A reconnaissance survey of the vegetation of the communal conservancies Otjituuo, Okamatapati, Ozonahi, African Wild Dog, Otjinene, Epukiro, Otjombinde, Omuramba Ua Mbinda, Eiseb and Ondjou, as well as the farming areas of Otjinene and Epukiro, was conducted in 2004. These data were used to compile a species checklist which was later expanded according to herbarium records. The total of 442 listed species is considerably higher than the previously estimated 150 to 300 species for the area. Yet, the species list is considered as incomplete, as the area is generally under sampled both in terms of herbarium specimens and vegetation relevés. At least 680 species are estimated to occur in the area. In addition to the listing of species, information is provided on the status, growth forms, plant functional attributes, distribution and abundance of the plants. Keywords: Namibia, Kalahari, plant functional attributes, Raunkiaer life form, species diversity.