Smith's Red Rock Rabbit
wildlife of Namibia
Introduction: Smith's red rock rabbit (Pronolagus rupestris) is the smallest of southern Africa's 3 rock rabbits with Jameson's red rock rabbit being Namibia's only other species. It is nocturnal and will forage within close range of its habitat of rocky hillsides.
Distribution: Rocky habitats of the lower central highlands from the Orange River north as far the Rehoboth region.
Diet: Green sprouting grass.
Colouring: Reddish-brown fur interrupted on the upperparts by a black grizzling. It has grey cheeks. The dark brown bushy tail has a black tip.
Breeding: Females give birth to 1 or 2 kittens. During the gestation period of 35 to 45 days, grass and fur-lined nests are built in small holes in the ground for birthing.
Weight: 1.6kg.
Epupa Falls Lodge A tented 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
Kapika Waterfall Lodge
On a hill above the Kunene river, the lodge has tremendous views of the surrounding area and looks towards the Epupa Falls
Kunene River Lodge
An excellent lodge in a remote location on the banks of the Kunene River, for those interesting in birding, relaxing or 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 over Kaokoland -a real desert oasis
