The Caprivi Strip (now called the Zambezi region) in Namibia is a strip of land dividing northern Botswana from Angola and Zambia. This area has a fascinating history dating back to 1890 when it was annexed into what was then German South-West Africa as part of a treaty with the UK. As a result of its geographical location the Caprivi has played an important role in various military operations over the years, although now the area is best known for its tourism potential.
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 (east), the Kavango (west) and the Kwando (centre). These rivers provide habitat for a variety of wildlife
although in the east the increase in agriculture has resulted in conflict with wildlife, not least because of the elephant population.
Bwabwata National Park, the largest National Park in the Caprivi, stretches from the Kavango River in the west to the Kwando River 180km to the east. This is the most
accessible of the 3 game reserves in the area.
