Army combatants and namibian security forces in caprivi, an enclave in namibia, is a minor conflict, even though at least people. A onemonth state of emergency is declared in the caprivi strip after a rebellion by the caprivi liberation army. This page provides a complete overview of caprivi, namibia region maps. Not been to subsaharan africa before but lots of exerience of asia. It also doesn t mean that we don t know the history of our motherland. Around the world in 80 books share book recommendations. The caprivi strip features in our specific caprivi selfdrive trip and also the namibia, chobe and victoria falls selfdrive holiday. The zambezi region, until 20 known as the caprivi region, is one of the 14 regions of namibia, located in the extreme northeast of the country. Book namibia accommodation direct and save on holidays.
Camp kwando is a comfortable camp set next to the kwando river at the caprivi strip. Zambezi region previously caprivi namibia home facebook. The bird calls outside our tent increase in intensity, doves, fish eagles, and a myriad more voice their welcome to the coming dawn. The town of rundu is the gateway to the caprivi strip, which has a distinctly rural african feel, where livestock roam. Am considering a side trip through the caprivi strip to vic falls. The caprivi is considered to many as namibias garden of eden. Deal directly with establishments and book your accommodation in sossusvlei or your accommodation in etosha with ease on book namibia. If you are looking for road passenger travel to other parts of namibia or neighboring countries enquire now with intercape.
There are regions in namibia, but of these only the zambezi boasts 6 ethnic tribes subia, yeyi, mafwe, san, tortela and mbukushu. The caprivi liberation army was formed in 1994, with the goal of selfrule for caprivi. Bondelswart uprising, 190304 namagerman war, 190309 ovahererogerman war of 190406 south africas proposed neutral stance during world war ii swapos war for the liberation of namibia, 19661989 world war i, 19141918 world war ii, 19391945 secessionist conflict in the caprivi region, 19981999 civil war in angola, 1990s to 2002. Pdf land use practices in caprivis chagnging political. The caprivi conflict was an armed conflict between the namibian government and the caprivi liberation army, a rebel group that waged a brief insurrection in 1999 for the secession of the caprivi strip. Travel news namibia is a highquality glossy namibia travel and lifestyle magazine tasked with promoting namibia to the world. The history of namibia has passed through several distinct stages from being colonised in the late nineteenth century to namibias independence on 21 march 1990. Caprivi not part of namibia ya nangoloh the namibian. Luxury safaris caprivi strip in namibia wayfairer travel.
The people who live in the caprivi, also known as the caprivi strip, still live a life in harmony with the soil, the animals they hunt and the fish they catch. Its width varies from about 20 to 65 miles 32 to 105 km. The caprivi strip is located in the far northern outskirts of namibia, approximately 850km from windhoek international airport via the recently paved transcaprivi highway. Namibia namibia justice delayed is justice denied the caprivi treason trial i. Wars in the history of namibia war of the uukwanyama kingdom against neighbours, around 1810 war of the kololo people against barotseland, around 1820 goman torob. Okavango river, and the position of the southern border of the caprivi strip. The obscure caprivi strip in northern namibia cuts through angola and botswana, making it a narrow strip filled with animals in a remote, unspoiled setting. Its eastern tip is only about 100 m from the borders of zimbabwe. The former caprivi strip does not form part of the territory of namibia, human rights advocate phil ya nangoloh argued from the witness stand in the main caprivi high treason trial yesterday. It is bordered by botswana to the south, and by angola and zambia to the north. This page provides an overview of activities, highlights and sights of the caprivi region. Chronology for east caprivians in namibia refworld. Pdf land use practices in eastern caprivi, namibia.
Namibia has a significant aids problem, with more than 40% of the population infected in some northern areas. Mamili national park is the largest wetland area in namibia that enjoys conservation status and so creating a protected zone for the fauna and flora living in this lush, complex marshland. Caprivi accommodation the caprivi strip is located in the north east of namibia and borders with botswana, angola and zambia. Namibia culture smart the essential guide to customs. Following the war, its administration was taken over by the union of south africa, and the territory was governed under a trusteeship granted in 1920 by the league of nations.
