The reptiles and amphibians of the Kamanjab area and adjacent Damaraland, Namibia, are discussed, based on a series of nearly 500 specimens collected during recent field work in the region and information derived from more than 900 museum records and a survey of the literature. A total of 14 amphibian and 88 reptile species are known to inhabit the region. Keywords: Ecological patterns, Habitat requirements, Biological data, Isolated granite, Basalt rock outcrops, High termitaria, Testudines, Pelomedusidae, Climate, Rainfall, Vegetation, Mopane, Colophospermum, Namibian dwarf toads, Arid-adapted toads, Bufo, Anura, Hyperoliidae, Microhylidae, Ranidae, Pipidae.