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    Nkasa Lupala Tented Lodge

    Tented Camp · Zambezi State Forest, Namibia

    Luxury
    PlnrScore 70
    Best time
    May, Jun, Sep
    Health
    Low malaria risk
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    An eco-friendly lodge located on the northern border of Nkasa Rupara National Park, offering an authentic and sustainable safari experience. Known for its remote location, abundant wildlife (especially elephants and buffalo), and strong partnership with the local community.

    Why stay at Nkasa Lupala Tented Lodge

    • Intimate: only 10 rooms
    • 38 mammal species recorded nearby
    • Night drives offered

    Rooms & inclusions

    Rooms

    10 (up to 20 guests)

    Night drives

    Offered

    Children

    Welcome

    Pool / spa

    Yes

    WiFi

    Available

    Eco credentials

    100% solar powered, community-owned concession, minimal environmental impact.

    Activities
    Spa
    Amenities
    Spa, Bar
    Dietary options
    Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options available

    Wildlife near this lodge

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

    622

    Species

    38

    Mammals

    189

    Birds

    Most observed

    • African Savanna Elephant103 sightings
    • Common Warthog67 sightings
    • Impala60 sightings
    • Chacma Baboon45 sightings
    • Lechwe42 sightings
    • Lilac-breasted Roller34 sightings
    • Southern Carmine Bee-eater31 sightings
    • Little Bee-eater30 sightings
    • White-backed Vulture28 sightings
    • Lion28 sightings

    Best time to stay at Nkasa Lupala 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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    Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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