Kazile Island Lodge

Kazile Island Lodge is situated on a private island on the banks of the Kwando River, within the heart of KAZA (Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation area), the largest conservation area in the world. Kazile Island is a special paradise that can only be reached by boat.

Here, herds of buffalo and elephant traverse the wet Zambezi landscape. Sitatunga, an elusive aquatic antelope, are often spotted along the floodplains and marshes. Fall in love with this enigmatic corner of Namibia as the sun rises over the tree canopies. Enjoy the sounds of birds chirping from your tented room, explore the waterways and absorb the ambience of this beautiful wilderness.

The Lodge offers thirteen Meru tents nestled within a Mangosteen Forest. The tents overlook the Kwando River as well as the expansive floodplains between the Island and the famous Horseshoe Bend. Tents comprise two three-quarter beds, Mosquito nets surround the bed, Showers only and Private wooden decks overlooking the Kwando River or vast floodplains beyond.

Our unquenchable desire to create the most authentic African experiences takes you drifting down the unspoilt Kwando River. Explore the fauna and flora up close and personal on a bushwalk or a game drive with experienced guides. The famous Horseshoe Lagoon is the ideal spot for a sundowner after a riveting game drive. Soak up the breathtaking sunsets together with hippos and large herds of elephants silhouetted in purple hues over the water.