Kaokoland Rock Dassie
wildlife of Namibia
Introduction: This species known as the Kaokoland rock dassie (Procavia welwitshii) has a limited distribution as indicated in its name. It is also associated with rocky areas like its close relative the rock dassie and its habitual requirements are identical. In most other respects they are similar to the rock dassie.
Distribution: The more scattered rocky outcrops of Kaokoland and in piles of loose boulders.
Diet: They browse on stunted bushes and annuals or grasses that grow in their terrain habitat.
Colouring: Varies within populations and localities but may be brown, yellowish-brown or fawn.
Breeding: The average litter is 2 or 3, occasionally 4. Little else is known of their reproductive habits.
Size: Kaokoland rock dassies have a head and body length of about 46cm and have slightly shorter hind feet of the rock dassie.
Epupa Falls Lodge A luxury camp on the banks of the Kunene River close to Epupa Falls and Himba settlements
Fort Sesfontein
On the border between Kaokoland and Damaraland this fort was built at the same time as the fort of Namutoni in Etosha
Kunene River Lodge
An excellent lodge in a remote location on the banks of the Kunene River, for those interesting in river rafting this lodge is an absolute must
Ohakane Lodge
One of the oldest lodges in the Kaokoland area, from here guest can visit Himba villages and other areas of interest in Kaokoland
Okahirongo Elephant Lodge
Near the tiny settlement of Puros, this luxury lodge offers you the ability to search for the desert adapted elephants
Okahirongo River Camp
On a hillside overlooking the Kunene River this small intimate camp offers accommodation for a maximum of 14 people.
Opuwo Country Lodge
This is one of the newer lodges in Opuwo - it has beautiful views pver Kaokoland -a real desert oasis
