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    Susuwe Island Lodge

    Luxury Lodge · Zambezi State Forest, Namibia

    Luxury
    PlnrScore 57
    Best time
    May, Jun, Sep
    Health
    Low malaria risk

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    A luxurious and intimate lodge nestled on an island in the Kwando River, within Bwabwata National Park. Susuwe offers exceptional game viewing by boat, vehicle, and guided walks, set in a tranquil environment abundant with birdlife and large game.

    Why stay at Susuwe Island Lodge

    • Intimate: only 8 rooms
    • 37 mammal species recorded nearby
    • Night drives offered

    Rooms & inclusions

    Rooms

    8 (up to 16 guests)

    Night drives

    Offered

    Children

    Welcome

    Pool / spa

    Yes

    WiFi

    Available

    Eco credentials

    Part of Gondwana's eco-tourism initiatives, focus on conservation and sustainable practices.

    Dietary options
    Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options available

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    612

    Species

    37

    Mammals

    200

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Lechwe75 sightings
    • Impala58 sightings
    • Common Hippopotamus56 sightings
    • White-fronted Bee-eater49 sightings
    • African Savanna Elephant47 sightings
    • Little Bee-eater43 sightings
    • Nile Crocodile40 sightings
    • Chacma Baboon39 sightings
    • Pied Kingfisher36 sightings
    • African Fish-Eagle35 sightings

    Best time to stay at Susuwe Island Lodge

    Best months:
    May
    June
    September
    Jan
    Fair23°C219mm
    Feb
    Good24°C105mm
    Mar
    Great24°C68mm
    Apr
    Excellent23°C9mm
    May
    Excellent21°C0mm
    Jun
    Excellent19°C0mm
    Jul
    Excellent18°C0mm
    Aug
    Excellent22°C3mm
    Sep
    Excellent26°C0mm
    Oct
    Excellent29°C4mm
    Nov
    Great27°C43mm
    Dec
    Good25°C120mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA)

    34 km from the park

    International airport

    Kasane International Airport (BBK)

    139 km from the park

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    Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo