Lianshulu Lodge
February 2008
Lianshulu Lodge is one of the most beautifully situated properties in the Caprivi Strip and is the only lodge inside the Mudumu National Park. The latest news from Lianshulu indicates that the area has had very good rainfall with 480mm of rain in January alone. The Kwando river has risen from 1.6 m to 2.1 m in that time, opening new routes through the papyrus and covering some of the lower flood plains.
For self drive guests, this means there are some good sized puddles to navigate in the Mudumu National Park, but no problem if you are in a 4 x 4. For guests arriving in a 2 x 4 the camp will transfer them the last stretch to avoid any problems.
Many of the game drive roads are partially under water which makes the drives a real adventure. The wildlife has dispersed slighty with the rainfall but the guides are still finding plenty of interest. The most exciting news is that Wild Dogs have returned to the park and have been seen regularly. Mudumu's dogs have successfully raised a litter of 6 pups which are a welcome and important addition to the park's eco-system.
The giraffe, eland and sable that were released into the park last year by MET have done well and are habituating to their surroundings.
September 2007
Lianshulu has had superb game viewing over the last couple of weeks. This has been a culmination of very dry conditions surrounding the camp and game stocking in Mudumu National Park.
The dry weather has seen many elephants arriving in and around camp as the only water available has been in the river. The recent full day of rain has eased the situation. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism in Namibia has just released 8 giraffe, 45 eland and 25 sable into the Park. Recent game drives have included 2 wild dog sightings, leopard and cheetah. The first of the Carmine Bee Eaters have been seen as they start to nest.
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How do I get there?
Lianshulu Lodge is easily accessed by vehicle, private charter aircraft or scheduled Air Namibia flight from Windhoek to Katima Mulilo, from where transfers to the lodge are available.
By Road
The Mudumu National Park lies within a comfortable day's drive from Rundu, Mahango Game Reserve, Popa Falls, Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Kasane and the Chobe National Park. Drive time from Etosha is approximately 6 hours on tar road.
By Air
Lianshulu has its own, regularly maintained airstrip: 1300 metres, 18'06 S / 23'23 E, AVGAS is available, subject to prior arrangement calcrete / grass. Charter flights are available from Victoria Falls, Kasane, Katima Mulilo, Windhoek and many other destinations in Namibia and Botswana
Room rates start at NS$1299 pp sharing
April 2007
Giraffe return to East Caprivi
After a 20 year absence, giraffe have been reintroduced to the Mudumu National Park. Following the successful reintroduction of 11 giraffe in a joint venture in mid 2006, Lianshulu’s directors and a party of loyal supporters personally funded the acquisition of a further 5 giraffe.
Following a 1000km journey and a nightly vigil these animals will help establish a viable giraffe population in the National Park. Since the reintroduction in August, the giraffe have split into three separate groups. One of the younger animals has settled down just outside Lianshulu Bush Lodge. The later introductions have all remained within the park and the Lodge has regular sightings of them.
