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Khaudum National Park

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Khaudum, though very isolated, does see a large number of tourists every year. Initially, only two camps were open to visitors, but both camps and the whole park were closed in May 2013. In 2015, the Khaudum campsite was privatized and completely renovated. It now offers 6 shaded camping areas near
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In the dry season in winter, the humidity is around 30% and the daily maximum daytime temperatures are above 25 °C (77 °F). The temperature on cold nights can fall to less than 5 °C (41 °F), but is usually around 12 °C (54 °F). The rainy season in summer is marked by a
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The unspoiled nature of the reserve encourages a rich and varied wildlife in the dry forest. The ideal time for seeing wildlife is from June to October. From November to March, more than 320 species of birds inhabit the area, including
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humidity of 60% and daily highs are typically between 30–40 °C (86–104 °F). Even at night the temperature does not fall below 15 °C (59 °F). The
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forest. Trees can reach a height of up to 10 m and have a relatively dense undergrowth. The species range includes
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from April to November and a subsequent wet period from December to March. The climate is in the
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The dominant vegetation in the park is species-rich, high and short dry forest and dry
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average is 550 mm (22 in), with 80% from December to March.
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IUCN Cat Specialist Group (2006). Conservation Strategy for the Lion
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Big game can be found in the park occasionally, more than 500
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in Eastern and Southern Africa. IUCN, Pretoria, South Africa.
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Namibia national parks, with Khaudum on the Botswana border
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Ministry of Environment and Tourism: Khaudum National Park
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Map showing the location of Khaudum National Park
Tsumkwe
18°51′16″S 20°37′01″E / 18.85438°S 20.61689°E / -18.85438; 20.61689
Namibia Tourism Board
namibiatourism.com.na/page/national-parks
Nature Reserve
Kalahari Desert
Caprivi Strip
Namibia
lion
hyena
Kalahari Desert
Omiramba
Nhoma
Cwiba
Khaudum
Kavango East Region
dry season
BSh
Köppen climate classification
annual precipitation
acacia
Pterocarpus angolensis
Baikiaea plurijuga
Burkea africana
Guibourtia coleosperma
Lonchocarpus neisii
Terminalia sericea
Faidherbia albida

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