Tourists are advised that there is no electricity at Bumhill Campsite and while water is available, campers should bring their own supply of drinking water.
Deeper in the bush and requiring a four-wheel-drive vehicle for access is the lovely Nambwa Campsite. With its huge, shady trees and views down the bank of the Kwando River, Nambwa Campsite is an ideal place for pitching your tent and exploring the wildlife and bird life around the camp and in the Bwabwata National Park.
Officially opened on 14 December 2004, Nambwa Campsite has attracted guests from all over the world, including countries like Canada, The Netherlands, France and the UK. ‘Great ablution facilities, lovely spot, and friendly people’ and ‘great ambience, lots of game and great birds’ are among the glowing comments found in the guest book.
Nambwa has six private camping spots, surrounded by tall trees and affording lovely views. Four campsites are large enough to accommodate up to four vehicles and their occupants, while two campsites are reserved for one vehicle and its occupants only. Each campsite has running water, a rubbish bin and a braai place. Two separate ablution blocks with facilities for men and women are clean, spacious and well maintained.
As with Bumhill Campsite, the fees at Nambwa Campsite are very affordable. Wood can be purchased, and at times, there is a local guide who can be hired by guests to lead them into the park. Located in the Mayuni Conservancy, the Nambwa Campsite employs local community members and benefits the conservancy by helping to compensate people whose fields have been destroyed by elephants.
Supporting conservancy-run campsites in Namibia is a win-win proposition, both for the locals and for international guests.