Omuramba Ovambo

The river banks are filled with rows of Camelthorn and Acacia trees which provide shade to the surrounding animals and San people who live in the area.

The main towns in which the San live in Namibia are Tsintsabis and Tsumkwe near the sand valley "Boesmanland".

These people have very little money, and unfortunately are very secluded from the rest of society so they must buy most things at a very high price due to travel costs.

Fortunately, once or twice every year during heavy rainfall the bushmen have the chance to gather water (as Tsintsabis is a very dry and hot place) and also catch fish, although preservation can sometimes be an issue.

The most abundant fish is the Barbel due to its ability to burrow under muddy ground to keep itself safe from the harsh air and sun when the river is not flowing.