Kissama is special because it stretches all the way to the Atlantic Ocean, so animals can roam from open grassland to the beach. Some mornings elephants have even been spotted near the shore. The park includes rivers, wetlands and dry forest, giving a huge variety of wildlife different places to live.
After many years of protection, the wildlife in Kissama has grown stronger. In the early 2000s, a remarkable operation called 'Operation Noah's Ark' brought elephants and other animals from Botswana and South Africa by helicopter and truck to help boost Kissama's population. It was one of the biggest animal-relocation adventures in history.
Birdwatchers love Kissama because it is home to hundreds of species including kingfishers, sunbirds, eagles and the striking African fish eagle. Guided drives through the golden savanna are a popular way to explore, especially early in the morning when animals are most active.