At the eastern end of Namibia's Caprivi Strip, two houseboats cruise the Zambezi and Chobe Rivers. A few nights on one of these is a fantastic way to experience the birds, animals and scenery of this lush corner of Namibia.
The Ichobezi Moli houseboat is 18 metres long and has four large twin cabins. Each cabin has a large sliding window that gives you a fantastic view of the changing river scenery as the houseboat glides by. The cabins have comfortable twin beds, storage space and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and hand basin.
Part of the Ichobezi Moli's top deck has a lounge and bar area with comfortable seating and a shade cover. The other part is open to the sky and it is here that guests can enjoy delicious meals prepared by the houseboat's chef. There is also a small plunge pool on the top deck – the perfect place for a cooling dip whilst enjoying the passing scenery.
The Ichobezi Mukwae houseboat is newer than the Moli but built to almost the same specifications. Although similar to its sister houseboat, the Ichobezi Mukwae's front cabin has the added attraction of its own private balcony. The Mukwae also has an added sun deck above the main top deck that gives even great leverage from where guests can experience this lush wetland.
Each houseboat has dedicated tender boats. These are small motor boats that accompany the houseboats on their travels. A tender boat allows guests the freedom to partake in any excursions or activities best done away from the main houseboat.
Both the Ichobezi Moli and Ichobezi Mukwae houseboats provide a memorable way to explore this lush river landscape. Whilst sailing on the Chobe River the houseboat's top decks provide an ideal platform from which to view the abundant wildlife of the Chobe National Park. Other activities offered include fishing on the Zambezi River renowned for its sizeable tiger fish and bream, sunset cruises and birding trips in the tender boats, and visits to some of the local fishing communities in the area.
Ichobezi Houseboats review
Picked up at the jetty at Garden Lodge spot on time and taken to Namibian immigration on Impalila Island before joining the boat. A very slick transfer. For our first night we shared the boat with a S...
Ichobezi Houseboats review
Really great crew on the boat. Actually it would have been nice if they could join the guests more often, but probably that was too difficult to combine with all the work on the boat.
The boat cov...
Ichobezi Houseboats review
Ernest, the houseboat manager, spent an entire day with us on the river in the smaller boat. It was wonderful. We sat watching elephants up close for hours, just quietly. Magical. We also watched ...
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