Reviews of Nambwa Tented Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
23 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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"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
"beautiful tented cabins above the forest"
"Nwamba lodge"
The room had a bath but the water colour was off putting." See all these reviews: 21n in Namibia
"Superb location,camp & staff"
The lodge is superb with spacious & very well equipped & supplied tents. the guiding was excellent & we had one of the best boat trips ever, seeing a host of birds & river life at close quarters. The lodge & tents are raised high off the ground, which is just as well as the site is on an elephant path.
It is quite exiting to see 20-30 elephants approaching the camp knowing that they an traverse the sit by passing under most of it. Even more exiting for the campers at ground level! we can thoroughly recommend Nambwa.
We had hoped to do some guided walking on this visit but it unfortunately was not a possible option." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana
"Lovely Accommodation"
Having crossed the border (without difficulty) into Namibia's Caprivi Strip from Botswana at Mehombo, it was an easy drive along a good road to the entrance of the Bwabwata National Park. Our guide was waiting and having left our car securely, we were taken via a game drive to Nambwa.
It is true that game density is not as high as some other national parks but we did see two of the antelope on our wish list - the Lechwe and Tsessebe - plus one drive when we came across elephant as far as the eye could see. There are also water safaris which are enjoyable. Birding was good." See all these reviews: 8n in Zimbabwe; 6n in Botswana; 4n in Namibia
"Nambwa Tented Lodge review"
Unfortunately, the service did not live up to this high standard. The staff were disorganised, other than Linda, who seemed to have to involve herself in everything to make things work. Nothing seemed to happen without asking twice, from ordering hot water for coffee in the room, getting a drink or lunch at the time requested." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
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