Khowarib Lodge Is Located In Kaokoland, The Remote North-west Of Namibia. The 450 000-ha Palmwag Conservancy

Khowarib Lodge is located in Kaokoland, the remote north-west of Namibia. The 450 000-ha Palmwag Conservancy supports the largest free-roaming population of desert-adapted black rhino in Africa. The intriguing enigmatic Himbas are the last truly semi-nomadic tribe in Africa. They move their herds of cattle and goats vast distances over the sparse terrain to locate the necessary grazing for the animals. Unlike the painted rock art elsewhere in Southern Africa, stone was both the medium and the method for the ancient San artists in Damaraland. There are more than 2000 rock engravings in the area and there is archaeological evidence of human habitation here for at least the past 6000 years. The most impressive rock art is a mere 20 km to the west of the lodge.

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Die Khowarib Lodge befindet sich in Kaokoland, dem abgelegenen Nordwesten Namibias. Das 450 000 ha große Palmwag Conservancy unterstützt die größte frei lebende Population von wüstenangepassten Spitzmaulnashörnern in Afrika. Die faszinierenden rätselhaften Himbas sind der letzte wirklich halbnomadische Stamm in Afrika. Sie treiben ihre Rinder- und Ziegenherden über weite Strecken über das karge Gelände, um die für die Tiere notwendige Weide zu finden. Im Gegensatz zur gemalten Felskunst ​​anderswo im südlichen Afrika war Stein sowohl das Medium als auch die Methode für die alten San-Künstler im Damaraland. Es gibt mehr als 2000 Felsgravuren in der Gegend und es gibt archäologische Beweise für die Besiedlung durch Menschen seit mindestens 6000 Jahren. Die beeindruckendste Felskunst befindet sich nur 20 km westlich der Lodge.

Starving Kunene lions a crime against nature - Environment - Namibian Sun

Starving Kunene lions a crime against nature - Environment - Namibian Sun

Starving Kunene lions a crime against nature

The famous desert lions of the Kunene Region are starving to death because of a lack of prey animals due to hunting and overgrazing, on top of prolonged drought.

Namibia’s wildlife conservation has once again come under the spotlight of the international community after shocking videos were shared on social media about emaciated and starving lions in the Ugab area of the Kunene Region.

The condition of the lions was decried by international conservationists and activists on social media groups, describing it as a horror, tragedy and a crime against nature.

Because of hunger, lions in the Kunene Region, including the Huab lion pride, are moving closer to farmsteads in search of food.

In recent days these incidents have become more common and can lead to an increase in human-wildlife conflict.

Tragedy

Speaking to Namibian Sun, Izak Smit of Desert Lions Human Relations Aid (Delhra) said from Thursday to Sunday there were four such incidents reported.

In the latest incident on Sunday, of which a video was shared on Facebook and other social media groups, a starving collared lion went into Mbakando in the Aneb Conservancy in search of food.

However, it was too weak to even stand up. The environment ministry shot the lion on Monday to end its suffering. It is unclear to which pride the lion belongs.

Smit says similar incidents were reported at Warmquelle, De Riet and at the Save the Rhino Trust Camp in Ugab in recent days.

According to him the last four lions of the famous Huab pride are also in a poor condition. “They are weak and emaciated.”

Smit blames the situation on a lack of prey animals in the area due to hunting and overgrazing, on top of the prolonged drought in the region.

Spokesperson of the environment ministry Romeo Muyunda said they were aware of the situation and would issue a statement on the condition of the lions.

Ai-Aiba -The Rock Painting Lodge is dramatically set against imposing granite boulders in the foothills of the Erongo Mountain range. Steeped in history these ancient rock formations are the eroded remains of a volcanic complex about 130 million years old. Famous for its countless rock painting sites Ai-Aiba is a mystical exploration of nature.

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Ai-Aiba - Die Rock Painting Lodge befindet sich in dramatischer Lage vor imposanten Granitblöcken am Fuße des Erongo-Gebirges. Diese alten Felsformationen sind geschichtsträchtig und die erodierten Überreste eines etwa 130 Millionen Jahre alten Vulkankomplexes. Ai-Aiba ist berühmt für seine unzähligen Felsmalereien und die mystische Erkundung der Natur.

Comfortable chalet accommodation is offered in 19 contemporary African inspired units. Main area facilities include: Reception with free WiFi and lounge area. Kiosk with sweet treats and a few necessities perhaps forgotten plus a small curio shop. The Boma Restaurant with bar, tea and coffee station and light snack menu available daily. Breakfast, lunch and dinner for all lodge and camp guests are served at the Boma restaurant and pool terrace.

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Komfortable Chalet-Unterkünfte werden in 19 modernen, afrikanisch inspirierten Einheiten angeboten. Zu den wichtigsten Einrichtungen gehören: Rezeption mit kostenfreiem WLAN und Loungebereich. Kiosk mit süßen Leckereien und ein paar Notwendigkeiten, die vielleicht vergessen wurden, sowie ein kleiner Souvenirladen. Das Boma Restaurant mit Bar, Tee- und Kaffeestation und leichter Snackkarte ist täglich geöffnet. Frühstück, Mittag- und Abendessen für alle Lodge- und Campgäste werden im Boma Restaurant und auf der Poolterrasse serviert.

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