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Journey

Namibia Four Rivers Safari Route

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 wetlands at Nkasa Rupara, and the Zambezi at Katima Mulilo.

Origin

Rundu

Rundu

Begin at the Okavango River service gateway and follow the B8 east.

Car
Travel leg

Rundu to Divundu

Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.

Typical duration: 180 minutes

Home Base

Rundu

Service stop

Divundu

Divundu

Use Divundu for separate visits to Popa Falls and Bwabwata's Mahango or Buffalo core areas.

Car
Travel leg

Divundu across western Bwabwata

Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.

Typical duration: 105 minutes

Route landmark

Bwabwata National Park

Place / visit

Bwabwata National Park

Rundu Home Base

Cross the wider park on the public B8; enter wildlife-viewing core areas only through their current designated access.

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Travel leg

Bwabwata to Kongola

Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.

Typical duration: 90 minutes

Service stop

Kongola

Kongola

Leave the B8 at Kongola and prepare for the slower southern wetland roads.

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Travel leg

Kongola to Mudumu National Park

Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.

Typical duration: 60 minutes

Place / visit

Mudumu National Park

Kongola Home Base

Reach Mudumu's western access area; internal game tracks depend on current conditions.

Car
Travel leg

Mudumu to Nkasa Rupara National Park

Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.

Typical duration: 120 minutes

Place / visit

Nkasa Rupara National Park

Kongola Home Base

Follow the single access branch from near Sangwali to the park reception area.

Car
Travel leg

Nkasa Rupara National Park to Katima Mulilo

Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.

Typical duration: 195 minutes

Destination

Katima Mulilo

Katima Mulilo

Return on the same Nkasa access branch, then continue to the Zambezi Region's eastern service gateway.