Kavango East · Zambezi
Bwabwata National Park
River habitats and Kalahari woodlands connect across a park shared with resident communities. Its conservation zones include Mahango, Buffalo and Kwando.
Protected landscape
Nkasa Rupara National Park
Zambezi
Reed channels, lagoons and floodplain islands shape Namibia’s largest protected wetland area. Access conditions change with river levels.
Plan your visitWhat makes it special
Kwando · Linyanti
Its former name is Mamili National Park. The Kwando and Linyanti rivers define the wetland setting.
- Protected area
- 320 km²
- Responsible organisation
- MEFT Namibia
Plan your visit
Access & arrangements
Ask the park manager about the current water level and vehicle access. A wetland setting does not imply unrestricted access to channels or riverbanks.
Opening hours
Confirm opening hours with the site before travelling.
Admission & permits
MEFT schedule effective 1 April 2026: adult park entrance plus conservation fee, N$40 Namibian citizens, N$130 SADC nationals, N$200 other foreign nationals. Vehicle fee: N$60 for up to 10 seats. Child categories, other vehicles and additional services follow the official schedule.
Information checked on 31 October 2026
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Sources & image credits
Information checked on 31 October 2026
Ministry of Environment and Tourism · brochure Mamili / Nkasa Rupara
Keep your curiosity going
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Cape Cross · Erongo
Cape Cross Seal Reserve
An Atlantic breeding colony of Cape fur seals, with a coastal heritage site alongside it. Viewing concerns wild animals in their own habitat.