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Communal Conservancies of Namibia: full list

The following is a complete listing of the Communal Conservancies of Namibia currently represented on this website. For more information about each Conservancy, please us contacts below.

!Gawachab Derived from the name of a farm that was part of the Odendaal Plan Address: PO Box 422, Keetmanshoop Enterprises:	Approximate population: 500 Main home languages: Khoekhoegowab, Afrikaans Area: 132 sq km Region: Karas Geographical features: Arid area with average annual rainfall of 100-150 mm. Fairly flat with isolated, low sand dunes in central area. Riverine woodland fringes Löwen River. Unusual or important features: Löwen River, nearby Naute Dam. Old railway station and road used mostly by tourists. Major wildlife resources: Steenbok, gemsbok, springbok, African wild cat, black-backed jackal.
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!Han /Awab Address: PO Box 135, Bethanie Enterprises: Locally manufactured crafts out of leather, semi-precious stones and other materials	Approximate population: 780 Main home languages: Khoekhoegowab, Afrikaans Area: 1,923 sq km Region: Karas Geographical features: Semi-desert area of dwarf shrub savannah. Receives about 100-150 mm average Unusual or important features: Pans and rugged terrain. Major wildlife resources: Springbok, kudu, gemsbok, steenbok, leopard, black-backed jackal, baboon, ostrich.
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!Khob !Naub Named after the !Khob !Naub Plateau Address: PO Box 2185, Keetmanshoop Enterprises: Own-use hunting; shoot-and-sell hunting	Approximate population: 5,000 Main home languages: Khoekhoegowab, Otjiherero, Afrikaans Area: 2,747 sq km Region: Karas Geographical features: Semi-desert receiving about 150 mm average annual rainfall. Sparse savannah and grasslands. Northern part dominated by plateau, eastern and western parts flat and rolling, with sand dunes towards the central area. Unusual or important features: Giant quiver trees on top of the plateau. Major wildlife resources: Steenbok, springbok.
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!Khoro !Goreb Address: Enterprises:	Area: 1,283 sq km
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//Audi Named after the eight natural springs in the conservancy area Address: PO Box 416, Khorixas Enterprises:	Approximate population: 1,000 Main home languages: Khoekhoegowab Area: 335 sq km Region: Kunene Geographical features: Average rainfall is about 300mm per year. Mountainous with lowland Mopane. Altitude ranges between 1500m-2000m above sea level Unusual or important features: Rock paintings, engravings and an attractive two kilometre long cave at Tsumamas. Major wildlife resources: Kudu, mountain zebra, gemsbok, black-backed jackal, cheetah, caracal, leopard, springbok, steenbok, warthog.
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//Gamaseb Named after the mountain used to house medicine, food and water Address: PO Box 372, Karasburg Enterprises: Own-use hunting; shoot-and-sell hunting	Approximate population: 5,000 Main home languages: Khoekhoegowab, Afrikaans, Oshiwambo Area: 1,748 sq km Region: Karas Geographical features: Semi-desert receiving about 150 mm average annual rainfall. Sparse savannah and grasslands. Landscape dominated by the flat Gamaseb Mountain in the north-west Unusual or important features: Gamaseb Mountain Major wildlife resources: Steenbok, gemsbok, springbok.
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//Huab Named after the Huab River which passes through the conservancy Address: PO Box 228, Khorixas Enterprises: Trophy hunting; own-use hunting	Approximate population: 5,000 Main home languages: Khoekhoegowab Area: 1,817 sq km Region: Kunene Geographical features: Semi-arid with less than 300 mm average annual rainfall. Mostly sparse savannah, with wooded river valleys separating hills and plains Unusual or important features: Huab River Major wildlife resources: Elephant, leopard, mountain zebra, kudu, duiker, warthog, steenbok, klipspringer, ostrich, gemsbok, springbok.
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≠Gaingu Meaning Spitzkoppe Mountain in Khoekhoegowab Address: Gaingu Conservancy, P.O. Box 357. Usakos Enterprises: Photo and wildlife safaris, rock climbing, cultural attractions, and accommodation that includes Spitzkoppe Rest Camp	Approximate population: 2,800 Main home languages: Khoekhoegowab Area: 7,677 sq km Region: Erongo Geographical features: This arid region is relatively flat with the exception of Spitzkoppe Mountain which dominates the landscape Unusual or important features: Spitzkoppe National Monument and Rössing Mountain, as well as the coastal towns of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund, which are nearby Major wildlife resources: Kudu, Oryx, Springbok, Leopard.