Book your airport transfer in advance when visiting namibia or organise your airport transfer from anywhere in namibia and make sure you arrive on time at the airport for your flight. The armed uprising in the caprivi region in august 1999 was the latest manifestation of a secessionist movement among members of the lozispeaking ethnic groups in namibia which dates back several decades. Caprivi conflict project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Choose from a wide range of region map types and styles. Caprivi houseboat safaris lodge is an exclusive lodge nestled amid a lush green garden on the banks of the zambezi river, a few kilometers east of katima mulilo. The caprivi strip also drew attention as botswana and namibia had a longstanding dispute over the. Mashi river safaris was founded by dan stephens in 2010 in order to enrich what the caprivi has to offer with an idea. Geography the caprivi is a tropical area, with high temperatures and much rainfall during the decembertomarch rainy season, making it the wettest region of namibia.
The battery was dead this afternoon so we called caprivi so they could send someone to jump it. The caprivi makes a fantastic addition to any namibia safari, but perhaps is best suited to those on a return trip or a longer safari. We also offer a selection of smallgroup camping and lodge safaris to namibia, including some that visit the caprivi, through our sister company wild about africa. Far removed from the clash and clamour of suburban life steeped in history, mystery and conflict, the fabled caprivi strip remains one of namibias bestkept secrets. Namibia wipes colonialism off the map world news the guardian. Extending from the northeast corner of namibia like an alien limb, the caprivi strip feels as far removed from the rest of the country as it looks on the map. Police officers accused of torturing suspects after the 1999 separatist rebellion can only be prosecuted once the caprivi high treason case is over.
The caprivi liberation front clf was established in support of selfrule for the caprivi strip in northeastern namibia in february 1994. Points of interest, game parks gem trek publishing on. With riveting stories, firsthand encounters and magnificent photographs showcasing tourism, travel, nature, adventure and conservation, tnn is the ultimate and most comprehensive guide to exploring namibia. Namibias caprivi strip exists because the germans forgot. The caprivi birdlife ranges from the grand fish eagle to the elegant giant kingsfisher and anything in between. The new day is upon us, and it is with sadness we pack to leave this most special place. Books on the people of namibia travel news namibia. He sees the hand of dr savimbi in the caprivi revolt, arguing that it is a move to. Some 300 individuals were arrested for their involvement in the rebellion. Namibia and botswana selfdrive guide books tracks4africa blog.
Namibia blames savimbi for caprivi secessionist rebellion. Lush woodland forests, wetlands, rivers and deltas all form part of this unique and beautiful eco system. Mavunje camp is situated in the caprivi, at the banks of the kwando river. As you leave central namibia and the etosha region you will traverse a triangle of towns, namely grootfontein, tsumeb and otavi, set around the otavi mountains and one of the countrys most important agricultural zones. Caprivi verses namibia in the namibian high court 1 a mess april 25, 2018 caprivi verses namibia in the namibian high court1 a mess acting judge unengu get confused to differentiate the two. Explorers map, namibia, includes caprivi game park. Unita is very unpopular in namibia since it helped south africa fight swapo during the liberation struggle. Flood plains are dotted with broadleafed woodlands and the wildlife is.
Caprivi borders botswana, angola and zambia making the region fairly important geographically and politically. The latter takes in the real variety that namibia has to offer by starting in windhoek and then driving south to sossusvlei, before heading. Tuareg rebellion 19901995 tuareg rebellion 20072009 tuareg rebellion 2012. With 31 listings in caprivi strip, our handy caprivi strip map search and great low prices, its easy to book the perfect holiday accommodation for your caprivi strip visit. Namibias caprivi strip, a 280milelong panhandle, only exists as is because germans thought the zambezi would lead to the indian ocean. It offers decent base to explore the mudumu national park and the mamili national park which is seasonal. The namushasha river lodge, just 24 km south of kongola in the eastern caprivi or zambezi region of namibia, is a luxury bush safari lodge with a 2009 bronze certificate of excellence from the hotel association of namibia under its belt. The british ceded a strip of land which was extruded from the north east corner of namibia to kazungula on the zambezi at on what is now the zambiabotswana border. Zambezi region previously caprivi namibia, katima molilo, caprivi, namibia. The controversial strip part one in this article, we chose to use the word controversial strip in the heading not because we as caprivians do not understand the events taking place in caprivi. Uprising in the caprivi bbc africa reporter caroline hawley looks at the background to the secessionist rebellion in the remote namibian province.
