Mangetti National Park

National Park

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.

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Mangetti National Park essentials

Country: Namibia
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Dollar ($)
Language: English
Emergency: 1011

Mangetti National Park at a Glance

When to Go

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.

Dry season
May-October · 20-30°C daytime
Best for wildlife viewing: roads are firmer and animals concentrate at fewer water sources.
Wet season
November-April · 25-33°C with high humidity
Lush vegetation and many bird species breeding, but expect impassable tracks after heavy rains.

Weather & Climate near Mangetti National Park

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 44 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 19° - 31° 25° 136 mm partly cloudy 58% 2.1 m/s 2.9 extreme 13.0h
February Very Good 18° - 30° 24° 120 mm partly cloudy 61% 2.1 m/s 2.8 extreme 12.6h
March Excellent 17° - 30° 24° 82 mm partly cloudy 60% 2.2 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.1h
April Excellent 15° - 30° 22° 32 mm some cloud 49% 2.0 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.6h
May Ideal 11° - 28° 19° 3 mm clear 36% 2.1 m/s 1.6 very high 11.1h
June Ideal 7° - 26° 17° 0 mm clear 33% 2.2 m/s 1.3 high 10.9h
July Ideal 7° - 26° 16° 0 mm clear 30% 2.5 m/s 1.3 high 11.0h
August Ideal 10° - 29° 20° 1 mm clear 23% 2.4 m/s 1.5 high 11.4h
September Ideal 15° - 33° 24° 3 mm clear 19% 2.5 m/s 1.8 very high 11.9h
October Ideal 18° - 34° 26° 24 mm mostly sunny 24% 2.9 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.4h
November Excellent 19° - 33° 26° 45 mm partly cloudy 39% 2.7 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.9h
December Very Good 19° - 32° 26° 64 mm partly cloudy 50% 2.4 m/s 2.8 extreme 13.1h
Getting There & Around

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.