Mupa National Park

Mupa National Park is a protected area in Cunene Province that spans a landscape of hills, river courses, and interspersed forests and savannas. The terrain sits between two river valleys and contains varied habitats that support different forms of wildlife.

The area was initially a hunting reserve and later received national park status. This change occurred during Portuguese administration and marked a shift in how the territory was to be protected.

The park contains 18,000 inhabitants who maintain traditional agricultural practices and cattle breeding activities within the protected boundaries.

Visitors need permits and should bring a guide to explore the area safely. The best time for wildlife watching is during dry months when animals are easier to spot.

The area was originally created to protect a specific giraffe subspecies, but this population no longer exists there. The disappearance of these animals represents a lost chapter of the park's wildlife history.

Location: Cunene Province

Inception: 1964

GPS coordinates: -15.91667,15.58333

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:47