Mudumu National Park
National Park

Mudumu National Park

Namibia 1,010 km² (390 mi²) Est. 1990

About Mudumu National Park

Mudumu National Park protects 1,010 square kilometres of prime riverine habitat along the Kwando River in the eastern Zambezi Region. The park's floodplains, marshes, and mopane woodlands are home to large herds of elephants, buffalo, hippos, and lechwe — a semi-aquatic antelope rare elsewhere in Namibia. Mudumu is particularly valued for its role as a wildlife corridor and for its exceptional birding, with over 430 species recorded. The Kwando River frontage provides beautiful boat-based game viewing. Despite its excellent wildlife, the park receives very few visitors, offering a genuine off-the-beaten-path experience.

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Safari Tours

3.7

Avg Rating

2/5

Big Five

36

Years Protected

Highlights

  • Excellent Kwando River boat safaris
  • Outstanding birding with over 430 species
  • Rare lechwe antelope sightings
  • Virtually no other tourists

Considerations

  • High malaria risk zone
  • Very limited facilities and rough roads
  • Flooding restricts access during the wet season
  • Remote location requires long drives

Wildlife

Big Five Status

🦁

Lion

Not present

🐆

Leopard

Not present

🐘

Elephant

common

🦬

Buffalo

common

🦏

Rhino

Not present

Notable Species

Elephant

Common

Cape Buffalo

Common

Hippo

Common

Impala

Common

Wild Dog

Occasional

Fish Eagle

Common

Crocodile

Common

Red Lechwe

Common

Common Occasional Rare

Best Time to Visit

Jan
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Dec
Peak Season Good Time Less Ideal

Climate Overview

Getting There

Mudumu is accessed from the Trans-Caprivi Highway via Kongola. It is approximately 11 hours drive from Windhoek. Several lodges outside the park provide comfortable accommodation with park access.

Nearest Airport

Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA)

Nearest City

Kongola

Drive Time

11 hours