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    Popa Falls Lodge

    Safari Lodge · Bwabwata National Park, Namibia

    Mid-range
    PlnrScore 57
    Best time
    May, Jul, Aug
    Suggested stay
    3-4 nights
    Health
    Low malaria risk
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    Part of the Gondwana Collection, this lodge is located right at the scenic Popa Falls on the Okavango River, very close to the Mahango Core Area. It offers comfortable accommodation with views of the rapids, providing a great base for exploring Mahango and the surrounding Kavango region.

    Why stay at Popa Falls Lodge

    • 39 mammal species recorded nearby
    • Night drives offered
    • Pool or spa to rest between drives

    Rooms & inclusions

    Rooms

    17 (up to 34 guests)

    Night drives

    Offered

    Children

    Welcome

    Pool / spa

    Yes

    WiFi

    Available

    Eco credentials

    Gondwana Collection is committed to sustainable tourism and conservation.

    Dietary options
    Vegetarian, vegan available upon request

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    889

    Species

    39

    Mammals

    305

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Common Hippopotamus159 sightings
    • Impala125 sightings
    • Common Warthog121 sightings
    • Nile Crocodile119 sightings
    • African Fish-Eagle108 sightings
    • African Buffalo105 sightings
    • Spur-winged Goose104 sightings
    • Greater Kudu103 sightings
    • African Savanna Elephant95 sightings
    • Lechwe91 sightings

    Best time to stay at Popa Falls Lodge

    Best months:
    May
    July
    August
    Jan
    Fair24°C185mm
    Feb
    Good25°C109mm
    Mar
    Great24°C80mm
    Apr
    Excellent23°C11mm
    May
    Excellent21°C0mm
    Jun
    Excellent18°C0mm
    Jul
    Excellent18°C0mm
    Aug
    Excellent22°C0mm
    Sep
    Excellent26°C0mm
    Oct
    Excellent29°C2mm
    Nov
    Great28°C35mm
    Dec
    Good26°C101mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Omega Airport (OMG)

    26 km from the park

    International airport

    Maun International Airport (MUB)

    249 km from the park

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    Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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