Mahango Core Area
Mahango Game Park
A riverside reserve at the western end of Bwabwata National Park, with baobab trees and floodplains where elephant herds, roan antelope and lechwe are common.
Mahango Core Area is part of Namibia's Bwabwata National Park. It lies on the west bank of the Okavango River, between Popa Falls and the Botswana border. Though small, it has varied habitats, including riverine floodplains, woodland and huge baobab trees. In the dry season, elephant herds gather at the river to drink. Visitors can also see roan antelope, sable antelope, red lechwe, lechwe, hippos and more than 400 bird species. A riverside loop dirt road runs through the reserve. Ordinary vehicles can take the main route, but the inner loop requires a 4x4. There is no accommodation, so it makes a good half-day self-drive trip. The entrance is on the C48 road, and fees are charged per person and per vehicle, subject to on-site prices. Note that lions and buffalo live in the reserve, and visitors must not leave their vehicles except at designated spots.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Buffalo Core Area, Bwabwata
- Popa Falls
- Shakawe Riverside
- Drotsky's Cabins
- Tsodilo Hills
- Sepupa Swamp Stop
- Okavango Panhandle Houseboats
- Seronga Mokoro Trips