 The Okavango near Rundu | ||
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| Residents | 63.431 (2011) | |
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Rundu is the second largest city with around 70,000 inhabitants Namibia and capital of the region Kavango in Northeast Namibia. The city lies on a hill on the south bank of the Okavango, the border river to the north of the river Angola. The surrounding area is characterized by tropical woodlands and river savannas.
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The city of Rundu is the economic and cultural center of the Kavangos, and compared to other Namibian cities, much more authentically African. The city has a lively market life with numerous market halls and street markets, which offer fish and other foods from the fishermen and farmers as well as African handicrafts from the Kavango wood carvers.
getting there
Dynamic cardsBy plane
Rundu has an airport (Rundu Airport) with direct scheduled flights to and from Windhoek. However, the airport is used more by local charter airlines.
By train
By bus
There are also Intercape Mainliner bus connections on the route between Windhoek and the Victoria Falls.
In the street
Rundu is mostly used as a stopover from Namibia to the remote Caprivi Strip used. It is around 2 hours from by car Grootfontein: 250 km on the B8 national road, a well-developed trunk road.
By boat
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- Rundu Open Markets. The main business days of most Runduer markets are the last 5 and first 5 days of each month, with some markets open every day. Local business hours are usually from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
activities
Various operators offer activities such as river tours, safaris and sightseeing flights. You can also fish tiger tetra in the Okavango. Bookings can be made on site at short notice.
shop
- Kavango supermarket
- Mbangura Woodcarvers' Coop
kitchen
- Kavango River Lodge, 1A Fisheagle Str., Rundu. Tel.: 264 66 255 244. A la carte restaurant with lunch and dinner. Terrace with a river view, an experience especially in the evening.
- Ozzy's Beerhouse, Eugen Kakukuru Str., Rundu. Tel.: 264 66 256 735. Restaurant and take-away, good rustic atmosphere.
- Casa Mourisca, Rundu. Mix of international cuisine and chalkboard of daily specials.
- Hunter's Tavern, Eugen Kakukuru Str., Rundu. Quick take-away.
nightlife
accommodation
in Rundu
- Kavango River Lodge, 1A Fisheagle Str., Rundu. Tel.: 264 66 255 244, Fax: 264 (0) 66 255 013, Email: [email protected].
- Omashare River Lodge, Maria Mwengere Str., Rundu. Tel.: 264 66 256 101, Fax: 264 66 256 111, Email: [email protected].
- Bavaria Guesthouse, Rundu. Tel.: 264 66 255 377.
- Ngandu Safari Lodge / Ngandu River Lodge, Usivi Rd., Rundu. Tel.: 264 66 256 723, Fax: 264 66 265 999, Email: [email protected].
outside of Rundu
- Sarasungu River Lodge, 2 km northeast of Rundu. Tel.: 264 66 255 161, Fax: 264 66 256 238, Email: [email protected].
- Hakusembe River Lodge, 16 km west of Rundu. Tel.: 264 66 257 010, Fax: 264 66 257 011, Email: [email protected].
- Kaisosi River Lodge, 7 km east of Rundu. Tel.: 264 66 686 012 3, Fax: 264 66 686 014, Email: [email protected].
