Nkasa Linyanti Camp

The brand new and incredible Nkasa Linyanti Camp opened in May 2026. It offers a very different side of Namibia. Set in the remote north-east of the country, where Namibia meets Botswana and Zambia, Nkasa Rupara National Park is a lush wilderness of wetlands, rivers and seasonal floodplains, forming part of the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area.

Sometimes described as the Linyanti Swamps or Kwando Delta, the region shares the same ecosystem as Botswana’s famous Okavango Delta, but with far fewer visitors. Nkasa Linyanti is the only camp on Nkasa Island, with just six elevated canvas tents overlooking the floodplains. Each combines natural materials and understated African design with en-suite facilities, indoor and outdoor showers and a private plunge pool.

The camp’s communal areas are centred around a relaxed dining and lounge space, with a firepit for evenings beneath the stars. Fully solar-powered and designed with a low environmental impact, Nkasa Linyanti places a strong emphasis on preserving the wilderness that surrounds it.

Wildlife is exceptional, particularly during the wetter months when the floodplains fill with water. Large herds of buffalo gather alongside elephant, red lechwe, sitatunga, zebra and wildebeest, while lion, leopard and brown hyena follow the abundant antelope. Wild dogs are occasionally seen, and the waterways provide opportunities to encounter hippos and a remarkable diversity of birdlife.

With more than 430 recorded bird species, Nkasa Rupara is particularly rewarding for birders, with the possibility of seeing species such as wattled crane, Pel’s fishing owl and black crake.

Remote, peaceful and wonderfully wild, Nkasa Linyanti offers a rare opportunity to experience Namibia’s wetlands away from the crowds, while discovering an important conservation landscape where wildlife moves freely across international borders.