Khaudom National Park
Khaudom National Park, Nature reserve in Kalahari Desert, Namibia.
The national park extends across 3,842 square kilometers of terrain with three dry riverbeds: Nhoma, Cwiba, and Khaudum flowing through the landscape.
Established in 1989, the Khaudom National Park emerged as a protected zone within the Kavango East Region to safeguard local wildlife populations.
The territory maintains 320 bird species alongside African bush elephants, Angolan giraffes, and multiple antelope breeds in their natural environment.
From June through October, visitors experience optimal wildlife sightings, with daytime temperatures exceeding 25 degrees Celsius and night temperatures below 5 degrees.
The park encompasses dense acacia forests along riverbeds where water lilies emerge during wet periods between December and March.
Location: Kavango / Otjozondjupa
Inception: 1989
Address: Namibia
GPS coordinates: -18.83333,20.83333
Latest update: March 7, 2025 17:38
Namibia offers travelers a diverse landscape of natural wonders and historical landmarks that span vast desert plains, dramatic canyons, and protected wildlife reserves. The country's attractions range from Etosha National Park, where large herds gather at waterholes across more than 8,500 square miles (22,000 square kilometers) of protected land, to the towering red dunes of Sossusvlei rising 1,000 feet (300 meters) above white salt pans. Fish River Canyon cuts 100 miles (160 kilometers) through the southern landscape, while along the Atlantic coast, the Skeleton Coast preserves the remains of ships lost in foggy waters and hosts thriving seal colonies. Rock engravings at Twyfelfontein, created by San peoples over 6,000 years ago, document ancient wildlife and spiritual practices through more than 2,500 carvings in red sandstone. The Namib Desert, one of Earth's oldest arid regions, supports specialized wildlife and plant species that have adapted to extreme conditions over millions of years. Conservation areas like Okonjima protect cheetahs and leopards through research and rehabilitation programs, while coastal wetlands at Pelican Point and Sandwich Harbour provide feeding grounds for flamingos, pelicans, and thousands of Cape fur seals. The collection also includes Kolmanskop, a German colonial diamond mining settlement from 1908 that now stands abandoned as sand dunes gradually reclaim its buildings. These destinations demonstrate how human history, geological forces, and resilient ecosystems have shaped this southwestern African nation into a compelling destination for nature and culture enthusiasts.
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