Nambwa Campsite (African Monarch)

Inside the Bwabwata National Park, making for a great wild 4x4 camping exploration. We have moved our Nambwa Campsite to a new and exciting location further into the Bwabwata National Park and away from Nambwa Tented Lodge, creating a more exclusive and wilder setting.

Nambwa Campsite offers 4 exclusive sites nestled under either a majestic Jackleberry, Strangler Fig, Leadwood or Knob thorn tree right behind the Kwando Rivers‘Long Lagoon.

Each campsite has an expansive view of the vast floodplains beyond with an abundance of animals roaming these plains. 2 of the 4 campsites are more secluded and are located closer to the floodplains. Campsite 3 and 4 would be perfect for larger families or groups traveling together.

All campsites are equipped with the following:

Large camping areas with ample shade;
Kitchen with a Lapa offering extra shade or serves as a rain cover during our wetter months, double wash basins, hot water;
Bathroom with double basin, vanity, shower, toilet, hot water fueled through a donkey boiler using 70% recycled carton fire bricks made at The Sijwa Project;
Individual Solar Powered lights, a plug point for a car fridge and 2 USB charge points;
Fire pit with concrete benches surrounded with soft white sand in which to sink your feet into around the fire. Ample space to add camping chairs around the fire.
As Nambwa Campsite is in the heart of KAZA, the World’s Largest Wildlife Conservation Area, it is without a doubt, wild camping in its truest form, with local and migrant wildlife wandering through the campsites.

The campsites boast tasteful art mosaic pieces and chandeliers which have been skillfully crafted by the team at The Sijwa Project. The structures have been built or enhanced using accents of recycled materials paying tribute to all that African Monarch Lodges inspires through its Sijwa Project.

Once you have passed through the park reception gate, follow the green concrete direction triangles on which you will see Nambwa Lodge stenciled. Follow the road until you reach the Nambwa Campsite sign at a fork in the road with Nambwa Tented Lodge visible at this point. Turn right at this fork and follow this road. Do not turn off the road until you reach Long Lagoon with its hide, ahead of you. Here, turn left at the Nambwa Campsite sign and follow the road until you reach the campsite reception. Please stop here and purchase your Park Entry Permit as you will need to show this to us on arrival at Nambwa Campsite. You should expect your drive to take about 45 minutes from the Park Entrance Gate, and due to the thick sand you will definitely need a 4×4 vehicle to access Nambwa.

Please note that this is a community operated camp and it is not always possible to contact them. For camping we suggest that you just show up. No loud music after 23:00pm at night. The camp is enclosed and security is very tight at the camp.

Reportedly the ablutions are very neat and clean. Hot water is provided by donkey or solar heating. Highly recommended. Main cell network is MTC Namibia.

“Campers are still allowed to make use of the lodge facilities and book meals etc. The staff are extremely enthusiastic and the group has a geat censervation programme with the local tribe. All glass bottles are recycled and local artists create the most beautiful beads and jewellery.” - Mietsie Visser, 2021/05/28

“Due to the Nambwa Lodge that was built on this site, only 4 campsites were kept and pre-booking is essential.” - Mietsie Visser, 2016/05/19

“This Community Campsite is highly recommended.One can spend hours at your campsite watching small animals and birds playing around. Do not swim in the Kwando River as there are crocodiles. ” - Karin Theron, 2014/03/07

“Nambwa Community Restcamp provides a very good nature experience. Very beautiful and peaceful camping in a truly wild part of Namibia. For a full trip report go to http://www.linx.co.za/tripreports/nambwa/index.php” - Pieter Theron, 2009/02/22

“Nambwa Community Restcamp provides a very good nature experience. Very beautiful and peaceful camping in a truly wild part of Namibia. Nambwa <a href= "http://www.linx.co.za/tripreports/nambwa/index.php"For a full trip report</a>” - Pieter Theron, 2009/02/22

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