Place
Impalila Island
Nature
Impalila, Zambezi Region, Namibia
A low river island between the Chobe and Zambezi, reached by boat from Kasane within the compact Four Corners region.
Why go
Why visit this place?
Impalila makes the meeting of the Chobe and Zambezi river systems tangible through wetland habitat, birdlife, and water travel.
When you arrive
What to expect
River channels, floodplain vegetation, prolific birdlife, and a boat-only arrival rather than a road approach.
Local knowledge
Local tip
Arrange the water transfer and current border formalities before departure; the island is not connected to Kasane by road.
Visiting
Getting there
Reached by arranged boat transfer from Kasane's riverfront through the formal Botswana–Namibia entry process.
Best time: Water levels, rain, heat, and seasonal bird movement all change the river experience.
Planning your visit
How to get there
Start with a practical route to Impalila Island.
Continue exploring
Continue from Impalila Island
This Place can also become the starting point for another discovery.
Where is it—and how do you reach it?
Approximate map location; directly connected routes are shown
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