Visitors to the area get a glimpse into authentic african lifestyles. In namibia, malaria vector susceptibility was detected to 4%. Kavango was the region with the highest poverty level in namibia, more than 50% of the population were classified as poor. As of august 20, the new division reorganization has. Ohangwena region change in poverty headcount rate, 2011 2001.
This page provides an overview of activities, highlights and sights of the kavango region. Pdf an overview of grass species used for thatching in the. Pdf an investigation of the plasmodium falciparum malaria. This unique travel route is situated in northeastern namibia. Hon dr samuel mbambo the regional governor of kavango east region welcomed all the participants to the twoday second regional land conference which was held on 1920 july 2018 at the kavango east regional council in rundu. In the kavango region, the malaria epidemic persisted, with 228 p. The kavango region is situated in the northeastern part of namibia. The first delimitation commission chaired by judge president johan strydom suggested in 1992 that namibia should be divided into regions, a number that has been amended by the 4th delimitation commission.
How far is the nearest airport from the river dance lodge in divundu. Namibia is divided into thirteen administrative regions, one of which is the kavango region where the research was conducted. You can also try a different route while coming back by adding multiple destinations. A visit of rundu, the capital of the kavango region, is worthwile as well, not only to buy required groceries for the journey. Activities and places of interest in the kavango region. Regions are sorted in alphabetical order from level 1 to level 2 and eventually up to level 3 regions.
Book your tickets online for the top things to do in kavango region, namibia on tripadvisor. It does not quite actually border zimbabwe, but the distance between the two countries is just the width of a 200meterwide riverbed at the closest point namibia demographics. Tourism in the kavangozambezi transfrontier conservation area 1 executive summary the kavangozambezi transfrontier conservation area kaza tfca is a multiobjective initiative involving parts of angola, botswana, namibia, zambia and zimbabwe. An overview of grass species used for thatching in the zambezi, kavango east and kavango west regions, namibia article pdf available november 2015 with 818 reads how we measure reads. Most state land consists of townlands, quarantine farms, national parks, irrigation farms, the alex murandi livestock farm, the hamoye state forest and the kavango cattle ranch. Many attractive campsites are found close to attractions on private and communal land like lodges, farmsteads and conservancies. To the northeast the region borders caprivi region and to the west it borders ohangwena and part of oshikoto regions. According to the 2012 namibia labour force survey, unemployment in the kavango region is 29. Bordering on angola in the kavango region of northeastern namibia, lies the town of rundu. The lodge is located between the towns of rundu kms and divundu.
The impacts of different fire frequencies on vegetation. The lodge is located next to the mahango national park and comprises of 10 bungalows and 6 safari tents, a bar and swimming pool as well as two wooden decks with view onto the okavango river. Kavango shares a border with angola in the north and botswana in the southeast. There are 14 regional councils, corresponding to the 14 regions of namibia.
Forming the border between namibia and angola for more than 400km is the okavango river, lifeline of the kavango people, who make a living from fishing, cattle farming and cultivating sorghum, millet and maize on the wide fertile plains on either side. Namibia botswana caprivi strip 50 caprivi strip angola otjihende steirandberge kaokaland 20. Kavango, also spelled okavango, geographic region, northeastern namibia. You are in okavango namibia, administrative region of level 1. Touristic attractions are the mahango national park and the buffalo park, a real insider tip. Kavango region 329 chapter 9 kavango region by maarit thiem and brian t.
The following map shows the major categories and areas of land uses in kavango. Even in namibias hinterland one will find adequate camping facilities which are a great, adventurous way of exploring a very diverse country by car. It is separated mostly by the okavango river from angola on the north, includes the western part of namibias caprivi strip to the northeast, and is bounded by botswana on the southeast and by the owambo ovamboland region on the west. Population distribution by sex and area in kavango east basic. The icon links to further information about a selected division including its population structure gender, age groups, age distribution. Kavango records highest number of malaria deaths the namibian.
