Buffalo Core Area, Bwabwata
Buffalo Core Area
A reserve on the east bank of the Okavango River, opposite Divundu, converted from a former military base. Sandy riverside tracks allow self-drive viewing of elephants and buffalo.
Buffalo Core Area lies on the east bank of the Okavango River in the western part of Bwabwata National Park, south of the Divundu Bridge. It was formerly a military base, and some old barracks ruins can still be seen. The reserve is mainly riverine forest and floodplain and receives few visitors. Elephant herds, African buffalo, roan antelope, hippos and plenty of waterbirds are common, and the riverside views open up in the evening. The tracks are sandy, so a 4x4 is required. There is no accommodation in the reserve, but you can stay at riverside camps around Divundu. Entry tickets are bought at the gate, subject to on-site prices. Some roads may close in the rainy season.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Mahango Core Area
- Popa Falls
- Shakawe Riverside
- Drotsky's Cabins
- Tsodilo Hills
- Sepupa Swamp Stop
- Okavango Panhandle Houseboats
- Seronga Mokoro Trips