My plan is to get someone to show us around the river on the 1st day or 2 just in case. The area we are going to is just outside Rundu (not going into Bots) and is reasonably populated. There is also significant river traffic - locals and tourists (water skiing is even offerred at the lodge next door!).
I am guessing that hippo specifically will be relatively scarce so close to a major town. All I know is, if you see a hippo ducking under, turn around and bugger off. They also usually become more active in the evening and night and will avoid the deeper channels, especially in stronger flow. I'm shit scared of them and won't take any chances! I looked one in the eye one night in the campsite at Linyanti, luckily it was grazing in the shallows and wasn't too fussed but my heart still skipped a beat or two.
So far I could not get any info on taking boats into Nam - still waiting for a few people to get back to me though. thanks for all the input, much appreciated.
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