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Nambwa Tented Lodge is within the heart of the world's largest conservation area, the KAZA region and is one of only two lodges uniquely situated inside the Bwabwata National Park.
The Lodge offers ten luxurious tents nestled high in the majestic Jackalberry, Sausage and Knobthorn trees. Respecting the elephants' right of way, the lodge is built in exquisite comfort above the African wildlife. An entirely authentic walkway joins these luxurious tented suites of exquisite comfort, tastefully decorated where natural colors evoke a gentle balance of serenity. The decadently spacious tented suites open completely and emanate a feeling of vastness. From the privacy of your large open-air deck watch the sky illuminate with hues of purple and amber and reenergize for the days adventure ahead.
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Nambwa Luxury Tented Suite
Beautifully appointed luxurious suites of 110 square meters. Each suite includes a private spacious viewing deck, a private lounge, double bed and en-suite bathroom. Bath and shower, personal laptop safe, mosquito netting around the bed, power sockets to charge electronics, complimentary sherry, raised walkways to main lodge, and laundry service.
Luxury Tented Suites Double & Twins
To honour the elephants’ right of way, a timber walkway joins the 10 spacious luxury tented suites among treetops. Tastefully decorated in natural colours the suites open up completely, evoking a feeling of vastness and serenity.
• Built among the treetops
• 110 square metres of space
• 4-6 metres above the ground
• Private lounge
• En-suite bathroom with shower and bath
• Spacious viewing deck
• Mosquito nets around the beds
• Laptop safe
• Biodegradable amenities
• Wifi in main area and all guest suites
• 220V plug points, hair dryers, and fans in all tents
• Complimentary in-room mineral water
• Fresh coffee or tea delivered to your private deck
Room Facilities
Balcony , Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Family Safari Tent, Fan, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge, Mid Ensuite With Separate Shower/Toilet, Mosquito Netting, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Safe, Sahara Style Tent, Shower, Twin Bed, Vanity Cabinet, Wardrobe
Property Facilities
Accept Credit Cards, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Business Centre, Children Friendly, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service, Library, Mobile Connectivity, Outdoor Pool / Pool Deck, Parking, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mid Ensuite With Separate Shower/Toilet, Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Available Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Foreign Exchange, Laundry Service (Available), Private Vehicle (Available), Room Service
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Boating, Catch-and-release Fishing, Fine Dining, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing Hide, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Gourmet Picnic, High Tea, Night Drives, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Activities Nearby
Big 5, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Catch-and-release Fishing, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, General Sightseeing, Hiking, River Cruises, Walks (Guided)
Morning or afternoon Game Drives within the Bwabwata National Park.
As dawn breaks or the afternoon shadows lengthen our game drives depart to discover the unknown behind every bend within the Bwabwata National Park, uniquely located within the largest Conservation area in the World.
Our guides find the perfect stop to disembark and setup the morning coffee or sundowner refreshment in true legendary African style.
Duration: 3 hours
"As the midday sun retreats and the afternoon shadows lengthen we depart on a journey, an adventure to discover the unknown behind every bend. Observing every branch for a rare endemic bird, to be rewarded instead by an elusive leopard. The silence broken by the deep low rumble vibrating through the bush, which could only belong to a large herd of elephants. Out of nowhere they appear with a focused determination towards the life-giving water up ahead. Knuckles white, as I grip the seat of the game viewer, relishing the moment as a highlight of my journey through Africa."
Kids On Safari - Tailor your family holiday to include additional activities for kids including a Junior Ranger Certification.
Looking at the wonders of nature through the eyes of a child is one of the most remarkable ways to experience an African safari.
This is why we love hosting young ones at Nambwa Tented Lodge, where children with their moms and dads are accommodated at a Peter Pan Treetop Style lodge.
Moms and Dads will be free to join in with the learning, or perhaps join the variety of activities available, including game drives, boat safaris, bush walks or fishing trips. Others may simply choose to relax in the luxury of Nambwa Tented Lodge.
Bushwalk Includes a Bush Quiz & Making Reed Mats
Game Drive
Visit The Sijwa Project, Includes Bracelet Making & Wish Embedding
Tales Around the Fire
Dinner & Camping on a Private Island in the Bush
Boat Cruise & Fishing
Junior Ranger Certification & Gift
PLUS!
Treasure Hunt (Treasure Includes Ranger Backpack Made at The Sijwa Project, Branded Cap, Notebook & Pen, Water Bottle, Checklist Book)
Walking Safaris are an incredible way to experience the bush in a more personal and energetic way.
Our local guides take great delight in sharing their ancestral repertoire of medicinal uses of the flora along the way and their tales of the wild and their upbringing in this area. It is an experience, which connects and grounds any participant to our Earth.
