Although sometimes harder to spot than in the drier parks of Namibia, there is a great deal of wildlife in the Zambezi Region (formerly Caprivi Strip). Animals are attracted to the lush vegetation and permanent water sources. and are plentiful, and there are lots of predators. There are no rhinos, but other animals to look out for include , and .
Wildlife Highlights
The Zambezi Region has some magnificent permanent marshes and is flooded for part of the year. This creates a perfect habitat for water-loving animals, which are scarce in the rest of the country. and are abundant in the rivers. Antelope, such as , and the rare , thrive in the marshes. Bwabwata National Park also has and . There is plenty of food for the growing population of resident .
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife viewing in the Zambezi Region is best during the cooler, dry months from May to September. In the Wet season (November to April), animals disperse and the vegetation tends to be very thick, which makes spotting animals harder. The roads can also become impassable at this time.
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