Kavango Region

This former region in northern Namibia stretched along the Angola border and featured forests and farmland clustered around the Kavango River. The area was organized around the river, with settlements that benefited from its waters and the surrounding land.

The area served as a single administrative zone until 2013 when the government divided it into two separate districts. This split created Kavango East and Kavango West, which now operate as independent regional units.

Communities along the Kavango River relied on farming and fishing as their main livelihood, while craftspeople shaped local wood into furniture. These practices still define village life and show how closely people are connected to their natural surroundings.

The main road linked Rundu to Grootfontein and provided access to the region's main towns, while smaller roads connected villages and farmland. Visitors should expect varying road conditions and plan travel arrangements in advance.

The area received more rainfall than other parts of Namibia, making it more suitable for farming and forestry in an otherwise dry country. These favorable conditions supported a denser population and stronger economic activity than the arid zones around it.

Capital city: Rundu

Website: http://kavangorc.com.na

GPS coordinates: -17.91667,19.75000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:49