As we are in a truly natural environment with lion, buffalo, elephants, leopard and other wildlife roaming these plains freely, we discourage guests under the age of 12.
Morning or Afternoon Boat Cruises take you drifting down the unspoilt Kwando River. You may opt for morning or afternoon boat cruises.
You may wish to enjoy your breakfast on the boat while meandering down the Kwando.
The early morning suns rays reflect off the waters edge, the soothing sound of the water as it is gently broken by the bow of the boat cutting through the waters surface. Our guides steer the boats past varied landscapes of papyrus islands and reed floodplains and get within respectful distances of hippos, crocodiles, other mammals and the varied bird species this area is known for. An informative, yet soulful experience on waterways similar to that of the Okavango Delta.
An exclusive evening drive to view the nocturnal wildlife after your sundowner stop back to the Lodge.
A Boat cruise from the Lodge to Sijwa Island, where the Sijwa host will meet our guests and guide them through the project which was established by African Monarch Lodges as part of its endeavor to be sustainable and give back to the community and conservation by protecting the natural resources and developing the local community through a biodiverse economy. It is here where guests will be entertained and be enriched with local culture as they partake in a visit to the cultural village. A walk through the permaculture plants, recycling workshops where waste such as plastic, glass and cans are turned into beautiful artefacts for sale. Guests can buy and plant trees from our indigenous tree nursery to offset their carbon emissions at the project.
The Sijwa Project has a broad vision of empowering the local community by creating jobs, preserving traditional knowledge, teaching skills and conserving the surrounding environment through a variety of proposed activities. With the highest rate of unemployment in Namibia found in the Zambezi Region, the owners of African Monarch Lodges, carefully structured a project that will address some of these problems through a holistic approach. This bold project is multi-faceted and in the end self-sufficient. The Sijwa Project is the re-purposing and re-inventing of all recyclable waste from the African Monarch Lodges and from the local community, into exquisite saleable craft and art. It’s an organic permaculture nursery to supply food for local people and lodge guests (mitigating the air and road miles lodge food usually travels). It’s also a cultural village, artisanal skills training center, a beehive project, a free-range egg scheme and a junior ranger-training venue. Plus, it’s an indigenous tree nursery for visitors to buy and plant a tree to offset their carbon footprint, looked after by a local ‘tree guardian’.
We set a magical bush brunch on a private island under majestic trees which creates an authentic African Experience. Our Chef prepares eggs and bacon on the fire and an elaborate continental buffet is served.
Our management and staff take great pleasure in setting up these special experiences in the bush for our guests who are on honeymoon or celebrating a Birthday or Anniversary as well as for private parties or families travelling together.
For those specials occasions or celebrations we create the perfect experience at sunset at a prime location inside the park.
The famous Horseshoe Lagoon, with its vast herds of elephants is the most sought after spot for a sundowner and fresh homemade healthy snacks after an afternoon’s game drive. The evening’s warm starter is served whilst sitting barefoot in the sand soaking up the breathtaking sunsets together with hippos and large herds of elephants silhouetted over the water. An exclusive night drive, while viewing the nocturnal wildlife, takes you back home where a delicious meal awaits your guest.
Nothing tops a secluded personalized picnic under the canopy of majestic trees in the wild. A bottle of sparkling wine and a freshly prepared organic spread from our kitchen will set the scene for a truly spectacular vintage picnic safari.
Our enchanting Retreats in the Wild offer a variety of modalities embedded in pristine wilderness locations.
Hosted by Tinolla, owner of African Monarch Journeys, together with carefully selected facilitators, you will be guided through inner journeys that will inspire on multiple levels.
Depending on the focus of the retreat you choose, you may unleash creative energy through art or writing projects, experience healing through yoga, mindfulness or emotional freedom work, embark on shamanic journeys beside hippo pools, or simply enjoy the opportunity to reset mind, body and soul through stillness, nature and food.
You will also be creating memorable moments as you explore the area on foot, by boat or vehicle. You will be carried and embraced by your facilitator and our experienced team throughout.
https://www.africanmonarchjourneys.com/retreats/
Open Sky Restaurant
The “open to sky” dining with rewarding views to the floodplains below.
Our locally trained Chefs illustrate their artistic flair of local and traditional influences. They delicately prepare ingredients sourced from local subsistence farmers and add spice to these culinary delights to evoke a spark of the art and elegance of fine dining.
Guests are encouraged to let us know when they make their reservations if they have any special dietary needs.
For a special occasion we would be delighted to serve a romantic dinner in the privacy of our guests' suite on the vast deck overlooking the river or floodplains beyond.
