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 Northeast (Caprivi): Nambwa Campsite


Sights in the vicinity
  • Bumhill Campsite (20 min, 4x4 required)
  • Kubunyana Camp (50 min, accessible by ordinary vehicle, but sandy patches in the road)
  • Mudumu National Park (1 hour, 4x4 required in places)
  • Katima Mulilo, the regional capital of Caprivi (1 hour, 20 min)
BwaBwata National Park in Western Caprivi is still seen as a well-kept secret among travellers in Namibia. If you are looking for a secluded and idyllic spot for camping, and if you are driving a 4x4, then Nambwa is just the place for you.

Attractions
This is the perfect spot for any game lover: Buffalo, Lion, Elephant, Leopard and many other species roam the area close to the banks of the Mashi River. Apart from an abundance of exciting wildlife Nambwa offers excellent bird-watching opportunities. The site also lends itself for memorable day-trips into BwaBwata National Park (previously Caprivi Game Reserve).

Nambwa and another camping site in the vicinity, Bumhill, are the result of a unique agreement between the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and the communities adjacent to BwaBwata National Park. For the first time in Namibian history local communities have been permitted to develop and manage two campsites in a National Park on the basis of their respective conservancy structures. Conservancy management is in charge of wildlife in the communal areas bordering on the park. The management is also responsible for ensuring that income derived from the campsite is reinvested into conservation and used for uplifting the local communities.

To emphasize the significance of these developments, Nambwa has been set up in such a way that design and ecologically sustainable building practices combine into a unique product which will guarantee a memorable experience. Nambwa and Bumhill are the exciting result of a combined effort of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC), Nacobta and two conservancies. With both these new campsites a true asset has been developed for Namibia's tourism sector.

Prices
Nambwa Campsite:
Camping - N$ 60.00 per person per night

Location
On the banks of the Mashi River, south of the eastern gate of BwaBwata National Park

How to get there
Travelling on the Trans-Caprivi Highway (B8) from Kongola towards Bwabwata National Park you arrive at the turn-off to Nambwa just 300 metres after passing the park's eastern gate. From the main road it is a 20 minute drive to the campsite. A 4x4 vehicle is necessary for the sandy track.

Member of
Namibia Community Based
Tourism Association
Contact
IRDNC in Katima Mulilo
Tel +264 (0)66 252108
Fax +264 (0)66 252518
email:irdncc@iway.na

or


Contact
Nacobta Booking Office
P.O. Box 86099
Windhoek
Namibia
Tel +264 (0)61 255977
Fax +264 (0)61 222647
E-mail office.nacobta@iway.na


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