Mudumo National Park, often referred to in holiday brochures as Mudumu, indicates the same lush area on the Eastern border of the Caprivi Strip. This popular vacation destination requires some expertise in 4x4 navigation as there is some off-road driving, but this only adds to the safari experience.

Dense savannah and mopane woodland characterise the Mudumo, which stretches across a vast area of 1010 square kilometres. In contrast to other parts of Namibia it is lush and swampy, bordered by the Kwando River to the west. The wildlife thus includes some rarely seen water antelope; the amphibious sitatunga and the red lechwe. Their hooves have adapted to manage Mudumo's swampy terrain and the sitatunga is a good swimmer.

Another rare sighting is the recent return of the wild dog to the area and in February 2008, a litter of six pups was spotted in the Park. In addition to the antelope and dogs, buffalo, Burchells' zebra, elephants, hippos and crocodiles are also on offer. Tiger fishing on the Kwando River is a further holiday attraction. However the area is a high risk malaria area, so take the necessary precautions when on safari.

Birdlife abounds with some 430 species of bird. Some of the more extraordinary include the Slaty egrets, white-rumped babblers, greater swamp warblers, chirping cisticolas, swamp boubous, black coucals, coppery tailed and Senegal coucals, wattled cranes, pink throated longclaws, pygmy geese, knob-billed duck, lesser gallinules, African and lesser Jacana.

On many a safari itinerary, the beautiful Lianshulu private lodge, within the park’s borders and the Cape Kwando, just outside the park, add glamour and luxury to your vacation, and safaris include day and night game drives, guided walks and boat trips as well as and sunset cruises on the Kwando River. Mudumo is a diverse and game-rich safari destination – a worthwhile inclusion on any Namibian holiday.