The ten tented suites at Nambwa Lodge are built on raised platforms on a wooded island near the Kwando River. The suites offer around 110m² of space and are equipped with a large king-size bed, a lounge with coffee station and an en-suite bathroom with toilet and shower.

All suites are connected to the main building via raised walkways. The lounge, dining area, fireplace, small library, souvenir store and bar are all located here. Meals are usually taken on the large deck under shady trees with a view of the waterhole in front of the lodge. A swimming pool is available as well.

Located on the banks of the Kwando river, Nambwa Lodge is nestled in the heart of the Mashi Conservancy, within Bwabwata National Park. This is a sanctuary for more than 35 large and small game species and upwards of 330 bird species. In Partnership with the Mashi Conservancy, the lodge has access to over 300,000 hectares of wilderness area.

The lodge is located approximately 10km south of Kongola. Follow the B8 from Kongola Bridge xfor a few minutes in a westerly direction and then turn south into the park. Please register at the park gate and then follow the signposts to Nambwa Lodge. The drive to the lodge takes about 30 minutes and is on sandy tracks. A 4×4 vehicle is mandatory.

Animals that may be encountered at Nambwa include elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena, sable and roan antelope, lechwe and even wild dog and cheetah.

On a boat trip, the guide looks out for the rare and shy sitatunga, which is often seen here. The river is also home to many crocodiles and hippos.

The lodge offers morning and afternoon game drives in Bwabwata National Park. As the lodge is located within the park, the game drives start right outside your door. A popular destination is the Horseshoe, an former bend of the Kwando River that is a magnet for elephants and all other animals.

The boat trips start right at the lodge and guests can reach the main river via a side channel in just a few minutes. A larger barge and a smaller flatboat are available.

After dinner night drives can be arranged for spotting nocturnal animals. Guided bush walks with an armed ranger, a visit to the Mayuni traditional village and craft market and fishing trips on the Kwando River (catch and release) are offered as well.

SwissAfrican Travel Service
Dammstrasse 27
8702 Zollikon
Zurich, Switzerland


Telephone: +41 (0)44 451 40 51