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Wildlife & Animals in Kaokoland

Kaokoland Safaris Namibia

Remote Kaokoland is not primarily a wildlife destination and doesn’t support large populations of animals. But you’ll likely see , and scattered throughout the area. The Kunene River, which forms the border between Namibia and Angola, harbors many as well as a few .

  • Abundant
  • Common
  • Occasional
  • Rare
  • None
Elephant
Very Rare
Giraffe
Rare
Hippo
Very Rare
Buffalo
None
Zebra
Rare
Wildebeest
None
White Rhino
None
Black Rhino
Very Rare
Lion
Very Rare
Leopard
Very Rare
Cheetah
Very Rare
Hyena
Very Rare
Wild Dog
None

Wildlife Highlights

Although most visitors don’t come to Kaokoland to see wildlife, everybody hopes to catch a glimpse of the sought-after . They are, however, easier to track farther south in the more accessible Damaraland region. are also present in and around some of the river valleys, but they’re difficult to see. The area is home to a wide variety of small reptiles, including the .

Best Time for Wildlife Viewing

Wildlife viewing is hit-and-miss throughout the year. However, the best time overall is during the Dry season (May to October), especially in the cooler, temperate months from May to September. If you’re here for the birding, visit during the Wet season (November and April), when species are present.


Wildlife Photos

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