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 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. The carcass ratios indicate that mortality is still at a sustainable level.
All Elephants 7999 (4971 - 11028)
Elephant Family 6417 (3551 - 9283)
Elephant Bull 1582 (1120 - 2045)
Elephant Carcass 1 9 (1 - 27)
Elephant Carcass 2 10 (2 - 23)
Elephant Carcass 3 10 (1 - 28)
Elephant Carcass 4 109 (24 - 195)
All E carcasses 138 (49 - 228)
Source:Craig GC & D St C Gibson 2019 Aerial Survey of North-East Namibia - Elephants and Other Wildlife in Khaudum National Park & Neighbouring Areas September 2019. KfW. Ministry of Environment & Tourism, Windhoek, Namibia