Depart from the lodge on one of our speciallydesigned safari boats for a safari down the zambezi andor chobe rivers. In the far north eastern corner of namibia lays a strip of land rich in cultural and wildlife, scott adams captures the adventure as a small group of travel industry experts explore the land. Aug 17, 2010 caprivi and the darkness explores the most northeastern region of namibia, the caprivi strip and the largest threat to its inhabitants, the darkness, the disease, the hiv. Hippo voices are easily picked up over the bird sounds. You may want to purchase these to help plan your trip, to read during your travels or as a reminder of your namibian adventure. Safaris in the caprivi strip speak to our team for more detail on the parks of the caprivi and to start planning you tailor made safari into this varied and rewarding area. Large expanses of open water are fringed with palm trees, reeds and papyrus. Our second editions feature detailed maps, suggested itineraries, and updated accommodation and camping information, all in a tough, new a4 format that makes route planning even easier. The attempted coup in caprivi was illplanned and badly executed. The regions of the finger of land known as the caprivi strip share a territory full of rivers and trees.
Caprivi and the darkness documentary namibia 2004 youtube. The book accuses the germans of having abrogated the rights of indigenous namibians, and presents the south africans as committed to human rights. The inclusion of the strange shaped strip of land into namibia german south west africa was the result of negotiations between germany and other colonial governments at the end of the 19th century. Caprivi is the poorest region in the country with a human poverty index hpi of 36 per cent compared to an overall hpi average of 24. Egyptian crisis 20112014 2011 revolution sinai insurgency 2011present.
History of namibia project gutenberg selfpublishing. From simple outline maps to detailed map of caprivi. We are in swakopmund and have a rented car from caprivi. The caprivi conflict was an armed conflict between the namibian government and the caprivi. With an extensive list of namibian accommodation, book namibia is the premier platform for all your namibia holiday accommodation needs. Our time here in the caprivi strip, that most unique finger of namibia, is at an end. Camp chobe is a new affordable camp just opposite the chobe national park, but in the caprivi in namibia. Highlights in the caprivi explore namibia with infonamibia. Most of the caprivi strip is bordered by angola to the north and botswana to the south, but at the very tip, to the east of the caprivi capital of katima mulilo, four countries come together namibia, botswana, zimbabwe, and zambia. I think it would make a great contrast to the rest of namibia. This week sees the launch of the brandnew tracks4africa namibia and botswana selfdrive guide books. Caprivi, or the caprivi strip, is a salient of namibia which is and has been known by various names. South african troops used the caprivi strip in northeast namibia as a base from which. Doug koupal eyed the approaching bull elephant as it closed the distance between them, and brought his.
Caprivi in namibia is a lush, subtropical wetlands. Namibia also intervened in the second congo war, sending troops in support of the democratic republic of congos president laurentdesire kabila. List of books and articles about namibian history online. Travel books guide books and other namibian literature. The influenza epidemic severely affects the central and southern parts of the country, resulting in high mortality rates.
Minorities in independent namibia minority rights group. I am a devout twitcher birder so five lifers birds i have never identified before in four days was just the ultimate, hazel explains. The caprivi strip is a legacy of colonialism, a long finger of territory that pokes eastwads out of northern namibia, and runs along the borders with angola and botswana towards zambia and. At the strips western end lies the bustling town of rundu, while the largest town in the east is katima mulilo. Zambezi region previously caprivi namibia posts facebook.
