It encompasses Iona National Park and Namibe Partial Reserve in Angola and Skeleton Coast National Park in Namibia, making it one of the largest in the world.

[1] The two countries share a common boundary along the Cunene River, which is where Iona and Skeleton Coast also meet.

The Namibe Partial Reserve is north of Iona and shares a border along the Curoca River.

[3] The area is important for migration across the region, protection of the Cunene River ecosystem, as well as shielding the Welwitschia mirabillis plants.

[2] Other animals include black-faced impala, desert elephants, and black rhinoceros.