Mahango Core Area
Bwabwata's protected western-bank core area along the Okavango River, south of Divundu.
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Divundu, Kavango East Region, Namibia
An Okavango River town where the B8 reaches Popa Falls and the western core areas of Bwabwata National Park.
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Bwabwata's protected western-bank core area along the Okavango River, south of Divundu.
Explore Place →A small Okavango River park protecting rapids, islands, riverine forest, and rich birdlife beside Divundu.
Explore Place →Follow the river systems that distinguish northeastern Namibia: the Okavango at Rundu and Divundu, the long B8 crossing of Bwabwata, the Kwando around Kongola and Mudumu, the Chobe-Linyanti …
Follow Journey →Divundu is the practical Okavango gateway for Popa Falls and Bwabwata's Mahango and Buffalo core areas.
Several distinct river and wildlife experiences meet within a short road radius, while the B8 continues east across the broader park.
Water level changes the appearance of Popa Falls, while rain, flooding, and track conditions shape access and wildlife movement in the core areas.
The route reaches Divundu on the B8. Popa Falls and the Mahango and Buffalo core areas use separate local access roads and should be planned with current park guidance.