Caves in Namibia map & data
There are 7 caves mapped in Namibia, spread over 4 regions. The most are in Erongo (3), Oshikoto (2) and Karas (1) - Erongo alone holds 43% of them. 71% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Dragon's Breath Cave, Eberlanz Höhle and Paula's Cave.
Caves by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Erongo | 3 | 43% |
| Oshikoto | 2 | 29% |
| Karas | 1 | 14% |
| Kunene | 1 | 14% |
Notable caves in Namibia
- Dragon's Breath CaveOshikoto · cave entrance
- Eberlanz HöhleKaras · cave entrance
- Paula's CaveErongo · cave entrance
- Ghaub CaveOshikoto · cave entrance
- The GrottoErongo · cave entrance
What's in this layer
Every cave in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Cave entrances.
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Frequently asked questions
How many caves are there in Namibia?
This layer holds 7 caves in Namibia, the most of them in Erongo. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each cave?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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