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Khaudum

Namibia Kavango East Region National Park

About Khaudum

The Khaudum is a National Park in Namibia in the provinces of Kavango East Region. The park was established on 01.01.1989 and covers an area of 3.842 km². The Khaudum offers the possibility of self-drive safaris.

The park is situated in the north-east of the country, in the area of the Kalahari Sand Lake. Khaudum is an untouched game reserve and difficult to access, as it is hardly developed for tourism. The park is mainly recommended for experienced 4x4 drivers who drive in convoy.

General information
Biodiversity Sighting conditions
Very high Okay
  • 300Bird species
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Official Name

Khaudum

Provinces

Kavango East Region

Area

3.842 km2

Foundation

1989-01-01

Vegetation

No information

Habitats

Forest,Grassy plains

Big Five-reserves

No

Self-drive-reserve

No

Entrance gates

1

Highlights

The park is situated in the north-east of the country, in the area of the Kalahari Sand Lake. Khaudum is an untouched game reserve and difficult to access, as it is hardly developed for tourism. The park is mainly recommended for experienced 4x4 drivers who drive in convoy.

Landscape

The main habitat of the Khaudum is the Forest.

The vegetation is mostly dense and diverse with large baobab trees dominating the landscape. Between the forested areas there are grassy enclaves that are excellent for wildlife watching. The sandy sea of the Kalahari Sand Lake is criss-crossed by dry watercourses in many places.

Entrance gate
Name Location
Sikereti South
General information
Biodiversity Sighting conditions
Very high Okay
  • 300Bird species
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The best travel time for Khaudum
The best travel time

Overview
Weather and climate

Excellent Good Okay Poor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Best tavel time

June (Beginning) - September (End)


Dry time

May (Beginning) - October (End)

Climate

chilly-hot


Tavel time

November (Beginning) - April (End)

Climate

mild-hot


High season

July (Beginning) - November (End)


Low season

July (Beginning) - November (End)


Risk of Malaria

October - April

The climate in Khaudum is warm. The rainy season takes place from Beginning November to End April The dry season first extended over the months from Beginning May to End October inclusive. The best time to tour is Beginning June End September.

In general, winter in Khaudum lasts from May to October and summer from November to April. Winter is usually dry and cool and summer is more humid and hot.

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Overview
Top animal species

The Khaudum is home to 0 mammals such as African Wild Dog, Cheetah, Common eland, Elephant, Giraffe as well as 300 bird species, 0 reptile species, 0 fish species and 0 amphibian species. The Khaudum provides Very high conditions for wildlife viewing.

African Wild Dog

African Wild Dog

Cheetah

Cheetah

Common eland

Common eland

Elephant
Big Five

Elephant

Giraffe

Giraffe

Greater Kudu

Greater Kudu

Hippopotamus

Hippopotamus

Leopard
Big Five

Leopard

Lion
Big Five

Lion

Oryx

Oryx

Ostrich

Ostrich

Side-striped Jackal

Side-striped Jackal

Spotted hyena

Spotted hyena

Warthog

Warthog

Wildebeest

Wildebeest

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