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≠Khoadi-//Hôas Meaning "Elephant’s Corner" in Khoekhoegowab Address: ≠Khoadi-//Hôas Conservancy, P.O. Box 119, Kamanjab Enterprises: Photo and wildlife safaris, bird watching, horseback riding, cultural attractions, and accommodation that includes Grootberg Lodge, Hoada Camp Site, and Hobatere Lodge	Approximate population: 3,200 Main home languages: Khoekhoegowab, Otjiherero Area: 3366 sq km Region: Kunene Geographical features: The Grootberg Mountains and the surrounding hills and plains, which receive 100-250 mm rain a year. Unusual or important features: The Grootberg Mountains and the Forum for Integrated Resource Management Major wildlife resources: Elephant, Black Rhino, Leopard, Mountain Zebra, Kudu, Oryx, Ostrich, Springbok, Steenbok, Giraffe, Duiker, Klipspringer, Warthog, Hyena, Jackal, Cheetah.
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African Wild Dog Named after African Wild Dogs that move through the area Address: PO Box 49, Okakarara Enterprises: Devil's Claw harvesting	Approximate population: 5,500 Main home languages: Otjiherero, Ju/'hoansi Area: 3,824 sq km Region: Otjozondjupa Geographical features: Thornveld savanna, sandy rocky area with 350-400 mm annual rainfall Unusual or important features: Holy monument places at Ozonguti and Okozonduzu, underground water resource close to ground surface in some areas of Okonodjatu pans, Ngunib omuramba. Borders commercial farms and conservancies Major wildlife resources: Wild dog, kudu, warthog, ostrich, gemsbok, eland, cheetah, leopard, vultures.
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Anabeb Named after the flowering Ana tree, one of the fastest growing indigenous trees in Namibia Address: P.O. Box 33, Kamanjab Enterprises: Photo and wildlife safaris, hiking, bird watching, cultural attractions, and accommodation that includes the Ongongo Camp Site and spring, Etendeka Mountain Camp, Palmwag Lodge, Khowarib Lodge and Khowarib Camp Site	Approximate population: 2000 Main home languages: Otjiherero, Khoekhoegowab Area: 1570 sq km Region: Kunene Geographical features: The landscape is a mix of hills, plains and wooded ephemeral river valleys. The region is arid with less than 100 mm rain per year, and is largely made up of semi-desert and sparse savanna. Unusual or important features: Khowarib Schlucht, Hoanib River, San paintings, Ongongo Spring Major wildlife resources: Elephant, Leopard, Cheetah, Mountain Zebra, Oryx, Springbok, Ostrich, Steenbok, Kudu, Klipspringer.
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Balyerwa A Yeyi name for a now dry swamp that provided residents with many natural resources Address: Balyerwa Conservancy, PO Box 2028, Ngweze Enterprises: Photo and wildlife safaris, bird watching, cultural attractions and Lianshulu Lodge	Approximate population: 2000 Main home languages: Siyeyi Area: 223 sq km Region: Caprivi Geographical features: The landscape is a mosaic of woodlands and grasslands, and the region is semi-arid with an average annual rainfall of 600 mm. Unusual or important features: Kwando River and Mudumu National Park Major wildlife resources: Elephant, Hippo, Kudu, Buffalo, Leopard, Bush Pig, Duiker, Warthog, Black-backed jackal, Lion, Hyena, Crocodile, Zebra
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Bamunu	Area: 556 sq km Region: Caprivi
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Doro !Nawas Named after the Doros Crater, which means ‘the place where rhinos roam’ Address: Doro !nawas Conservancy, P.O. Box 34, Khorixas, Namibia Enterprises: Photo and wildlife safaris, hiking, mountain biking, bird watching, cultural attractions, guided walks in the Petrified Forest, and accommodation that includes Doro Nawas Camp and Granietkop Campsite.	Approximate population: 1500 Main home languages: Khoekhoegowab Area: 4073 sq km Region: Kunene Geographical features: The landscape ranges from boulder-strewn floodplains, canyons and dry riverbeds to curious rock formations surrounded by sand dunes. Although the region is arid, with less than 100 mm rain per year, it is transformed into a carpet of golden grass and beautiful desert flowers in times of good rainfall. Unusual or important features: Petrified Forest, abundant Welwitschia plants Major wildlife resources: Elephant, Leopard, Black Rhino, Cheetah, Steenbok, Kudu, Ostrich, Giraffe, Oryx, Mountain Zebra, Springbok, Klipspringer, Duiker
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Dzoti Named after the Dzoti River Channel Address: PO Box 1532, Ngweze Enterprises: Trophy hunting	Approximate population: 1100 Main home languages: Siyeyi Area: 245 sq km Region: Caprivi Geographical features: Linyanti River with associated flood plain areas. Broad-leafed tree and shrub savannah away from the river. 550-600mm average annual rainfall Unusual or important features: The south-western corner of Dzoti borders with Mamili National Park. The Linyanti River forms the south-eastern boundary of the conservancy as well as the international border with Botswana Major wildlife resources: Elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, wild dog, spotted hyaena, black-backed jackal, hippo, crocodile, lechwe, sitatunga, bushbuck, reedbuck, kudu, common impala, roan, plains zebra, duiker, steenbok, warthog, bush pig, baboon, interesting bird life
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