Hippo Lodge Urban Camp is looking for new owners!
Exceptional Investment Opportunity on the Zambezi River
Prime Location
Hippo Lodge Urban Camp is located right on the Zambezi River in Katima Mulilo, in the heart of the KAZA Park, one of the largest transboundary conservation areas in the world, famous for it's spectacular wildlife
Formerly known as Caprivi Strip, the Zambezi Region is a verdant paradise in the north east corner of Namibia.
Although used by a large number of tourists as a transit route to or from Victoria Falls or Chobe National Park, the Zambezi Region is a wonderful destination in its own right. The region is roughly divided by three rivers – the Zambezi, the Chobe and the Kwando These rivers provide habitat for a variety of wildlife in the famous National Parks like Chobe National Park, Mudumu, Nkasa Rupara or Bwabwata.
Katima Mulilo serves as the central hub for tourism in the Zambezi Region and neighbouring countries, connecting through Katima Mulilo's Mpacha Airport or the main transit routes.
From Hippo Lodge Urban Camp, the border to Zambia is only 3 km away and in a 40 min drive tourists reach the border to Botswana.
All tourists pass through this town, making it ideal for tourism purposes.
Hippo Lodge Urban Camp is located right on the Zambezi River in the centre of Katima Mulilo.
The location is quiet yet close to the town centre, making it ideal for tourism purposes. The beautiful tree coverage on the property creates a natural and relaxing atmosphere.
The adjacent nature reserve guarantees unrestricted and unobstructed access to the river and offers a retreat for many bird species as well as for the resident hippos.
Property Description
On this spacious property, with an area of 1,858 m², we have built a setup for tourism purpose. The development is close to completion and will be finished in June 2025.
The site plan illustrates the layout of the bungalows, the bar, the manager’s residence, and other facilities on the property. The thoughtful arrangement of the buildings and landscaped areas ensures a harmonious integration with the surroundings, maximizing comfort for guests.
The adjacent Erf 2.093 m² also belongs to us and is available to buy or rent.
We are currently building 12 camp sites and parking spaces for guests. Completion is planned for July 2025, when Hippo Lodge Urban Camp will be fully operational.
This erf is not included in the valuation.
What's included?
• 10 Bungalows
8 Bungalows with a size of 24 m²
2 Bungalows with a size of 32 m²
• Restaurant & Bar
fully equipped
with store room
• Owner’s Residence
with office, living room, kitchen, bathroom, toilet, shower, bedroom, wooden cabin
• Workshop
fully equipped
• Storeroom
• Toolroom
• Ablution Buildings
Toilet House with 4 toilets
Shower House with 4 showers and 4 cabins with washbasin
• Aluminium Boat
40hp Mercury 4stroke outboard engine
Trailer
• Boundary wall
with main gate
and pedestrian gate to adjacent erf
• 12 Camp Sites (available to buy or rent)
• Inventory included (complete inventory list is available)
The property was inspected and valued by an expert in April 2025. The valuation report is available for serious interested parties
Ownership
Both properties are owned by us, and the title deeds are in place, ensuring a smooth transfer process.
The plots are located in the urban area of Katima Mulilo, so foreigners can also buy them without any problems.
A waiver, as required for farmland or communal land, is not necessary.
The reason why we want to sell is because we realize that we are too old and unfortunately no longer in good health.
Price
The value of the property is 6.6 Mio N$ incl. inventory (negotiable)