Mahango Game Park, Protected wildlife reserve in Kavango region, Namibia

Mahango Game Park is a protected wildlife reserve that stretches along the Okavango River, combining floodplains, wetlands, and bush country in a single landscape. Ancient baobab trees dot the terrain and provide habitat for diverse animal and plant life.

Mahango Game Park was established in 1986 and covers 24,462 hectares within Bwabwata National Park. It lies in the Okavango River floodplains near Popa Falls, between the Andara Roman Catholic mission and the Botswana border. The Caprivi Strip encloses its western part.

The park lies between Andara, a Roman Catholic mission, and the Botswana border, and the Okavango's panhandle begins here before the river forms the delta in Botswana. BirdLife International lists it as an Important Bird Area, with about two thirds of Namibia's bird species recorded, including wetland and tropical landbirds.

The park is accessible via the C48 road and offers the best wildlife viewing in early morning or late afternoon hours. Visitors should plan adequate time and remain flexible, as animals appear on their own schedule.

The park harbors a remarkable diversity, including rare antelopes and African wild dogs that are difficult to find elsewhere in the region. These species benefit from riverside habitats and expansive areas with minimal human disturbance.