The first lion, a female, was spotted between Tsumeb and Oshivelo, both towns in northern Namibia along a key route connecting the country's interior to Etosha National Park, a major wildlife conservation area, MEFT spokesperson Romeo Muyunda said in a statement. According to Muyunda, the lioness is part of a pride with two adult lions and four cubs at Onguma Farm, a private reserve bordering Etosha.
The affected area consists mainly of private farmland, reducing the risk of direct encounters with people, he said, urging farmers and nearby communities to take precautions while officials work to return the lion to Onguma. Another lion was reported at Oromowa, a farming area on the western periphery of Etosha National Park, and is suspected to have strayed from the park. The ministry confirmed that no livestock losses, property damage, or attacks on humans have been reported. Namibia faces ongoing challenges in managing human-wildlife conflict as its growing population and expanding agricultural activities encroach on wildlife habitats.
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