Mahango Game Park
The Mahango Game Park (also known as the Mahango Game Reserve) is a protected area in Namibia within Bwabwata National Park. It is situated at the country's eastern border with Botswana in the flood plains of the Okavango River basin, close to the Popa Falls on the river. The Caprivi Strip encloses the western part of the park. It was established in 1986 and covers an area of 24,462 hectares (60,450 acres). With over 300 species of birds, it has been designated an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International. About two thirds of the bird species found in Namibia are located here as it includes both wetland and tropical terrestrial species of birds.
Mahango Game Park | |
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Mahango Game Park within the Caprivi flood plain | |
Map of location in Namibia | |
Location | Namibia |
Coordinates | 18°12.664′S 21°41.396′E |
Area | 24,462 hectares (60,450 acres) |
Established | 1986 |
Governing body | Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Namibia |
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