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
Skeleton Coast Park
Kunene
Cold Atlantic fog, gravel plains and volcanic canyons define a vast coastal wilderness. Access rules vary by sector; the northern wilderness is not an unrestricted self-drive destination.
Plan your visitWhat makes it special
Ugab · Kunene · Atlantic
The cold Benguela Current shapes the coastal fog and sea breezes described in the park’s official landscape account.
- Protected area
- 16 390 km²
- Responsible organisation
- MEFT Namibia
Plan your visit
Access & arrangements
Check the intended park sector with the manager. The official ministry page requires a booking for Terrace Bay access; the northern wilderness has separate arrangements.
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$60 Namibian citizens, N$180 SADC nationals, N$280 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
Namibia Wildlife Resorts · Terrace Bay
Keep your curiosity going
All discoveries
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.