The service centre of the Caprivi region is the small town of Katima Mulilo (its Regional capital) at the eastern tip. Katima lies directly on the banks of the Zambezi River and offers some attractive lodges at the river. It also has an airport, a hospital, some petrol stations, grocery stores and a street market with arts & crafts, traditional baskets woven from grass, wood carvings, jewellery and clothes.

There is a border post to Zambia in Katima, which due to the new Zambezi Bridge at Wanella, has become more and more attractive for tourists. If you are heading for Botswana or Zimbabwe, follow the B8 to Ngoma Bridge.

Things you might consider Doing:

• Popa Falls and Game Park
• Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and Chobe National Park in Botswana are easily accessible from this area.
• The Zambezi River
• Arts & Crafts Street Markets

Weather

The Caprivi belongs to the tropical climate zone and receives high rainfalls during the rainy season (December to March). This, together with the high temperatures, results in a high humidity factor. Malaria prophylactic is strongly recommended for the Caprivi.

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Language (s)

English
Local Dialect: Lozi

Population
25027

Currency
Namibian Dollar (NAD)

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Local Contact Information

Address
Hage Geingob Street, Katima Mulilo

Passenger Services Katima Mulilo (MPA)
Hage Geingob Street, Opposite Pep Store
Tel: +264-66-253 191/250 204
Fax: +264-66-252191
Email: Katima.reservations@airnamibia.aero

Baggage Claims
Tel. +264 61 299 6163
Fax. +264 61 299 6198
E-mail: baggageclaims@airnamibia.aero

Lost and Found
Tel. +264 61 299 6099 / 6100
Fax. +264 61 299 6626
E-mail: lostfound.wdh@airnamibia.aero