The best things to do in kavango region for travel after. The perennial rivers and expansive floodplains, lush tropical vegetation and absolute abundance of game and birds make the northeast a surprising contrast to the rest of the country. The region is divided into nine constituencies, covering a total area of 48,463km2 and accounting for 5. Caprivi, or caprivi strip, a narrow strip of land in northeastern namibia. Namibia, officially the republic of namibia, is a country in southern africa named for the namib desert that is bordered by the atlantic ocean, angola, zambia, botswana, and south africa. Kavango east region, namibia population statistics. Administratively it is divided into kavango east capital rundu, and kavango west capital nkurenkuru. The book titled resistance on the banks of the kavango river looks at the historical perspective of the region situated in northeastern of namibia in a bid to bring forth the forgotten history. Fires, amongst other factors, have negative effects on biodiversity. Hwange national park, zambezi national park, victoria falls national park, kazuma pan national park, chizarira national park, matusadona national park, matetsi, deka, chete, chirisa and charara safari areas, including, bembesi, fuller, gwayi, kazuma, mzola, ngamo, panda masuwe. The comfortable mahangu safari lodge is a popular lodge in the kavango region of namibia. It stretches for around 450 km fr om rundu to botswana and zambia and is bordered by. In the centre of the kavango region lies rundu, the second largest town of namibia with more than 60.
Th e region, covering an area of about 48 456 km2, has nine constituencies. It is separated mostly by the okavango river from angola on the north, includes the western part of namibias caprivi strip to the northeast, and is bounded by botswana on the southeast and by the owambo ovamboland region on the west kavango covers an area of 16,100 square miles 41,700 square km. In these areas more than 2 million hectares of forested land burn each year. Kavango region1 see figure 1 is located in the northeastern part of namibia and shares common borders with neighbouring angola and botswana. To find the return map from rundu to kavango region, begin with entering start and end locations in calculator control and click on show return map. Region kavango east kavango west total population 2011 223 352 6 823 86529 total female 2011 118591 72936 45655 otal male 2011 104761 40874 economically activity status of population aged 15years old and above in kavango east, 2011 census 79638 economical active 50924 64. With an annual average of 500 600 mm it rains a lot compared to the rest of the country. The region is divided into nine constituencies, covering a total. The two kavango regions have recorded the highest number of malaria cases and deaths in the country, resulting in a devastating effect on the population. Although not a particularly scenic town it is situated on the kavango river and does offer some beautiful river views. The kavango region to the north east of namibia connects to the lush zambezi region, better known as the caprivi strip which it was officially until 20. As of august 20, the new division reorganization has 14. Population distribution by sex and area in kavango east. The administrative divisions of namibia are tabled by delimitation commissions and accepted or declined by the national assembly.
Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the effect of different fire frequencies on vegetation characteristics in the hamoye state forest hsf. Kavango borders to with angola in the north and botswana in the southeast, and to the namibian regions of otjozondjupa in the southwest, fouro region in the west, and caprivi in the east. The area is affectionately known by the locals as shiwangundu pearl of the kavango. Along with the reemergence of the caprivi national parks as wildlife destinations, this is increasingly one of namibias most rewarding wildlife regions. Domestically, the following regions of namibia border with kavango. Most people visit here in conjunction with time spent in the caprivi or zambezi region, and khaudum national park. Along with the reemergence of the caprivi national parks as wildlife destinations, this is increasingly one of namibia s most rewarding wildlife regions. It provides the perfect stopover when on the northern leg of your namibia holiday between etosha national park, the kavango region and the worldfamous victoria falls. This map should not be used for lifting coordinates by measuring from the grid lines, as the large scale and type of projection does not permit accuracy sufficient for road navigation. Explore kavango holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Namibia poverty mapping macroeconomic planning department. Its a narrow strip of land with plentiful game, jutting eastwards for some 450 km, bordered by botswana, angola and zambia. The shores of the okavango are inhabited by the kavango people, who are divided into five subgroups.