Bwabwata National Park Caprivi Namibia
formerly the Caprivi Game Park, extending from the Okavango
river in the west to the Kwando river in the east with the Chobe and
Zambezi rivers forming the north east and south east boundaries
Location
located between Angola and Botswana extending
180km east from the Okavango river in the west, to the Kwando
river in the east
Geography
the park extends some 32 km wide and is 5715 sq. kms.
A flat area covered by mixed forests (wild syringa, copalwood,
Zambezi teak, wild teak)
Getting There
Travel along the main B8 road the park can be entered at Bagani
(western check point about 200 kms from Rundu).
Travelling from the east at Kongola, the road passes through
the reserve
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beware of elephants
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Wildlife
includes elephant, lion, leopard, hippo, and roan
and other antelopes
Bird species
339 bird species have been recorded in this region including squacco,
longtoed plovers, western banded snake eagles, lesser blue-eared
starlings, Dickinson's kestrels, bateleur, fish eagle,pygmy goose,
lesser jacana, purplebanded sunbird |
Roan antelope |
Accommodation
Bumhill Campsite (no electricity).
Drinking water is not available, but water for washing is.
There are also 3 exclusive sites with en suite facilities
(toilet, washbasin and hot shower) and private braai area.
These sites also offer a 3m high deck overlooking the river
Visiting Times
Open throughout the year
Health
The park is located within a high risk
malaria area.
Visitors are advised to take the necessary precautions |
African Jacana |
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