Distribution of hippos in Namibia
Hippos often come to graze on freshly growing maize. One night Farmer Zatrick Mbanga was out checking his crop. He lit a fire to deter the hippos, but as he was walking home a hippo attacked him. He lost an arm and a foot.
Hippo
Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius)
Distribution
Conflict
Where do Hippos cause CONFLICT in Namibia?
 Distribution of hippos in Namibia |
 Areas of conflict between humans and hippos in Namibia |
Support
Where is SUPPORT given to communities living with Hippos and Crocodiles in Namibia?
| Distribution of hippos in Namibia |
 Communities receiving support through the Wildlife Credits scheme |
Status
What is the STATUS of Hippos in Namibia?
Very rare
Rare
Uncommon
Common
Abundant
Population of hippos:
increasing
decreasing
stable
Living with Hippos: the human story
Hippo sightings by participating lodges
Note that because of the effects of covid-19 on tourism, sightings data for 2020 and 2021 is not comparable and is not presented here.
All: Feb 2011 to Dec 2019
The sighting index represents the number of times a species was observed out of all the game drives and boat trips recorded. For example, if Hippos were recorded on 4 out of 8 game drives in January the sighting index for that month would be 50%.
2019
The sighting index represents the number of times a species was observed out of all the game drives and boat trips recorded. For example, if Hippos were recorded on 4 out of 8 game drives in January the sighting index for that month would be 50%.
2018
The sighting index represents the number of times a species was observed out of all the game drives and boat trips recorded. For example, if Hippos were recorded on 4 out of 8 game drives in January the sighting index for that month would be 50%.
2017
The sighting index represents the number of times a species was observed out of all the game drives and boat trips recorded. For example, if Hippos were recorded on 4 out of 8 game drives in January the sighting index for that month would be 50%.
2016
The sighting index represents the number of times a species was observed out of all the game drives and boat trips recorded. For example, if Hippos were recorded on 4 out of 8 game drives in January the sighting index for that month would be 50%.
2015
The sighting index represents the number of times a species was observed out of all the game drives and boat trips recorded. For example, if Hippos were recorded on 4 out of 8 game drives in January the sighting index for that month would be 50%.
2014
The sighting index represents the number of times a species was observed out of all the game drives and boat trips recorded. For example, if Hippos were recorded on 4 out of 8 game drives in January the sighting index for that month would be 50%.
2013
The sighting index represents the number of times a species was observed out of all the game drives and boat trips recorded. For example, if Hippos were recorded on 4 out of 8 game drives in January the sighting index for that month would be 50%.
2012
The sighting index represents the number of times a species was observed out of all the game drives and boat trips recorded. For example, if Hippos were recorded on 4 out of 8 game drives in January the sighting index for that month would be 50%.
2011
The sighting index represents the number of times a species was observed out of all the game drives and boat trips recorded. For example, if Hippos were recorded on 4 out of 8 game drives in January the sighting index for that month would be 50%.
