According to the 2012 namibia labour force survey, unemployment in the kavango region is 29. Photo about travel, kavango, natural, human 52089403. Th e region, covering an area of about 48 456 km2, has nine constituencies. Within namibia are four different landscapes, the namib desert, the central plateau, the kalahari desert and the kavango and caprivi region. 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.
Current life along the okavango river namibia safari and. Visitors to the area get a glimpse into authentic african lifestyles. Kavango, also spelled okavango, geographic region, northeastern namibia. Kavango was the region with the highest poverty level in namibia, more than 50% of the population were classified as poor. A map of namibia showing kavango region strohbach and. Along with the reemergence of the caprivi national parks as wildlife destinations, this is increasingly one of namibia s most rewarding wildlife regions. 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. This unique travel route is situated in northeastern namibia.
Share any place, address and postal code search, weather, ruler on yandex map. It stretches for around 450 km fr om rundu to botswana and zambia and is bordered by. The shores of the okavango are inhabited by the kavango people, who are divided into five subgroups. Kavango region, kavango region, namibia weather and radar. Namibia is a country in southern africa whose western border is the atlantic ocean. 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. 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. Airports and seaports, railway stations and train stations. The kavango people practice agriculture on the narrow strip of fertile soil along the kavango river, from which they harvest large numbers of fish. Region and city list of namibia with capital and administrative centers are marked. The area is affectionately known by the locals as shiwangundu pearl of the kavango. Use this map type to plan a road trip and to get driving directions in namibia. Namibia is located on the southwestern atlantic coast of the african subcontinent. Here are some of our favourite videos on namibia that are great for sharing on your.
As of august 20, the new division reorganization has. This place is situated in okavango, namibia, its geographical coordinates are 17 56 0 south, 19 46 0 east and its original name with diacritics is rundu. The namib desert is one of the oldest deserts in the world, believed to have been around for approximately fortytwo million years. Interactive weather map allows you to pan and zoom to get unmatched weather details in your local neighbourhood or half a world away from the weather channel and. Free namibia editable map free powerpoint templates. Kavango east region, kavango west region, khomas region. Regions are sorted in alphabetical order from level 1 to level 2 and eventually up to level 3 regions. Accounting, controlling, finance 7 apply accounting, controlling, finance filter health and social professions 1 apply health and social professions filter hr, training 4 apply hr, training filter it, new technologies 16 apply it, new technologies filter legal 0 management 8 apply management filter marketing, communication 11 apply marketing, communication filter. Kavango region 329 chapter 9 kavango region by maarit thiem and brian t. Browse the most comprehensive and uptodate online directory of administrative regions in namibia. Each of the 14 regions in namibia is further subdivided into electoral constituencies. The route roughly stretches from nkurunkuru in the west to divundu in the east. You are in okavango namibia, administrative region of level 1.
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. Road map of namibia, plans of cities and parks of namibia to prepare your trip. In the centre of the kavango region lies rundu, the second largest town of namibia with more than 60. 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. Erongo hardap karas kavango kunene ohangwena omaheke franchisee owner instructor at kumon math and english centre 04.
Regions of namibia are kunene region, omusati region, oshana region, ohangwena region, oshikoto region, kavango west, kavango east, zambezi region, erongo region, otjozondjupa region, omaheke region, khomas region, hardap. Enter your keywords retain current filters 71 elements trouve. The lodge is located between the towns of rundu kms and divundu. Rundu is the capital of the kavangoeast region, northern namibia, on the border with angola on the banks of the kavango river about m above sea level. The administrative divisions of namibia are tabled by delimitation commissions and accepted or declined by the national assembly. Bordering on angola in the kavango region of northeastern namibia, lies the town of rundu. 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. 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. Okavango was one of the thirteen regions of namibia until it was split into the kavango east and kavango west regions in 20. Okavango was one of the thirteen regions of namibia until it was split into the kavango east and kavango west regions in. Follow the link to download the form follow the link to download the form.
Regions of namibia map fourteen regions of namibia. Most people visit here in conjunction with time spent in the caprivi or zambezi region, and khaudum national park. Share any place, address and postal code search, ruler on yandex map, live weather. Immediately free download editable namibia outline and political map in. Along with the reemergence of the caprivi national parks as wildlife destinations, this is increasingly one of namibias most rewarding wildlife regions. Satellite map of kavango region kavango before 1998. Kavango was the region with the highest poverty lev. Administratively it is divided into kavango east capital rundu, and kavango west capital nkurenkuru. Whenever you venture to namibias kavango region, you are greeted with big, friendly smiles, altthough the everyday is by no means without hardships.
Its capital and largest city is windhoek, other major cities including walvis bay, rundu, swakopmund, and oshakati. Kavango zambezi transfrontier conservation area kaza tfca an overview of projects that aim to promote economic growth and development for local communities living within the kaza region through the use of sustainable natural resources. The chalets have ensuite facilities, aircon, tv4 channels, refrigerators, hotplates, kettles, cutlery, crockery, and telephones. Come rain or shine, whenever you venture to the kavango region in the northeastern part of namibia, you are greeted with big, friendly smiles. Kavango region, kavango region, namibia weather and radar map. The comfortable mahangu safari lodge is a popular lodge in the kavango region of namibia. Caprivi, or caprivi strip, a narrow strip of land in northeastern namibia. Download scientific diagram regional boundary map of namibia. Vegetation of the central kavango woodlands in namibia. Using gps coordinates in a vehicle within the confines of a road or track requires. Namibia is divided into 14 regions, the highest administrative division.
The last digit has been omitted on this map as being unecessary. Kavango east have also been affected by the split in the region, but according to coach alfeus haiyambo, their preparations have gone well. Kavango the kavango people comprise five distinct tribal groups, of whom nearly all live along the kavango river from katwitwe in the west to bagani in the east. Download scientific diagram a map of namibia showing kavango region strohbach and strohbach, 2004. Kavango east and west regional health directorate has the following facilities hospitals 1. Also indicated on this map are the longterm average annual rainfall isohyets, with their values indicated to the right. Slide 1, country outline map labeled with capital and major cities. You can also try a different route while coming back by adding multiple destinations. Explore kavango holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. This rapidly growing town is the administrative center and main economic hub of the kavango region.
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. Many attractive campsites are found close to attractions on private and communal land like lodges, farmsteads and conservancies. Kavango caprivians tswanas san coloured basters damara herero nama himba owambo whites. Find local businesses and nearby restaurants, see local traffic and road conditions. The 10 best kavango region hotel deals mar 2020 tripadvisor. The kavango river lodge, with a spectacular view over the okavango river and flood plains of southern angola, caters for both tourists and business people.
With an annual average of 500 600 mm it rains a lot compared to the rest of the country. Although not a particularly scenic town it is situated on the kavango river and does offer some beautiful river views. 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. Even in namibias hinterland one will find adequate camping facilities which are a great, adventurous way of exploring a very diverse country by car.