Kaokoland
Wildlife & Animals
Namibia Parks
Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the 'Botswana & Namibia' guide.
Kaokoland is not, primarily, a wildlife destination. The very remote desert wilderness doesn’t support large populations of animals, but gemsbok, springbok and Hartmann's mountain zebra are scattered throughout the area. The Kunene River, which forms the border between Namibia and Angola, harbors many nile crocodiles as well as a few hippos.
Wildlife Highlights
Although most visitors don’t come here to see wildlife, everybody hopes to catch a glimpse of the sought after desert elephant. They are, however, easier to track further south in the more accessible Damaraland region. The area is home to a wide variety of small reptiles including the endemic desert chameleon.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife viewing is hit-and-miss throughout the year. Therefore, Kaokoland is best visited in the cooler, temperate months of May through September.
