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Green Basket Cafe
Trickling water fountains is the soundtrack as you step into the Green Basket Cafe in Katima Mulilo. The feeling of entering a secret garden with frangipani trees, ferns and monstera plants is matched by the calming atmosphere of this quaint eatery. The buzz of the nearby town is almost muted, the damp and warm air being the only reminder of your location in the far corner of Namibia’s northeast panhandle.
Situated next to the Caprivi Adventures office and acting as a comfortable waiting area for guests embarking on excursions, the cafe is also open to the public and serves refreshing drinks, including the quintessential Rock Shandy, as well as scrumptious grub.
Options for eating out in this town are rather limited, making the Green Basket Cafe a crown jewel in the tapestry of Katima. Tuck into their selection of sandwiches, ranging from a classic ham, cheese and tomato to a filling fried egg BLT open sandwich. Or come hungry and devour a loaded Dagwood burger, amongst their variety of chicken and beef choices. Generous wraps and fresh salads round off their lighter meal selection, but it is the ultimate Namibian schnitzel with mushroom sauce that will have you returning multiple times during your stay around Katima Mulilo.
With free Wi-Fi and delightful coffee and cakes, a digital nomad could easily spend a few hours in the tranquil garden catching up on emails. For the adventure-loving visitor to Katima Mulilo and surrounds, the Green Basket Cafe is your refuel-and-revive station before (and after) setting out to explore the region and its many natural and cultural wonders.
