The Zambezi Region, previously named – and still known as – the Caprivi Strip, is a narrow stretch of land forming the extreme north-eastern area of Namibia. The Caprivi is 450km long and its width differs in size from only 32km to 105km. Wedged between two mighty rivers, the Caprivi is bordered to the south by the Chobe River, separating it from Botswana and to the north lies the Zambezi River, bordering Zambia and Angola. The Caprivi’s eastern most tip is where the two rivers confluence on the edge of the Zimbabwe border. The region’s largest town is Katima Mulilo, situated on the banks of the Zambezi River.

To the west, the Kavango River (later becoming the Okavango River) pours over a 4m high reef of rocks creating a series of impressive rapids named the Popa Falls, a main feature of the region. The Kwando and Linyanti Rivers also flow through the Caprivi and due to this abundance of water, the landscape is highly diverse, forming a fascinating combination of waterways, marshes, woodlands and forest. 

National Parks surround the Caprivi, protecting the great variety of flora and fauna endemic to this intriguing area. Animals that may be seen regularly include large mammals such as elephant, buffalo, hippo, sable and roan antelope, eland, giraffe and kudu.  Numerous smaller antelope and other wildlife inhabit the region which is also home to often shy but ever-present predators, as well as a multitude of bird species. The rivers teem with aquatic life and are renowned for their good populations of tiger fish.
The Caprivi is accessible by both road and air. The main roads traversing the region are paved and link the Caprivi to major border posts into neighbouring countries.