The Mudumu National Park is situated in the Caprivi Strip in the north of Namibia and is bordered by the Kwando River in the west. It covers an area of approximately 1000 km² and has a, for Namibia, unusual landscape: rivers, reed islands and flat areas without any natural elevation.

Due to the rough sand roads, the Park should only be explored by 4×4 or by boat.

The Park has an abundance of wildlife, but due to its remoteness and tropical climate, it is rarely visited by tourists. Additionally, the park is situated in acute malaria area thus the use of prophylaxis is advisable when visiting. To get to the Park visitors have to travel along the Trans-Caprivi-Highway to Kongola and from there drive to the south.

The southern part of the Park has a lot of water. Here elephants, zebras, antelopes, buffalos and Hippos and crocodiles can be seen as well as more than 400 different species of birds.

Natural features Kwando River floodplain and associated grasslands, and riparian woodlands. The area is completely flat.

North-eastern Kalahari Woodlands, Riverine Woodlands and Islands, Caprivi Mopane Woodland and Caprivi Floodplains. Mopane (Colophospermum mopane), leadwood (Combretum imberbe) and mangosteen (Garcinia livingstonii) trees

Located within a high-risk malaria area. Precautions necessary, Note signs indicating 4×4 vehicles, two vehicles recommended during the rainy season. Permits obtainable at the MET offices in Windhoek, Katima Mulilo, and Susuwe in Bwabwata National Park and Nakatwa in Mudumu National Park.

Size of Mudumu National Park Namibia

Mudumu is a National Park in Caprivi Region in north-eastern Namibia. The Park was established in 1990. It covers an area of 737 square kilometres (285 sq mi).

Location of Mudumu National Park Namibia

Mudumu is a National Park in Caprivi Region in north-eastern Namibia. The Park was established in 1990. It covers an area of 737 square kilometres. Botswana borders it to the west and is surrounded by communal area conservancies. The Kwando River forms the western border with Botswana.

How to get to Mudumu National Park Namibia

By car, Mudumu is approximately 1,150km/715mi from the town of Windhoek. Found within the Zambezi Region, it is mostly visited on a self-drive safari. The road conditions are often poor and sometimes unnavigable.

Fly-in trip comprised of charters between various parks and lodges. Lianshulu Lodge, located inside the park, has a private airstrip.

Things to do in Mudumu National Park Namibia

Wildlife Encounters

Elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, spotted hyena, cheetah, African wild dog, hippo, crocodile, spotted-necked otter, Sitatunga, red lechwe, common impala, Burchell’s zebra, sable antelope, eland, wildebeest and giraffe. Tigerfish and tilapia are common fish species.

Walking safaris

Walking safaris on foot can be arranged in the park and it’s one of the best ways to discover and explorer African safari experience.

Bird-watching

The 430 bird species recorded in Mudumu include African Fish-Eagle, African Skimmer and Western-banded Snake-Eagle.

Camping at Nakatwa Camp.

Visitors must provide their own water, food and fuel. Two privately managed lodges within the park with luxurious accommodation.

When to visit Mudumu National Park

Mudumu receives the bulk of its precipitation at the start of the year. January and February are the heavy rain months and it is not unusual for the roads to become extremely muddy and difficult to navigate. Mudumu is best visited outside of the rainy season. April through September is normally very dry, with little rainfall, and temperatures hovering around the low 30sC (the high 80s/low 90s F).

Where to stay Mudumu National Park

Some of the places to consider while visiting Mudumu national park are Lianshulu lodge, Kwando lagoon resort, Malyo wilderness camp and Lianshulu bush lodge.