Mahangu National Park
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2394 reviews Best choiceMahangu National Park
Mahangu National Park is one of Namibia’s best-kept secrets—lush, wild, and deeply soulful. Located in the Caprivi Strip near the Okavango River, it offers a refreshing contrast to the country’s desert heartlands. Here, the land pulses with life: elephants wandering through grasslands, hippos grunting in the river, and fish eagles calling overhead.
Mahangu offers a deeply personal safari experience. There are no gates or fences—just winding dirt tracks, open landscapes, and the thrill of spotting wildlife in their natural rhythm. Over 400 bird species thrive here, alongside rare antelopes like sitatunga and roan.
But Mahangu isn’t just a place to visit—it’s a place to feel. The air is heavy with birdsong, the sunsets paint the sky in gold, and the stillness leaves space for reflection. It’s not about rushing through—it’s about arriving fully. In Mahangu, nature doesn’t perform—it simply is, and that’s the beauty.
Africa
Namibia
English
Namibian Dollar
2 Seasons (Wet & Dry)
53°F / 12°C
86°F / 30°C
GMT+2
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Best Time to Visit Mahangu National Park
The Best Time to visit Mahangu National Park is during the dry season from May to October, when wildlife is most visible and the roads are more accessible. As the floodplains recede and water sources shrink, animals naturally gather near the Okavango River, offering unforgettable sightings of elephants, hippos, antelope, and birds—all in their natural rhythm.
This season brings clear skies, mild temperatures, and golden light—perfect for photographers and peaceful game drives. The park feels alive yet uncrowded, inviting you to take your time and truly connect with the landscape.
While the green season (November to April) has its own magic, with lush vegetation and incredible birdwatching, some areas may be harder to reach due to rain. Still, it’s a quieter, more intimate time for those seeking solitude and colour. No matter when you go, Mahangu offers raw beauty, stillness, and a deep sense of nature’s timeless flow.
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Had a fantastic tour across Southern Africa with Thula, he was very professional and very informative throughout our tour.
Aug 2021Basil Mapfumo
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We’ve just come back from our great trip in Victoria Falls and Chobe national park in Botswana. The company who arranged this trip was Supertime African Tours and our guide was Tula.
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This trip was marvellous : accomodations,games..Thula knows a lot about the way of live of the animals and so knows were to find them.
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Ile-de-France, France