Caprivi olidays to the wetlands paradise caprivi,also called the caprivi strip, can be a great opportunity to meet the many and varied peoples of namibia and experience scattered tribal village life. Here we have access to three of the best hunting concessions in the eastern caprivi, namely salambala, kabulabula and lusese. The 10 best caprivi region lodges of 2020 with prices. Herero uprising in 1904, the ovambos became indispensable to the german economy in. Unlike other regions in namibia, the caprivi is something different. After the first world war, the league of nations mandated south africa to administer the territory. We also have some great special accommodation deals in caprivi strip namibia. The blue book on namibia is published by the south african administration. A namibian story by peter midgley dante international by sharon kasanda. Aug 09, 20 his name had lived on in namibia, a former german colony, in the form of the caprivi strip, a 450km area known for its tropical rivers and wildlife.
Until the end of the 19th century it was known as intenga and under rule of the lozi kings, but later forming part of the british bechuanaland protectorate known as botswana today. Binti by nnedi okorafor 1st book in binti series the black rhinos of namibia. Everything about namibias caprivi strip namibia adventures. Caprivi dzoti conservancy in a vast arid country like namibia, the eastern caprivi is an oasis with rivers like the mighty zambezi, chobe, kwando and linyanti. Towns in this area are pretty small, but the people who populate them are naturally very warm and welcoming. Apr 01, 2011 this is the only book i could find on this subject, so it is good that it didnt stink. It is largely concurrent with the caprivi strip and takes its name from the zambezi river that runs along its border. In 1893 the germans, who ruled what is now namibia, decided it would be nice to have access to the zambezi river, some 250 km to the east. National parks of namibia a diverse suite of alternative breaks for travellers from the icy waters of the atlantic to the swamps of the caprivi, shimmering white fortresses to extraordinary plants, the sweeping landscapes, magnificent game viewing and. African sky combines the caprivi with other destinations in namibia, and therefore the long drive will not be necessary. The military initially wanted to conduct internal inquiries, arguing that whatever happened in caprivi after the armed uprising was committed during the state of emergency, which fell under the.
Mavunje is the base camp of mashi river safaris and consists of five campsites. Mar 27, 2017 the obscure caprivi strip in northern namibia cuts through angola and botswana, making it a narrow strip filled with animals in a remote, unspoiled setting. The secessionist rebellion in namibia involves a region geographically and politically far removed from the rest of the country. Searching for survivors in the african desert bordering by dorian haarhoff the breeze of change by boyo bailey butterflies dont cry by ludwig endres counting teeth. The use of the caprivi strip was as an ideal corridor to access and perform logistics between strategic zones and territories.
Former us first lady michelle obama meeting with fans during a book signing of her memoir. Namibias spindly northeastern appendage, the caprivi strip now officially known as namibias zambezi region, although the name is taking time to catch on. The caprivi uprising of august 1999 was not a spon. Caprivian rebel leader risks losing refugee status. In 2014 the caprivi strip was renamed the zambezi region, swapping the name of a german governor for that of one southern africas great rivers. In 20 the area was renamed the zambezi region, but many. Weve compiled a list of what we believe are the best guide books, novels, coffee table books and travel writing about namibia. For most travellers, the caprivi serves as the easiest access route. Hemmed in by anglola, zambia, zimbabwe and botswana, it was a strategic south african military zone for a long time and for the tourist is a gateway to victoria falls. It encompasses a narrow panhandle which stretches eastward for 450 km, with angola and zambia to the north, botswana to the south and zimbabwe to the east. Introduction in the early hours of 2 august 1999, members of a secessionist group, the caprivi liberation army cla, launched an armed attack on government forces and buildings in the regional capital of katima mulilo in the caprivi region of north eastern namibia.
Caprivi the poorest region in namibia, says report the namibian. The caprivi conflict was an armed conflict between the caprivi liberation army cla, a rebel group working for the secession of the caprivi strip, and the. The caprivi is an odd strip of land whose borders extend unnaturally towards the east, at the top right hand corner of namibia. Its national parks support good populations of some of africas iconic species as well as several species largely absent from the rest of the country, such as cape buffalo, sable and roan antelope. Welcome to the most extensive site about the caprivi namibia, where you will find info on tourism, projects and all other aspects. During world war i, german southwest africa now called namibia was invaded and administered by south african and british forces.
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