Mupa National Park
Park Remote Angolan park protecting savanna and wildlife
In Cunene Province, Mupa National Park protects dry savanna, seasonal riverbeds and woodland; travellers come for remote wildlife viewing and bush trekking.
How to Get to Mupa National Park #
Access is by road from Cunene province centers; travel requires coordination with provincial park authorities and sturdy vehicles. Prepare for long drives over rough roads and limited services.
Tips for Visiting Mupa National Park #
- Mupa National Park has limited visitor infrastructure; arrange park access and guides through provincial authorities in Cunene.
- Respect local Himba communities and their grazing patterns - the park overlaps traditional pastoral lands.
- Plan for remote travel: fuel, supplies and water logistics are essential in this part of Angola.
Best Time to Visit Mupa National Park #
Dry season offers the best travel conditions and wildlife visibility; the rainy season can severely constrain access.
Weather & Climate near Mupa National Park #
Mupa National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in October) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 34°C. Moderate rainfall (764 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (176 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 27°C and lows of 8°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 27°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 30°C and lows of 10°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 33°C and lows of 14°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 17°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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