Mukuku Rest Camp
PO mBox 300 Kavango
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Why people book this hotel
“The hosts, Hannes and Ansie, were absolutely amazing”
“Hosts very friendly and helpful”
“Room and bathroom are very spacious and the view over the Kavongo river is amazi…”
“Very quiet & secluded next to the river”
“Herman is a great host, his team did a brillant job and the location is awesome”
“It was a great place and location”
“Breakfast and dinner were exceptional”
“The room, the breakfast, the bar quality, everything excellent”
“Nice owners and clean chalets”
“Accommodation was spotless and comfortable”
Overview
Mukuku Rest Camp is located in Shimweghe, just off the banks of the Cubango River. Mupupama is 3.2 km from the property. Free private parking is available on site. All units have a seating area and a balcony and/or patio. There is also a kitchen, fitted with a fridge. Bed linen is offered. Mukuku Rest Camp also includes a year-round outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant. You can play darts at the property, and the area is popular for fishing. Sunset boat cruises and visits to the neighbouring traditional village can be arranged.
Traveller reviews
HERMAN
couple
January 19, 2026
“Mukuku Rest Camp is a must to stay at”
The hosts, Hannes and Ansie, were absolutely amazing. They made us feel like family. Breakfast and dinner were exceptional. Room and bathroom are very spacious and the view over the Kavongo river is amazing. Everybody should have the opportunity to stay here
Christiaan
couple
January 15, 2026
Very quiet & secluded next to the river. Hosts very friendly and helpful.
Jörg
couple
December 31, 2025
“Nice spot and great hospitality”
Herman is a great host, his team did a brillant job and the location is awesome
Crispin
family_with_children
December 10, 2025
“Really good time and boat trip”
It was a great place and location. I would return if I’m in Namibia. Loved the gardens and food.
Thiebald
couple
November 27, 2025
The location is absolutely stunning and the staff very friendly and thoughtful. We wanted to go from Etosha to Caprivi and this location is then the perfect stop in between. We only stayed for one night but its a perfect place to stay a bit longer. They have an amazing chef who made us a lovely dinner, and besides that we also went on the sunrise cruise which was very nice as well.
Donovan
couple
July 16, 2025
Excellent hosts that went above and beyond!
Anna
couple
July 12, 2025
The room, the breakfast, the bar quality, everything excellent! The owners really care about their guests and did everything possible to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. The owner of the facility accompanied us on a boat tour in the area and he explained to us a lot about the local wildlife. He was super nice to us and he also suggested the local souvenir shop which was a gem for our trip. Definitely recommended!
Deborah
couple
July 12, 2025
“We would definitely stay again.”
Situated in beautiful gardens clearly well maintained. Fantastic location on the river and very peaceful. Very basic facilities for cooking but perfectly adequate. Room was very comfortable. Hosts were exceptionally lovely.
xena
couple
July 3, 2025
“A very pleasant stopping place and very well run.”
A great location for travelling from Etosha to Caprivi Strip. Its a real haven on the Kavango river and the sunsets are beautiful. The facilities in the rooms are good and the home made rusks amazingly good. It's a great spot for bird watching.
Irma
extended_group
June 28, 2025
“Would recommend this camp anytime and will stay there longer next time”
The gardens, shaded, friendly hosts . Chalet well equipped for Selfcateting .
Guest
couple
June 3, 2025
Very quiet & secluded next to the river. Hosts very friendly and helpful.
Wayne
couple
May 9, 2025
“Delightful stay”
The hosts were very kind and considerate. The surroundings were exceptional.
Botha
couple
March 22, 2025
“Hannes and Ansie are down to earth and homely people. We were just so relaxed and comfortable in a very clean and neat s”
All was just perfect.
Ann
extended_group
February 7, 2025
“Lovely spot to stay, relax and get ready for the next long drive.”
A beautiful setting next to the river Cubango Hosts great. Accommodation rustic but comfortable, spent 2 nights there and felt refreshed and ready for the next long drive
Moritz
extended_group
January 30, 2025
“Great place by the Okavango River”
Everything was perfect! Wonderful and peaceful place in the middle of nowhere. Nice owners and clean chalets.
Steffi
couple
December 13, 2024
What a great place. Thank you for hosting us. We really enjoyed your place!!!!
Neil McPhedran
couple
December 6, 2024
“Super little bush lodge with great staff & food at reasonable rates”
delightful little bush camp with super staff, good food and comfortable surroundings
keren
family_with_children
October 27, 2024
“Perfect relaxing place for on the road stopover or longer stay”
The location, peace and tranquillity; the welcome from Hannes and Ansie; Ansie’s cooking (including leg of springbok; homemade ice cream and vegetarian dishes); the location on the river on the border with Angola; the river jetty; the privacy of the individually distinct lodges (ours was giraffe, complete with giraffe-shaped metal silhouette on screen door!); the thoughtfulness of the touches in the lodges, such as gas hob with kettle to make morning tea with jar of homemade biscotti; the views from the dining deck; the conviviality around the camp fire after dinner with Hannes and another family, who were travelling from Austria. Our only regret was that our itinerary didn’t permit us to extend our stay, which has only strengthened our resolve to come back again one day, for longer! Thank you Hannes and Ansie. Rom 15:7- we felt truly welcomed.
Theodoris
family_with_children
October 6, 2024
“It was a great overnight stop or two day stop to refresh.”
It was very peaceful with very friendly hosts. The dinner and breakfast was great.
Gregory
extended_group
October 1, 2024
“Warm hospitality as you head to/from the Caprivi Strip”
Mukuku Rest Camp is a fabulous spot to stay in this area. Ansie and Hannes were very welcoming hosts, super friendly and helpful with regional information (the afternoon boat cruise was quite informative). The gardens are lovely, as are all the common areas. Our group loved the welded art pieces throughout the camp. Accommodation was spotless and comfortable. Dinner was hearty and delicious. An extra day to simply relax here would have been ideal!
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Darts, Tour or class about local culture
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast options, Bar, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Designated smoking area, Pets allowed, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, Garden, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Pool/beach towels, Shallow end, Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available
Services
Daily housekeeping, Private check-in/check-out, Packed lunches, Ironing service, Laundry
Family Double Room
This family room features a balcony, barbecue and an outdoor kitchen equipped with a fridge. The room also has a prive bathroom.
Budget Double Room
The Budget Double Room features a balcony, gas cooker, fridge and barbeque. The room features a private bathroom.
Double Room
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit features a private entrance, garden views, a patio and chocolate is featured for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room with Private Bathroom
This double room is furnished with 2 three-quarter beds and has a patio and barbecue.
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