Mangetti National Park
National Park Protected wildlife reserve in Kavango East
Sparse woodlands and savanna in northeastern Namibia draw game-drive and birdwatching visitors to Mangetti National Park, where community concessions and lodges stage wildlife viewing safaris from the Kavango East corridor.
How to Get to Mangetti National Park #
Closest regional hub is Rundu; most visits begin there. From Rundu, the park is reached by unpaved regional roads - a sturdy 4x4 is strongly recommended. Arrange transport and guiding in Rundu; local operators can collect visitors and often know which waterholes currently hold animals.
Tips for Visiting Mangetti National Park #
- Bring a reliable 4x4 or arrange transport from Rundu - many roads into Kavango East are sandy after rains.
- Hire a local guide from Rundu to navigate permit requirements and to find waterholes where wildlife concentrates.
- Plan for early mornings and late afternoons - temperatures soar during the day and wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.
Best Time to Visit Mangetti National Park #
Mangetti National Park lies in Namibia's Kavango East region and is primarily accessed from the regional hub of Rundu. The park is a remnant patch of miombo and woodland country where dry-season waterholes draw elephants, antelope and a variety of birds.
Weather & Climate near Mangetti National Park #
Mangetti National Park's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in October) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 34°C. Moderate rainfall (510 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (136 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 7°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 7°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 33°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is the warmest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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