Named after reddish rocks in the area
Registered: March 2003
Region: Kunene
Area: 1619 km2
Approximate population: 2939
Geographical features: Arid with less than 250 mm average annual rainfall. Largely semi-desert and sparse savannah. Landscape is a mix of hills, plains and wooded river valleys.
Particular features: ‘Serengeti Plains’ scenic area.
Major wildlife resources: Giraffe, kudu, duiker, warthog, steenbok, gemsbok, springbok, ostrich, klipspringer, mountain zebra, eland, elephant, leopard, lion, black rhino, cheetah.
Enterprises: Trophy hunting; shoot-and-sell hunting; own-use hunting.
Management: Management Committee of 12 men; Executive Committee of six members; staff of four Community Game Guards, a Community Activator and a Field Officer; wildlife monitoring using annual road-based count and Event Book monitoring system.
Address: Omatendeka Conservancy, P.O. Box 71, Opuwo
Chairperson: Ivanga Kapuike 081 283 7564
Manager: Mr Alphons Uarije 0812947925
Secretary: Uatuvisa Uaroua 0815873570
Phone: 065-276611/04
