Four Rivers Wetlands Route
Namibia · 8–10 days · High-clearance SUV
Follow the Okavango, Kwando, Zambezi and Chobe systems through Namibia's wildlife-rich northeast.
Best season: May–October — Drier access and concentrated wildlife, while birding character changes with water levels.
Ordered route stops
- 1. Rundu — Okavango riverfront start and provisioning point.
- 2. Divundu and Popa Falls — River activities and access to nearby conservation areas.
- 3. Mahango Core Area — Compact wildlife drives along the Kavango floodplain.
- 4. Kongola and Kwando — Community conservancies, river activities and park access.
- 5. Nkasa Rupara area — Seasonal wetland wilderness best approached with local advice.
- 6. Katima Mulilo — Zambezi base, supplies and regional connections.
Suggested pacing
- Day 1: Rundu — Prepare for the northeast and spend time on the Okavango.
- Days 2–3: Divundu and Mahango — Combine a river activity with a compact park drive.
- Days 4–5: Kwando and Kongola — Choose community-run and licensed activities.
- Days 6–7: Nkasa Rupara wetlands — Adjust activities to current flood and track conditions.
- Day 8: Katima Mulilo — Finish on the Zambezi or prepare for a regional extension.
Check before travel
- Wildlife moves across roads; finish every drive before dark.
- Flood levels and park tracks are seasonal, so confirm the final approach to each stay.
Official planning sources
Planning templates only. Verify road conditions, borders, park access, weather and safety with the linked official sources before travel.
Open the interactive Four Rivers Wetlands Route route planner
