Mangetti National Park

Mangetti National Park is a national park located in northern Namibia. The park was established in 2008 and has a size of 420 km2 (160 sq mi).[2]

Mangetti National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Map of Namibia
LocationNorthern Namibia
Coordinates18°42′25″S 19°07′37″E[1]
Area420 km2 (160 sq mi)
Established2008

It is situated in the eastern Kalahari woodlands about 100 km south-west of Rundu.

Tree species: (Schinziophyton rautanenii), silver terminalia (Terminalia sericea), variable combretum (Combretum collinum),  Commiphora species, camel-thorn (Acacia erioloba) and black-thorn acacia (Acacia mellifera).

Wildlife: Sable antelope, African wild dog, Leopard, Hyaena, Blue wildebeest, Oryx, Kudu, Duiker,  Steenbok, Caracal, African wild cat. Occasional Elephant and African wild dog. Lapped-faced Vulture, Bateleur, Tawny Eagle, Meyer’s Parrot and Striped Kingfisher. [3]

Natural features: North-west/south-east aligned ancient dunes are a major topographical feature.[4]

See also

References
  1. "Mangetti Game Reserve". protectedplanet.net. Archived from the original on 2014-01-13. Retrieved 2012-06-06.
  2. "Mangetti National Park" (PDF). Republic of Namibia - Ministry of Environment and Tourism. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-06-06.
  3. "Ministry of Environment and Tourism Namibia - Mangetti National Park". www.met.gov.na. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
  4. "Mangetti National Park National Park in Okavango Rundu". mangettinationalpark.wheretostay.na. Retrieved 2020-12-18.


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