This archive of reports of wildlife surveys in Namibia aims to:
Public access to information is a vital component of ensuring community engagement in prevalent issues. Wildlife surveys are critical to determine the health of wildlife populations and determine trends over time to guide conservation and management actions.
Wildlife surveys are done for different species using methods that are suited to counting them (e.g. by air or road) in their natural habitats. Such surveys need to be repeated over time to detect long-term trends and inform conservation managers. The Namibian government, non-governmental organisations and private reserves all conduct regular surveys covering different parts of Namibia and targeting different species. This archive will thus serve as a repository of our collective knowledge of the trends and status of a variety of species occurring throughout Namibia.
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Kavango East poster 2019 Final.pdf | 767.43 KB |
An aerial survey of wildlife and domestic livestock took place in the Khaudum National Park and its neighbouring areas from 18th to 23th September 2019 as part of a wider survey including Zambezi Region. A total area of 14029 km2 was sampled at intensities from 5% to 20%. The estimated numbers of numbers of each species are given in the table below. The increase in estimated numbers of elephants since 2013 has been greater than expected from natural reproduction, but the overall trend from 1998 shows an average rate of increase of 4.4% per annum.
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North Central Game Count 2019 final.pdf | 875.06 KB |
The 2019 aerial survey of wildlife in Khaudum National Park and Neighbouring Areas, Namibia, was commissioned by KfW on behalf of the Directorate of Scientific Services, Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET), Government of Namibia as part of the survey of elephants in north-eastern Namibia.
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Zambezi Game Count_Bwabwata 2019.pdf | 748.18 KB |
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Nyae Nyae transect count 2019.pdf | 705.14 KB |
From 2016 onwards Bamunu (2) was included in counts. In 2018 the two Protected Areas Mudumu (7) and Nkasa Ruparo (8) were not included in counts. It is important to bear this in mind when interpreting tables, charts and a time series of posters.
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Zambezi Game Count_East 2019.pdf | 544.93 KB |
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North West Game Count-South of Vet Fence 2019.pdf | 604.11 KB |
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North West Game Count data 2018.xlsx | 434.86 KB |
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Game counts in north_west Namibia_Hobatere concession_June 2018.pdf | 581.38 KB |
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Game counts in north_west Namibia_Palmwag and Etendeka_June 2018.pdf | 662.25 KB |
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North Central Game Count data 2018.xlsx | 146.33 KB |
Summary of game counts in north-west Namibia: Conservancies north of the veterinary fence, June 2018.
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Game counts in north_west Namibia_Conservancies north of the veterinary fence_June 2018.pdf | 622.61 KB |
Summary of game counts in north-west Namibia: Conservancies north of the veterinary fence, June 2018.
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Game counts in north_west Namibia_Conservancies north of the veterinary fence_June 2018.pdf | 622.61 KB |
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Game counts in north_west Namibia_ Regional Summary_2018.pdf | 1.12 MB |
Summary of game counts in north-central Namibia: Total Numbers of animals seen: last 5 years.
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Game counts in north_central Namibia_Total Numbers of animals seen_last 5 years_2018.pdf | 850.88 KB |
Summary of game counts in north-west Namibia: Hobatere concessions area, June 2017.
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Game counts in north_west Namibia_Hobatere concessions area_June 2017.pdf | 1.06 MB |
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North West Game Count data up to 2017.xlsx | 423.04 KB |
Summary of game counts in north-west Namibia: Palmwag and Etendeka concessions, June 2017.
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Game counts in north_west Namibia_Palmwag and Etendeka concessions_June 2017.pdf | 938.7 KB |
Summary of game counts in north-west Namibia: Conservancies north of the veterinary fence, June 2017.
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Game counts in north_west Namibia_Conservancies north of the veterinary fence_June 2017.pdf | 909.79 KB |
Summary of North Central Game Count data up to 2017.
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North Central Game Count data up to 2017.xlsx | 143.47 KB |
Summary of game counts in north-central Namibia, July 2017.
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Game counts in north_central Namibia_July 2017.pdf | 1.13 MB |
Summary of game counts in north-west Namibia: Regional Summary.
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Game counts in north_west Namibia_Regional Summary_June 2017.pdf | 1.01 MB |
Summary of game counts in Bwabwata NP, Dry season - Live sightings, 2017.
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Game counts in Bwabwata NP_Dry season _Live sightings_2017.pdf | 1.01 MB |
Summary of 2017 game counts: Kavango east.
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2017 game counts_Kavango east.pdf | 945.05 KB |
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Aerial count of the roan antelope and other wildlife species in Khaudum National Park_2016.pdf | 2.56 MB |
Summary of game counts in east Zambezi, Dry season - Live sightings, 2017.
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Game counts in east Zambezi_Dry season_Live sightings_2017.pdf | 890.83 KB |
Summary of game counts in north-west Namibia: Conservancies south of the veterinary fence, June 2016.
