Nambwa Tented Lodge

Luxury Lodge · Zambezi State Forest, Namibia

Ultra luxury

PlnrScore 57

Best time: May, Jun, Sep
Health: Low malaria risk

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Namibia's first lodge situated within a national park (Bwabwata), Nambwa offers an unparalleled luxury experience with elevated tents providing panoramic views of the Kwando River floodplains. Guests can enjoy exceptional wildlife viewing, including elephants and buffalo, from unique tree-top walkways and during guided game drives and boat safaris.

Why stay at Nambwa Tented Lodge

Intimate: only 12 rooms
37 mammal species recorded nearby
Night drives offered

Rooms & inclusions

Rooms

12 (up to 24 guests)

Night drives

Offered

Children

Welcome

Pool / spa

Yes

WiFi

Available

Eco credentials

Eco-friendly design, solar-powered, community involvement, low environmental footprint.

Dietary options: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options available

Wildlife near this lodge

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

615

Species

Mammals

201

Birds

Most observed

Lechwe73 sightings
Impala58 sightings
Common Hippopotamus56 sightings
African Savanna Elephant47 sightings
White-fronted Bee-eater46 sightings
Little Bee-eater43 sightings
Nile Crocodile40 sightings
Chacma Baboon39 sightings
Pied Kingfisher36 sightings
African Fish-Eagle34 sightings

Best time to stay at Nambwa Tented Lodge

Best months:

May

June

September

Jan

Fair23°C219mm

Feb

Good24°C105mm

Mar

Great24°C68mm

Apr

Excellent23°C9mm

May

Excellent21°C0mm

Jun

Excellent19°C0mm

Jul

Excellent18°C0mm

Aug

Excellent22°C3mm

Sep

Excellent26°C0mm

Oct

Excellent29°C4mm

Nov

Great27°C43mm

Dec

Good25°C120mm

Great (4-5)

Good (3)

Poor (1-2)

Best month

Map & getting there

Nearest airport

Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA)

34 km from the park

International airport

Kasane International Airport (BBK)

139 km from the park

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