Kavango

KavangoBecome a Conservation Expert and build a thriving Nature reserve! Travel to the vibrant wildernesses of Southern Africa and embark on a re wilding journey. Build a thriving nature reserve that will welcome endangered animals and protect them from threats, all in a game designed by real conservationists. Kavango features simultaneous turns eliminating downtime and keeping the gameplay dynamic and strategically engaging. Over three fast paced rounds,

Become a Conservation Expert and build a thriving Nature reserve!

Travel to the vibrant wildernesses of Southern Africa and embark on a re-wilding journey. Build a thriving nature reserve that will welcome endangered animals and protect them from threats, all in a game designed by real conservationists.

Kavango features simultaneous turns - eliminating downtime and keeping the gameplay dynamic and strategically engaging. Over three fast-paced rounds, you will build a flourishing ecosystem all while adapting your tactics to complete research tasks that will earn you money to protect your vulnerable and endangered animals. As the game progresses, your choices become harder and your strategy more complex as you aim to build the highest scoring nature reserve.

Kavango is deeply thematic and is thoughtfully designed to be a modern, realistic and inspiring view of conservation in southern Africa.
From hand-drawn illustrations to amazing animeeples, Kavango invites you in from the moment you open the box. Each component captures the wonder — and challenge — of building a thriving nature reserve. With 160 unique species cards, 45 research cards, 10 conservation experts and 5 landscape boards, there is huge variability to reflect the incredible biodiversity of Kavango.

Sales of Kavango are supporting real-life conservation projects in the Kavango region. We hope playing the game inspires you to protect nature wherever you are.

About the Game:
Players: 1 – 5
Age: 10+
Game Length: 40-60 min
Type: Strategy Game
Difficulty Level: Medium
Ideal For: Kavango board game is ideal for wildlife lovers, board game newcomers and experienced gamers alike. Offering an educational and engaging experience with easy-to-learn game mechanics. Experienced gamers appreciate its strategic depth, replayability, and thematic immersion into real-world conservation in Southern Africa. The game features asymmetric roles, semi-cooperative elements, and a fast-paced, simultaneous turn structure suitable for 1-5 players aged 10 and up.