- Namibia
- 627,400 hectares (6,274 km²)
- 2007 (Formed by merging Caprivi Game Park and Mahango Game Reserve)
- Zambezi and Kavango East (The Caprivi Strip)
- Large herds of Elephant and Buffalo; rare Sable and Roan antelope.
- High risk; prophylaxis is strongly recommended.
- ~18°00′S 22°00′E
- Unfenced; serves as a vital transfrontier wildlife corridor.
- Riverine forests, floodplains, and broad-leafed Kalahari woodland.
- for wildlife viewing; for world-class birding.
Bwabwata is a "People’s Park," where conservation and community development coexist. Unlike the arid rest of Namibia, this is a lush, river-fed paradise. It serves as a crucial corridor for elephants migrating between Botswana, Angola, and Zambia.
- No formal gates on the main highway (B8), but specific "Core Areas" (Mahango and Buffalo) have park offices.
- * ~2 hours drive.
- ~2.5 hours drive.
- The B8 highway runs directly through the park; it is a fully tarred transit route.
- Deep sand in many areas; 4x4 is essential for exploring the core wildlife zones.
- Red Lechwe, Sitatunga, Hippo, and Crocodile—animals you won't see in Etosha.
- One of the last refuges for these rare predators in Namibia.
- Enormous herds pass through the park, particularly in the Mahango Core Area.
Best for seeing massive herds of Buffalo and Elephant at the river.
Over 450 species, including rare Carmine Bee-eaters.
Bwabwata offers a wild, "untamed" feel that contrasts sharply with the rest of Namibia. It is the perfect bridge for travelers heading toward Victoria Falls or the Okavango Delta.