Ichingo Lodge- Zambezi river
Located where the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers meet to form Impalila Island,
Ichingo Lodge offers luxury tented lodge.
# Accommodating a max of eighteen people
# at the junction where Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana
at the end of Impalila Island
# The nearest town is Kasane bordering Chobe national park and the
Victoria Falls are only some 80km downstream
# This secluded and private, owner managed lodge, offers an African
safari at it's finest.
#Moli and Mukwae houseboats are moored at the lodge - at the same rates
Accommodation
 9 x twin bedded large Meru
tents, with
own private balcony overlooking the Chobe River as well as comfortable en-suite bathrooms
The tents are large and walk in.
Tents are twin bedded with cupboards, tables, electric lights.
Main Lodge buildings - Built to blend in with the scenery, the relaxing lounge area, welcoming bar and separate open-air dining room all combine to provide maximum comfort from where to decide on your days activities
Swimming pool and deck - nestled on the edge of the Chobe River and allows you to relax in an environment that is truly distinctive.
Activities
- Excursions by Mekoro (dugout canoe) into the small islands in the
Chobe River
- Guided walks on the island are stimulating offering varied ecology.
- Visit to the villages offer an insight into traditional African
life
- view the meeting place of the 4 countries from atop an ancient baobab
tree
- Game viewing by boat into the Chobe National Park is the ideal
way to view huge herds of elephants as well as varied other species
of game as they make their way down to drink at the river
- Day trips with a picnic lunch in the bush can be arranged into
the Chobe National
Park where a picnic lunch in the bush
- White water canoeing in the rapids is an exhilarating experience
- Bird watching is a year round pleasure with over 400 recorded species
and a combination of waterbirds and good dry land birds on the island.
- Day trips to the Victoria Falls are popular as the road journey
is only one and a half hours (at extra cost)
Fishing for Tigerfish and Bream in
both the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers.
There is access to over 100 kilometers of rivers in what is the premier
Tiger fishing water in Africa. High quality tackle is available for
guest use.
Here the Chobe is fast-flowing and studded with tiny islands.
This is an excellent area for tiger and yellow-belly bream.
ICHINGO specialises in light-tackle and fly-fishing and is particularly
reknown for the quality of its guides.
Boats are open, five-metre outboard craft, or inflatables - good for
landing Tigerfish, especially when fly-fishing.
Getting There
From Johannesburg International airport, either fly to Kasane direct
(Tues/Thurs/Sun) or fly to Victoria Falls with road transfer to Kasane.
The border post between Kasane and the island (Namibia) closes at 16:30.
Visitors are advised to catch the early flights out of JHB, arriving
in Vic Falls about 13:30 and in Kasane about 15:30
Caprivi
Strip Map
Regional
Map
TRANSFERS
Transfers from Kasane Immigration office to Impalila Island and return
are included in the rates.
The following transfers can be arrange with independant operators (Minimum
2 people):
Victoria Falls to Kasane Immigration Office US$ 50.00 per person
Victoria Falls airport to Kasane Immigration Office US$ 50.00 per person
Kasane Airport to Kasane Immigration Office US$ 9.00 per person
Katima Mulilo (Mpacha) to Kasane Immigration Office US$ 80.00 per person
Return journeys are the same cost.
VICTORIA FALLS DAY TRIP
08.00 hrs until 15.30 hrs US$ 90 per person
Rates
on a All Inclusive basis - 2008
US$250 | €160 | ZA Rand's1968 per person per night sharing
Single US$350
Children (under 12) US$180 . Pilots & guides: ZAR500
+ VAT
Included
all inclusive of transfers to and from Kasane, all meals activities
such as fishing and game viewing by boat, guided walks on the
island, makoro trips, as well as house wines, soft drinks, beer
and laundry.
Excluded are day trips off the Island eg. trips
to Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park by vehicle.
The Lodge collects you by boat from the Kasane Immigration Office
for the short ride across the river to Impalila Island.
Transfers
- from Victoria falls airport to Kasane - US$40 per person one
way
- from Kasane town US$35
- US$5 for the transfer from Kasane airport to Kasane harbour
where Ichingo collect guests |
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