Bwabwata National Park

Bwabwata is a national park in northeastern Namibia, extending as a narrow band of land between the Okavango River and the Kwando River. The terrain connects two major river systems and forms a green corridor across the Caprivi Strip landscape.

The area was first protected in 1963 as Caprivi Nature Park, then underwent several administrative changes over the decades. It received its current name and national park status in 2007.

Local communities have lived in this area for generations and continue their traditional ways of life within and around the park. Their involvement in management decisions shapes how the land is used and protected today.

Visitors need permits to drive through the park and must follow marked routes at all times. Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended for navigating sandy and potentially difficult terrain.

The park serves as a critical migration route for African elephants traveling between Botswana and Angola through this region. This passage is essential for elephant populations moving across international boundaries.

Location: DIvundu

Inception: 2007

Address: WH2J+CGM, DIvundu, Namibia

GPS coordinates: -17.91667,22.50000

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04