malaria precautions and guidelines Consultant's folder Click on the title to show or hide the information. * Build in the shade of large tree and overlooking the Okavango River * Close to 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 and river cruises * Spa * Overlooks the Okavango 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 * 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 20 twin guest chalets 8 guide rooms (not the same standard as guest rooms) All chalets have a thatched roof and wooden floor and overlook the Okavango River * En suite bathroom with toilet, twin basins and a bath * Outdoor shower overlooking the river * Personal outward-looking balcony * Mosquito nets * Air-conditioning with heating * Room safe * Mini-bar * Hair dryer * Room service: 06h00 – 22h00 * Laundry facilities available on request Note: although there are no specific family chalets, childrens' beds can be placed in the chalet, subject to the children's policy. Central thatch roofed complex with * Reception * Indoor and outdoor dining area with separate tables * Bar and lounge area * Wine Cellar * Swimming Pool * Curios on sale * Spa Spa Facilities * Sauna * Steamroom with view over the river * Round, semi-open treatment rooms with view over the river Treatments offered include * Relaxation aroma massage * Deep tissue massage * Hot stone therapy * Thai massage * Massage & foot bath * Salt & oil massage * Mud or salt wraps * Algae wrap * Salt bath * Aroma bath Vehicle Based Activities * Guided game drives into the Mahango Game Park Boat Cruises * Game viewing to Popa Falls * Sundowner cruises on the Okavango River * Bird watching Beauty & Wellness treatments For details see Spa Divava Okavango Game Lodge uses * Private game viewing vehicles * 3 x 15 seater river cruise boats * Nouvelle Cuisine Namibienne – fusion of European and Namibian influences, but no ‘unusual’ ingredients * Breakfast buffet and English breakfast * Light lunches * Five course set menu dinner * Breakfast and lunch packs on request * Special dietary requirements on advance request * Kosher and halaal available * Room service: 06h00 – 22h00 NO CELLPHONE COVERAGE AT LODGE For details see the Mobile coverage map. Reservations & Marketing Leading Lodges of Africa Tel +264 - (0)61 - 375 300 Fax +264 - (0)61 - 375 333 Reservations e-mail res@leadinglodges.com Marketing e-mail marketing@leadinglodges.com At Lodge Tel +264 - (0)66 - 259 005 Fax +264 - (0)66 - 259 026 Website http://leadinglodges.com/divava.htm * English * German * Afrikaans * Visa * Mastercard * Diners Club * Amex Social Responsibility Leading Lodges of Africa, supports CLaSH, the Association for Children with Language, Hearing and Speech Impediments in Namibia. Find out more, here>> * During the dry season, Divava Okavango 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 Divava Okavango Lodge is approx. 212 km * From Rundu drive east on the B8 to Bagani (approx. 205 km) * At Bagani turn right into the C48 and drive to the Divava turn off (approx. 6 km) * Follow the Divava Road to the Lodge (approx. 1 km) The B8 is tar road. The rest of the trip is gravel road En-route attractions: The C48 goes past the entrance to Popa Falls. Khaudum National Park (Khaudum Camp) Khaudum Camp to Divava Okavango Lodge is approx. 142 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 left into the C48 and drive to the Divava turn off (approx. 6 km) * Follow the Divava Road to the Lodge (approx. 1 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 Divava Okavango Lodge is approx. 344 km * From Katima drive west on the B8 to Bagani (approx. 337 km) * At Bagani turn left into the C48 and drive to the Divava turn off (approx. 6 km) * Follow the Divava Road to the Lodge (approx. 1 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 Divava Okavango Lodge is approx. 449 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 left into the C48 and drive to the Divava turn off (approx. 6 km) * Follow the Divava Road to the Lodge (approx. 1 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. Divava Okavango 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 Information provided by Red Sky Ventures * Transfers to and from Bagani Airstrip. * Check in: 14h00 * Check out: 10h00
* DBB rates includes Dinner, Bed and Breakfast only * Full Board (FB) is on lunch, dinner, bed and breakfast basis and includes:
* Rates subject to change unless bookings confirmed. * Provisional bookings held until confirmation requested by other parties
* 30 days prior: 10% * 30 – 21 days prior: 20% * 20 – 7 days prior: 50% * 7 and less prior: 100% * Children under 3 years, sharing with 2 adults: Free * Children 4 years to 11 years sharing with 2 adults: discounted rate * Children 12 years and older sharing with 2 adults: Full adult rate * Babysitting services available Read the guidelines on child safety * 1 – 9 guests: One guide per group discounted rate * 10 + guests: 1 guide free and 1 guide at discounted rate * Above includes pilots and drivers. Surrounded by tall trees, with a view over the Okavango River, Divava Okavango Lodge offers the opportunity to see elephants, hippos and antelope and bird species not easily seen elsewhere.
Surrounded by tall trees, with a view over the Okavango River, Divava Okavango Lodge and Spa is known as ‘Paradishi Ghomumbiru’, the little paradise. From the viewing deck or on one of Divava’s river cruisers, travellers may see hippos. Upriver, the Popa Falls rapids provide excellent photo opportunities for explorers. And down the road, the Mahango Game Park gives travellers a great opportunity to see elephants, buffalo, birds and antelope species not easily seen elsewhere.
Surrounded by tall trees, with a view over the Okavango River, Divava Okavango Lodge and Spa is known by the locals as ‘Paradishi Ghomumbiru’, the little paradise. From the viewing deck overlooking the river or on one of Divava’s river cruisers, travellers may see a hippo emerging from the water. A few hundred meters upriver, the Popa Falls rapids provide excellent photo opportunities for explorers. And just 14 kilometers down the road, the Mahango Game Park gives travellers a great opportunity to see elephants, buffalo, birds and antelope species not easily seen elsewhere, including sable and roan antelope, tsessebe, lechwe, bush buck and reed buck. As an adventurous day draws to a close, travellers can relax and tell their stories over a fine meal. For some, spa treatments will rejuvenate their souls. Others will find a moment of tranquility on the private balcony of a luxurious chalet overlooking the Okavango. |
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