Impalila Island Lodge

Impalila Island lies in Namibia, at the delta formed at the confluence of the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers near Kasane, and is reached by a short trip from Kasane via boat or by charter flight from Livingstone or Victoria Falls.   

Impalila Island is a water based lodge, and activities principally center on things that can be done by boat, Including  fishing, mekoro trips and Chobe gameviewing by boat.  In addition, fine walks are available, including bird walks, and walks to visit the local village.  

The lodge itself is built around a large ancient baobab tree, which forms the focus for the dining and lounge area.  The public areas are tastefully and colorfully decorated with sculptures and painting of local wildlife.

Food is superb and internationally inspired.  Service is relaxed and friendly, and activities are organized to suit your schedule - even at the spur of the moment.

The chalets are set along the bank of a set of rapids running down from the main water access to the lodge.

Each chalet has its own balcony overlooking the water.

The variety of wildlife easily seen during a few hour boat-safari is stunning.  This part of Chobe is famous for large herds of elephant which can be seen coming down ot the river to drink - and to play.  They  walk right into the river and play about like children in a swimming pool, submerging completely except for their trunks that they will use to breath.  They will push and shove and climb over each other and spray each other with water.

Buffalo are also seen here in abundance, and the location is infested with pods of hippo, as well as a great variety of antelope, such as phuku, kudu, red lechwe and waterbuck.