Nkasa Rupara (Mamili) National Park

Getting There

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Anthony is the author of the 'Botswana & Namibia' Lonely Planet guide.

Nkasa Rupara National Park (formerly Mamili National Park) is 1,200km/745mi from the capital, Windhoek. It is located in the Zambezi Region (formerly Caprivi Strip). Few tours visit the park, so it’s most often embarked upon as a self-drive safari. Visitors are advised to drive in convoy with at least two robust 4x4 vehicles, as the park is very remote. Roads are often inaccessible during the Wet season (November to April).

Most trips (either self-drive or organized tours) begin in Windhoek by way of Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH), which is 40km/25mi east of the city. Some visitors choose a fly-in safari, using charter flights between parks and lodges. Charter flights are generally booked by your tour operator as part of your tour package.

FlyNamibia offers domestic flights from Windhoek to the town of Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi Region. From there it’s a 2- to 3-hour* drive to the park. Another option is to fly into Kasane or Maun (both in Botswana) and combine a visit to Nkasa Rupara with time in northern Botswana.

*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.

Nkasa Rupara Safaris