NamPower proposes to construct a 330 kV powerline between the Katima Mulilo powerstation to Botswana, crossing at Ngoma the Chobe. Construction of this powerline will require a 80 m servitude, of which the centre 12 m are to be cleared of all vegetation. In order to assess the impact of this project on the vegetation, a survey of the vegetation along the proposed route has been conducted. Six different vegetation communities have been described, in addition to the Bukalo - Liambezi and Chobe grasslands. These have been rated regarding their sensitivity. The main reasons for moderate to high sensitivity of these communities are their species diversity and specifically a relatively high component of protected and/or threatened species. The least sensitive communities are the grasslands of the Gunkwe Mulapos, the Bukalo - Liambezi channel and the Chobe river.