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Mahango National Park, renowned for its baobab trees, is situated south of Divundu on the Botswana border. Mahango covers an area of about 250 km2 and is separated from Bwabwata National Park by the Okavango River. Two game viewing roads provide the opportunity to view the diverse wildlife along the waterways. Guided tours can be arranged through the local establishments in the area. The dry season from June to October is best for game viewing as an abundance of wildlife come to drink from the river, while bird watching is better between November and March. Mahango National Park is open throughout the year and is open to day visitors only.
Being a small reserve with good species diversity the visitor can usually have a satisfying day’s excursion. Mahango National Park and the Buff alo Core Area of Bwabwata National Park cover 46,964 ha of wetland area that forms part of Namibia’s fifth Ramsar Site. The site covers the lower Okavango River, which forms part of the Okavango Delta Panhandle. Over 400 species of birds have been recorded; one of the largest concentrations of bird species in Namibia, and it supports vulnerable species of elephant, hippo and lion.
