By Marita van Rooyen Although independent from the mother organisation Open Africa, the Kavango Open Africa Route (KOAR) forms part of the larger idea to utilise […]
The Kavango and Zambezi feel wild and untamed. Visitors to the area get a glimpse into authentic African lifestyles. The perennial rivers and expansive floodplains, lush tropical vegetation and absolute abundance of game and birds make the northeast a surprising contrast to the rest
of the country.
Rièth van Schalkwyk followed the whim of a family member to break the tradition of Christmas at the seaside, packed the camper for two weeks of slow travel and camped on the banks of the Kavango, Zambezi, Chobe and Kwando to discover the magic of looking closer and staying longer.
Bwabwata National Park is a place unlike any other and its lush woodlands and waterways – with the plethora of game, fish, plants and birdlife it supports – are by far the key attraction. One of the area’s many hidden treasures can be found at Ndhovu Safari Lodge.