Namibia

Kongola

The Kwando River runs close to Kongola. Namibia becomes greener, wetter and wilder here, with Mudumu National Park and Botswana nearby.

View trips from the region

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Namibia gets greener here.

Kongola lies on the Trans Caprivi Highway in the Zambezi Region. The village is a practical waypoint on routes between Bagani, Rundu, Kasane and Chobe.

The Kwando River flows west and south of Kongola. Its water attracts wildlife and gives this part of Namibia a much greener character than many other regions.

In Kongola itself, you can refuel and restock before continuing the journey.

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Mudumu is close enough for a game drive.

Game drives into Mudumu National Park are arranged from the Kongola area. The park lies within the same water-rich landscape of the Zambezi Region.

Driving through the region, you notice how quickly Namibia changes. Riverine woodland, open plains and water merge into one another.

That makes Kongola more than a fuel stop. It can be worth staying an extra night before moving on.

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View trips from the region

What you can do in and around Kongola:

  • Boat trip on the Kwando River
  • Sunset cruise
  • Game drive in Mudumu National Park
  • Birdwatching
  • Stay at Camp Kwando

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Self-drive trips in the region

Namibia
Namibië Self Drive 14 Dagen - Lodge only
14
days
from
1240
1240
p.p.
Red sand dunes stretching as far as the eye can see. Rugged rock formations rising from the desert. And elephants gathering to drink at a waterhole in Etosha. On this self-drive journey, you discover just how varied Namibia can be. You travel along endless gravel roads in your 4x4, explore rugged Damaraland and spend three days on self-drive safaris. And after a day of adventure? A comfortable bed awaits at your lodge or B&B. It's a chance to experience Namibia up close, without having to camp.
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Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls self drive
19
days
from
1990
1990
p.p.
The sun rises over the dunes of Sossusvlei. An elephant appears at a waterhole in Etosha. And further along, the lush landscapes of the Okavango and Chobe await. Over these nineteen days, you travel through three countries, with the freedom to make your own choices along the way. You camp in remarkable places, swap gravel roads for 4x4 tracks and finish with two nights at Victoria Falls. The final stretch? You can leave the driving to someone else.
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Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Windhoek - Victoria Falls self-drive
19
days
from
1990
1990
p.p.
A lion beside the track. An elephant slowly crossing your path. And at night, the sounds of the bush, right beside your rooftop tent. On this self-drive journey, you travel from Namibia's desert landscapes to Botswana's national parks, where the adventure takes on a new dimension. For four days, you venture deep into the wilderness, tackling rugged sandy tracks and staying at unfenced campsites. Your journey ends at Victoria Falls. You return your 4x4 in Kasane and leave the final stretch to someone else.
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