Namushasha River Lodge

There are 22 twin rooms at the lodge, each closely situated to the river bank. Most rooms have a view on to the river and each room has twin beds, mosquito nets and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. Each room has its own porch. For family rooms, request the interleading rooms. Facilities include air conditioning, a hairdryer, heater, fan, tea/ coffee facilities, a mosquito net and a safety deposit box. Hot and cold water is also available.

There are three family rooms available at the lodge and each is an open plan room and has 4 single beds and an en-suite bathroom. Facilities include air conditioning, a hairdryer, heater, fan, tea/ coffee facilities, a mosquito net and a safety deposit box. Hot and cold water is also available.

Depending on the amount of guests at the lodge will determine the type of menu on offer. Dinner is either a set menu but when there are larger numbers in the camp, a buffet is usually more common. The property also has its own bar and outdoor dining area.

An approximate 3-hour long game drive into the Bwabwata National Park is available, both in the morning as well as the afternoon. This activity is guided for complete safety and the park entrance fees, a short boat transfer, snacks and refreshments are all included.

Experience an unforgettable boat trip on the Kwando River. Refreshments and light snacks are included.

History was made on the banks of the Kwando River in 2014 when the Gondwana Collection and Mashi community members opened the Namushasha Heritage Centre in a private sector-conservancy collaboration, celebrating the rich cultural diversity of the eastern Zambezi Region. For visits at the Namushasha Heritage Centre please enquire at the lodge reception.

Join a guided fishing trip and catch species such as catfish, tilapia, nembwe and tiger fish. Boat and basic tackle and bait are included. A fishing licence can be obtained from the Lodge but is not included in the rate. Lost lure at N$60 per lure, drinks on own account.

We will gladly submit a detailed offer for a tailor-made fishing excursion.

The lodge is proud to be a part of initiatives that conserve the cultural heritage in the Eastern Caprivi region and strives to educate guests on the heritage and culture of the area when staying here.

In 2014 Namushasha Lodge worked closely with the local community to help open the Namushasha Heritage Centre to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of the Mashi community members in Eastern Zambezi. Built in an eco-friendly manner, the centre aims to build respect for both the land as well as the local culture, teaching tourists how to act responsibly during their stay in the area. The centre also provides local communities with a stable income and empowers them to manage their resources whilst simultaneously encouraging them to conserve their culture.

Guests are encouraged to get involved in activities that include traditional dancing and making arts and crafts. With culture being one of the main attractions within the area, the lodge hopes that the activities on offer increase respect for the local culture.

The Gondwana Care Trust is on a mission to donate food, clothing, bedding and educational resources to those in need as well as support environmental causes. The trust assists with building projects for local schools and welcomes students into their lodges free of charge.

Gondwana’s curio shops and online store supports income-generating partner projects that aids artists, entrepreneurs, women associations and charities that create local products from recycled goods. This aids in their income as well as expands their market. Partner projects include ‘Desert Secrets’, an all-natural company for sale in the lodges, ‘Little Bugs’, an income-generating community project for woman that provides education to children, ‘The Iyaloo Sewing Project’, a supplier of many of the lodge’s interior design and ‘The Mammadu Trust’, a charity providing education and meals to disadvantaged children in Katutura.

The lodge has been built as to ensure it does not interfere with the natural environment. The chalets are designed to blend into their natural habitat and not be an obstruction to the land. The Namushasha Heritage Centre was also built in an incredibly eco-friendly manner. Grass and reeds have been used within the process.

The lodge is a part of the Gondwana Collection and this group know just how important it is to protect the natural land. A group of businessmen sharing a passion for conservation set out to purchase a piece of land that bordered the eastern section of the Fish River Canyon. Noticing that intensive farming practices were not sustainable, their goal became to restore the wildlife and vegetation whilst nurturing the land. Over the years this vision has matured and more land has been acquired with goals to preserve it. Naturally occurring animals of the area have gradually been reintroduced and the land is monitored by qualified rangers and gamekeepers to ensure their safety.

All of the fences inside Gondwana National Park have been removed to allow for the animals to naturally migrate. As migration is a natural and vital survival mechanism if game animals, the national park was also expanded to allow for this to take place.