Caprivi

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The Caprivi, commonly called Caprivi Strip is a long, skinny panhandle extending north-east from Namibia, separating Angola (to the north), Botswana (to the south), and ending near the south-western corner of Zambia.

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Cities

Katima Mulilo

More Destinations

Bwabwata National Park GPS , — the largest of the region's parks
Mudumu National Park GPS ,
Nkasa Lupala National Park GPS ,(ex Mamili) — a swampland region that is not particularly well-known

Caprivi Halal Travel Guide

The Caprivi Strip was negotiated from Great Britain in 1890 for the (German) colony of (German) South-west Africa (Namibia) in order to have a river connection to the (German) colony of Tanganyika|Tanganyka. The connection proved unsuccessful, due to the Victoria Falls.

There was a conflict in Caprivi in 1999, but it lasted only a few days, and the strip has been peaceful since then.

It is a tropical, wet stretch of land, known for its typical round huts along the street.

Local Language in Caprivi

You will mostly hear the local residents speaking their local language. English is almost the only foreign language spoken. Other local Namibian languages such as (German) and Afrikaans are not spoken or understood by the local residents.

How to travel to Caprivi

By air

There are some small landing strips in the far part of the strip, but otherwise the best way in is by road.

By road

The main way in would be via the B8 through the Bwabwata National Park (composed by ex "Caprivi Game Park" and ex "Mahango Game Reserve"). The B8 can be visited from Rundu and the D3400, or the D3309.

Take a bus to Caprivi

There are shuttle vanes which go from Katima Mulilo to Windhoek, 1227 km; there is also an Intercape Mainliner bus.

By boat

There are a few river crossings into Angola, Zambia, and Botswana, but be aware that these can close at any given time.

Get Around

What to see in Caprivi

Chobe_River - Chobe River

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Caprivi

The Caprivi is a game-rich area and includes three wonderful national parks which are still somewhat under-utilized in comparison to the parks in neighboring Botswana.

Take a game drive, camping trip or boat cruise in any of the parks.

For additional on the parks and downloadable brochures go here:

Halal Restaurants & Food in Caprivi

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Ramadan in Caprivi

Ramadan 2025 in Caprivi

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels in Caprivi

Mashi River Safaris, Kwando river

Nkasa Lupala Tented Lodge | Sangwali/Mamili NP S18 19.766 E23 40.324

Stay Safe

Getting around in the Caprivi is an experience not to be missed. However, don't regard any warnings as a joke. Be extra cautious and careful for the black mamba and other deadly snakes, elephants, hippos and crocodiles. Many die by snake bites, crocodiles and hippos, but mostly by snake bites. Specially and the black mamba the Mozambique spitting cobra are more common in this region than you may think. They strike rapidly and death is almost instant. Be extra careful, even when in the premises of a lodge, or even in your room or dining area.

News & References Caprivi

More Muslim friendly Destinations from Caprivi

In the south lies Botswana and its natural wonders and the Okavango Delta and the Chobe National Park.
The Victoria Falls are not far away from the eastern border of Namibia|Namibia's Caprivi Strip.
Further west is the Etosha National Park