Reviews of Nambwa Tented Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
18 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Nambwa Tented Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

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"Nambwa Tented Lodge review"
Our Guide Cameron was enthusiastic and knowledgeable making the whole experience even better. Sadly, we didn't see any Lion or Leopard but they were definitely around. We did see an Aardwolf however which was amazing. The Fishing was fun even though my husband and daughter failed to catch a tiger fish and the Carmine bee-eaters spectacular. The Sijwa tour was very interesting and worth the trip although we spent too much but all in a good cause!
Anyone interested in birds this lodge is a must. The game drives we full of wildlife we especially enjoyed the elephants playing in the lake as the sun went down. We would certainly recommend this lodge to anyone probably one of the highlights of our trip." See all these reviews: 5n in Namibia

Buffalo
10 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
1 sighting

Hippo
10 sightings

Sable antelope
10 sightings

Wildebeest
1 sighting
"Nambwa Tented Lodge > five+ star all the way"
The collection from park gate was seamless and punctual. After leaving the car in the park’s HQ we were taken by Cameron (our guide) back to camp.
However, the journey took much longer because our guide discovered that we were interested in birds. 😊
Consequently, we stopped numerous times as many birds were new to us. He saw a racquet-tailed roller (an early visitor) - a first for him in 2022 - and a 'lifer' for us. 😊
Cameron went beyond his role simply as a guide to satisfy our wishes. (This would not have been possible if other guests were present).
We suspect that he enjoyed looking for anything other than the usual requests for four-legged animals.
The welcome at camp, when we eventually arrived, was excellent, as was the accommodation.
An evening drive proved fruitful for us, in fact all the river cruises and drives delivered stunning sightings and for us, birds that we hadn’t ever seen 😊
We had an early morning drive, investigating areas seen on the evening drive. Cameron asked whether we would like to track an hyena.. !!!!
YES !!!
So for 90 minutes we / Cameron followed this Hyena’s tracks across the plains. Then they disappeared. ☹
Ever the optimist I suggested that it had left the deep sand trail up onto the bank. and a few hundreds of metres later it re-joined the track 😊
Just a couple of minutes later a (female) hyena bounded across the track. Cameron was over the moon having tracked it for 90 minutes 😊
Success for guests and guide 😊
The meals were simply outstanding. The service throughout was first class and very friendly.
Thank you to every one at Nambwa, especially Cameron for listening to our wishes and accommodating them.
This is a camp that we strongly recommend to Caprivi visitors. It was simply superb for staff, guides, accommodation, meals and activities. Undoubtedly great !" See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana

Buffalo
10 sightings

Elephant
8 sightings

Giraffe
4 sightings

Hippo
4 sightings

Sable antelope
1 sighting

Spotted Hyena
1 sighting

Zebra
5 sightings
"Nambwa Tented Lodge review"
Amazing staff and rooms/facilities, as well as a lot of wildlife and almost no crowds. 4 of the big 5 (no rhinos, but the rest of Namibia has a lot of those), as well as dogs and lots of birds.
One of the best stays on my trip across Namibia." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana

Buffalo
10 sightings

Eland
10 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
1 sighting

Roan antelope
1 sighting

Sable antelope
1 sighting

Wild dog
10 sightings

Wildebeest
1 sighting

Zebra
1 sighting
"Such a beautiful place"
We were so very fortunate in having Cameron as our guide and even more fortunate when Edmund accompanied him. Their knowledge and enthusiasm for all aspects of the flora and fauna, their willingness to share their knowledge, to search for the things we wanted to see with such patience and determination, their courtesy, their obvious desire to give us the very best - and safe - experience we could have, all combined to make our drives in this area better than we could have ever hoped for. So very, very enjoyable.
Our time at Nambwa is one we will remember with great fondness for a very long time; this was the hardest of places to leave." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana

Buffalo
2 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
1 sighting

Hippo
10 sightings

Sitatunga
1 sighting
"Nambwa Tented Lodge review"
Our guide for 4 days was Alphius- a lovey knowledgable guide.
Fabulous spacious tented room. Loved the high walkways - elephants came through the camp one evening and we were able to observe them silently from above, we were so close to them.
Delicious food - all meals.
We visited The Sijwa Project which I would highly recommend.
Would love to return again one day." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
4 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Lion
2 sightings

Sable antelope
1 sighting

Wildebeest
1 sighting
"Really enjoyable 3 night stay."
Definately the best guide in Alphieus (/) of the whole trip and as with all of the guides absolutely brilliant eyesight, not only in front of them but at the sides as well.
I suspect that if an animal crept up from behind they would see that too." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia

Eland
1 sighting

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
1 sighting

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Roan antelope
1 sighting

Sitatunga
Multiple sightings

Wild dog
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
1 sighting

Zebra
1 sighting
"Another highlight!"

Buffalo
10 sightings

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Sable antelope
5 sightings

Sitatunga
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Amazing treetop location."
Lots of animals near the lodge and in the reserve itself. Highly recommended - would definitely return to Nambwa." See all these reviews: 21n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe

Elephant
5 sightings

Giraffe
1 sighting

Hippo
5 sightings

Sable antelope
1 sighting

Sitatunga
1 sighting
"Luxury at Nwambw Tented Lodge"
special thanks to Eustace, great ranger/ guide thought us much about his culture besides the wildlife." See all these reviews: 14n in Botswana; 4n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe

Buffalo
10 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
8 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Wildebeest
3 sightings

Zebra
6 sightings
"Nambwa Tented Lodge review"
The drives (by boat, on foot and in the car) were all excellent with much wildlife on display." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana

Buffalo
6 sightings

Eland
1 sighting

Elephant
5 sightings

Giraffe
2 sightings

Hippo
1 sighting

Roan antelope
4 sightings

Sable antelope
1 sighting

Sitatunga
2 sightings

Wildebeest
5 sightings

Zebra
6 sightings
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