Information
As the rains fall softly over the dark highland forests of southern Angola, the precious waters erode away at the landscape to form streams. Meandering down the slopes joining into powerful cascades over boulders, it finds its way down the escarpment on a journey southwards, beyond the borders of its origins.
Arriving at the vast floodplains of the Kwando River in Namibia and in the heart of KAZA – Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area, it spreads out, flowing through natural landscapes and claiming back its rightful purpose as a life-giving source. It is here where you will find the unobtrusive Nambwa Tented Lodge, nestled high amongst majestic Jackalberry, Sausage and Knobthorn trees.
Rooms
Nambwa Luxury Tented Suite
Honouring the elephants’ right of way, a timber walkway, towering above these giants, meanders through the trees and joins the ten luxurious tented suites of exquisite comfort. Tastefully decorated with natural colors and evoking a gentle balance of serenity, the decadently spacious tented suites open completely and emanate a feeling of vastness and opulence.
Beautifully appointed luxurious suites of 110 square meters. Each suite includes a private spacious viewing deck, a private lounge, double bed and en-suite bathroom. Bath and shower, personal laptop safe, mosquito netting around the bed, power sockets to charge electronics, complimentary sherry, raised walkways to main lodge, and laundry service.
Nambwa Lagoon Camp (5 rooms)
Situated on the lagoon side of Nambwa Island.The camp offers 5 Meru style tents nestled along the backwaters of the Kwando River with a view across the large floodplains and beyond.
Each suite comes with en-suite bathroom with shower, power sockets for charging equipment, outside viewing deck looking onto the floodplains.
Facilities
As dawn breaks your morning tea or coffee, together with homemade biscuits, are personally delivered to your tent by our Chef. From the privacy of your tree house deck, watch the sky illuminate with hues of purple and amber and re-energize for the days adventure ahead.
The main feature, and the heart of the lodge, is the majestic viewing deck, from where your “open to sky” dining, with rewarding views of the floodplains below, are more than often the playground for large herds of elephants, buffalo and plains game that later seek refuge and security under your tented suite for the night.
The elegant Safari Lounge creates a perfect fusion of energy and relaxation, which emphasises a sense of place. A library with a mixture of vintage artifacts and books, as well as small relics found on site while building the lodge on this historical military area, all encourage a touch and exploration.
Often, a game drive away from the lodge becomes so unnecessary as the elephants and wildlife meander through the camp. Sundowners are then enjoyed from the safety of the decks or lengthy walkways, only meters above these animals as they traverse below you and go about their feeding.
A 4×4 vehicle is necessary to access Nambwa from the Park Gate. Transfers from the gate are available. Please arrange for a transfer, if needed, at the time of booking. The above transfer rates are applicable.
Open Sky Restaurant
The “open to sky” dining with rewarding views to the floodplains below.
The locally trained Chefs illustrate their artistic flair of local and traditional influences. They delicately prepare ingredients sourced from local subsistence farmers and add spice to these culinary delights to evoke a spark of the art and elegance of fine dining.
Guests are encouraged to let us know when they make their reservations if they have any special dietary needs.
For a special occasion we would be delighted to serve a romantic dinner in the privacy of our guests’ suite on the vast deck overlooking the river or floodplains beyond.
Activities
Yoga Safari
Whether you are curious to explore ways to live a more mindful life, whether you would like to compliment your travels with time to rest and rejuvenate or you are a well-practiced Yogi seeking to further your own practice – take part in one of our yoga retreats in the heart of the world’s largest conservation area, exclusively hosted at Nambwa Tented Lodge. Please contact us to receive a complete itinerary of yoga retreats on offer.
Romantic Picnic in the Bush
Nothing tops a secluded personalized picnic under the canopy of majestic trees in the wild. A bottle of sparkling wine and a freshly prepared organic spread from our kitchen will set the scene for a truly spectacular vintage picnic safari.
