Conservancy profile

Kunene River Conservancy

(Named after the Kunene River which forms the northern boundary)

Registered	October 2006
Address	PO Box 78, Opuwo
Telephone	065-274002
Approximate population	2000
Main home languages	Oshiwambo, Otjiherero, Otjihumba and Dhemba
Area (square kilometers)	2764
Region	Kunene
Geographical features	Mountainous with river boundary along north. Average annual rainfall of 300-400 mm
Unusual or important features	Kunene River forms northern boundary
Major wildlife resources	Black-faced impala, Kudu, Jackal, Damara Dik Dik, Leopard, Hippo, Zebra, Springbok, Ostrich, Duiker, Elephan, Crocodile, Steenbok, Spotted Hyena, Jackal
Management	Conservancy committee of five women and eight men (including two traditional authority representatives), five Community Game Guards
Enterprises	Joint venture agreement with Kunene River Lodge
Support agencies	MET, IRDNC (main local NGO), USAID LIFE Plus Project, WWF and NACOBTA