Before 1992 the Okavango River formed the western boundary of Caprivi. In 1992 the boundary was moved west, adding the Mukwe area. The tourism potential of this region is unmatched. The combination of wildlife, rivers and stunning landscapes already attract a number of tourists. The region also provides links to attractions in Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Tourism depends largely on the diversity and abundance of animals.
Many of the species occurring in Caprivi have great conservation value because they are found nowhere else in Namibia. Some of these species need both national and international conservation efforts because they are uncommon elsewhere in Africa. Species such as elephant and buffalo make a big contribution to this region's wildlife attraction. There are also species such as impala, kudu, reedbuck, sable, zebra, hippo, lechwe, steenbok, duiker, tsessebe, giraffe, roan and lion. Sandwiched between Angola, Zambia and Botswana, the Caprivi Strip is an important area for large scale game migrations.