Oribi
wildlife of Namibia
Introduction: Oribi (Ourebia ourebi) are very rare in Namibia where they inhabit grasslands, floodplains or lighter wetlands. They are a small antelope with a long neck and limbs with distinctive short and erect horns. They rest and take protection from predators in long grass. It is the fastest of the small antelopes and when in danger or disturbed, oribi flee with a 'rocking-horse' run.
Oribi are a vulnerable species, not entirely due to a patchy and discontinuous distribution pattern, but because they regularly poached, particularly at night when caught in the glare of headlights, they are then killed by hunting dogs. They also get entangled and snared along farm fences.
Distribution: Oribi occur in the Eastern Caprivi Strip.
Diet: A grazer and selective browser. Eats forbs and specific parts of plants, varying to location.
Colouring: The upper parts of the body are a reddish-brown colour with white underparts. The black tail is a stark contrast to the white rump.
Breeding: Single young are born after a gestation period of 210 days. The young hide and are visited by the returning female to suckle until they are weaned at about 4-5 months.
Size: An adult male stands about 0.6m at the shoulder. Weight: 14kg. The female is slightly larger than the male. Only the male has horns which are between 80-180mm long.
Caprivi Houseboat Safari Lodge
Just outside the town of Katima Mulilo lies this small river front lodge. The accommodation is rustic, the food awesome and the situation idyllic - resulting in some of the best value for money accommodation in Namibia
Chobe Savanna Lodge
Overlooking the vast Chobe floodplain's from its situation in the east Caprivi this lodge has a lot to offer visitors
Ichingo Chobe River Lodge
One of the best lodges in this area has accommodation in both traditional land based units as well as on two houseboats.
Impalila Island Lodge
This is the only place in the world where four countries meet. A wonderful Chobe destination with eight luxury chalets.
Mazambala Island Lodge
Situated on an island in the Kwando river around 4km from the trans-Caprivi highway
Nkasa Lupala Tented Lodge
Brand new lodge in east Caprivi - ideal for exploring the wetlands of the Mamili National Park
Ntwala Island Lodge
situated on three small islands this is an ultra-luxurious Chobe destination, with four suites, each with plunge pool and private guiding
Pride of the Zambezi Houseboat
A small luxurious houseboat, offers awesome game viewing, bird watching & fishing expereinces on the Chobe & Zambezi Rivers
Susuwe Island Lodge
in the Bwabwata National Park this is a perfect land and water camp with six luxury suites, each with private plunge pool
Zovu Elephant Lodge
In the far eastern Caprivi this lodge offers lots of water based activities on both the Chobe & Zambezi Rivers