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Game counts in north_west Namibia_Conservancies south of the veterinary fence_June 2016.pdf | 893.65 KB |
An aerial survey of elephants and other animals was conducted in North West Namibia from 16th September to 8 th October 2016. A total area of 63431km2 was sampled at an average intensity of 8.19% using both transects (at an average of 6.7% sample intensity) and block counts (9.88% sample intensity). Total counts were conducted additionally by flying 921.5km along six rivers.
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Aerial survey of elephants and other animals in north western Namibia.pdf | 8.93 MB |
Summary of game counts in north-west Namibia: Conservancies north of the veterinary fence, June 2016.
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Game counts in north_west Namibia_Conservancies north of the veterinary fence_June 2016.pdf | 855.27 KB |
Summary of game counts in north-west Namibia, July 2016.
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Game counts in north_west Namibia_July 2016.pdf | 988.19 KB |
African elephants (Loxodonta africana) are imperiled by poaching and habitat loss. Despite global attention to the plight of elephants, their population sizes and trends are uncertain or unknown over much of Africa. To conserve this iconic species, conservationists need timely, accurate data on elephant populations. Here, we report the results of the Great Elephant Census (GEC), the first continent-wide, standardized survey of African savannah elephants. We also provide the first quantitative model of elephant population trends across Africa.
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Continent_wide survey reveals massive decline in African savannah elephants.pdf | 392.74 KB |
Summary of game counts in north-west Namibia: Regional Summary, June 2016.
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Game counts in north_west Namibia_Regional Summary_June 2016.pdf | 1.05 MB |
Summary of game counts in Bwabwata NP, Dry season - Live sightings, 2016.
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Game counts in Bwabwata NP_dry season_Live sightings_2016.pdf | 1.04 MB |
Summary of game counts in north-west Namibia: Hobatere concessions area, June 2016.
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Game counts in north_west Namibia_Hobatere concessions area_June 2016.pdf | 794.73 KB |
Summary of game counts in north-west Namibia: Palmwag and Etendeka concessions, June 2016.
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Game counts in north_west Namibia_Palmwag and Etendeka concessions_June 2016.pdf | 906.75 KB |
Game counts in East Zambezi (Caprivi); dry season, live sightings. showing Numbers seen by conservation area, habitat, compared to 2014, population estimates and trends.
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Zambezi Game Count_East_Zambezi 2015.pdf | 692.79 KB |
Poster summarising the results of the North West Waterhole game count.
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North West Waterhole Count 2015.pdf | 736.97 KB |
Aerial stratified sample counts have been conducted since 1995 in Etosha. The 2015 aerial count of Etosha was conducted from 4 September till 21 September. Including the latter survey, a total of eight comparable multi-species counts have been completed since 1995.
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Etosha NP_Aerial census 2015.pdf | 1.91 MB |
Game counts in Khaudum North Complex showing numbers seen by conservation area, habitat, compared to previous years, population estimates and trends.
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Khaudum North Complex Count 2015.pdf | 680.98 KB |
An aerial survey of wildlife and domestic livestock took place in the Khaudum National Park and its neighbouring conservancies from 6 th to 14 th October 2015. A total area of 12851km2 was sampled at an average intensity of 9%. The focus of the survey was on obtaining good estimates of elephant numbers. Other species were recorded although it is likely that their numbers would be underestimated (Craig and Gibson, 2013a).
Poster summarising game count results for the north Central conservancies in 2015.
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North Central Game Count 2015.pdf | 910.13 KB |
Poster summarising the results of the 2015 North West game count.
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North West Game Count_Overall 2015.pdf | 839.26 KB |
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Game counts in eastern Zambezi_Dry season_live sightings_2015.pdf | 692.79 KB |
Poster summarising the results of the 2014 North West game count in Concession areas.
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North West Game Count_Concessions 2015.pdf | 785.63 KB |
The work of this consultancy continues an overview of elephant populations that were recently surveyed in the Zambezi Region (Caprivi), Khaudum National Park and Nyae Nyae. That survey was a response to the escalating killing of elephants across the African elephant range (CITES 2012)1 including southern Africa. This illegal activity is being driven, both internally within Africa and externally by an illegal wildlife trade. Such trade has become highly criminalized involving corrupt politicians, private sector syndicates and inept &/or corrupt bureaucrats.
Poster summarising the results of the 2015 North West game count - Northern areas.
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North West Game Count_North Vet Fence 2015.pdf | 677.69 KB |
Game counts in Bwabwata; dry season, live sightings. showing Numbers seen by conservation area, habitat, compared to 2014, population estimates and trends.
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Zambezi Game Count_Bwabwata 2015.pdf | 761.7 KB |
Poster summarising the results of the 2015 North West game count - Southern areas.
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North West Game Coun_South Vet fence 2015.pdf | 736.03 KB |