Katima Mulilo Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Zambezi Region, Namibia
About Katima Mulilo
The town sits amidst lush riverine vegetation with tropical birds and monkeys. Katima Mulilo is inhabited by members of the Masubia and Mafwe tribes. Since the opening of the Katima Mulilo Bridge in 2004 that spans the Zambezi River and connects the Zambian Copperbelt with the Namibian deep sea harbour at Walvis Bay, Katima Mulilo has become a boom town that attracts significant investment. This development has, however, also fanned illegal business activities, and driven the establishment of shanty towns to an extent that endangers social stability. Since being proclaimed a town in 1999, development has been steady but as of 2010, Katima Mulilo does not compare to more established towns and cities in Namibia. Few streets are tarred, and there is a lack of street lights and sewerage. Many
Where to Eat in Katima Mulilo
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Green Basket Cafe
Where to Stay in Katima Mulilo
- 🏨Caprivi Travelers Backpackers Hostel
- 🏨Kamunu Guesthouse
- 🏨Katima Mulilo Town Council Guesthouse
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