Der Khaudom Nationalpark bei Tsumkwe im Nordosten Namibias ist bis auf weiteres geschlossen. Das habe das Umweltministerium MET bestätigt, verlautete aus gut unterrichteter Quelle. MET habe den Neubau der beiden Camps im Park, Khaudum und Sikeretti, erneut ausgeschrieben. Die Arbeiten standen still, seit der bisherige Lizenzhalter Namibia Country Lodges aufgelöst wurde. Der Park bleibe geschlossen, bis die beiden Camps neu geöffnet werden.

Dear Walter,

The reason the information on Khaudum is so contradictory is that although the camps are officially closed the rangers are still in the park and they have let people camp overnight to avoid them driving in the park at night. In theory the park is open to day visitors, but if you know Khaudum you will know that driving into Khaudum from the north for a day visit is impossible. From Tsumkwe one can do a day trip, if you know the park and the roads that can be driven reasonably within a day. As the Tour Brief newsletter is mainly received by overseas consultants, operators etc. MET, NWR and WWF agreed that it is best to say the park is closed to avoid people entering the park and than either having to camp wild in the park or drive at night.

Regards
Esther