Katima Mulilo
NamibiaNA
Town in Namibia
Katima Mulilo, or simply Katima is the capital of the Zambezi Region in Namibia. It had 46,401 inhabitants in 2023, and comprises two electoral constituencies, Katima Mulilo Rural and Katima Mulilo Urban. It is located on the B8 national road on the banks of the Zambezi River in the Caprivi Strip in lush riverine vegetation with tropical birds and monkeys. The town receives annual average rainfall of 654 millimetres (25.7 in).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 46,401
- Coordinates
- -17.500, 24.267
- Timezone
- Africa/Windhoek
- Elevation
- 946 m
Overview of Katima Mulilo
Part of Namibia, Katima Mulilo is a compact town. The headcount is close to 46,401. It sits at about 946 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for nature, culture and adventure. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Katima Mulilo
Nature in Katima Mulilo
(11)Looking for nature? Katima Mulilo has Caves, Countryside, Forest, Geological Formations and Mountains. In all, 11 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Katima Mulilo's own activity tags.
Culture in Katima Mulilo
(5)Katima Mulilo's culture entries include Bridges, Castles, Fountains, Mines and Mosques. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Katima Mulilo. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Adventure in Katima Mulilo
(3)On the adventure side, Katima Mulilo offers Abseiling, Boat Rides and Shooting Ranges. All of it is drawn from Katima Mulilo's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Katima Mulilo
(2)Katima Mulilo's family entries include Playgrounds and Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Katima Mulilo is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nightlife in Katima Mulilo
(2)Katima Mulilo records Events and Festival under nightlife. All of it is drawn from Katima Mulilo's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Shopping in Katima Mulilo
(1)Katima Mulilo records Shopping under shopping. All of it is drawn from Katima Mulilo's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Katima Mulilo
(1)Under sports, Katima Mulilo is tagged with Hunting. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Katima Mulilo's own activity tags.
More to do in Katima Mulilo
(1)Our data lists Fishing as other activities options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Katima Mulilo's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Katima Mulilo
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Namibia first, then drive or cycle into Katima Mulilo. The local time zone is Africa/Windhoek.
Similar destinations
Places near Katima Mulilo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katima Mulilo known for?
- Katima Mulilo is mainly a destination for nature, culture and adventure, set in Namibia with around 46,401 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Katima Mulilo?
- You can plan around Caves, Countryside, Forest, Geological Formations and Mountains in Katima Mulilo. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Katima Mulilo?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Katima Mulilo located?
- Administratively, Katima Mulilo sits in Namibia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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