- NamidRand Nature Reserve
- Namibia - The NamibRand Nature Reserve (Southern Africa's biggest
privately owned reserve) originated as a dream of extending the desert
frontiers by integrating a large number of former sheep farms and developing
a sanctuary free of fences, so that once again the wildlife could roam
their habitat unhindered. Inviting nature lovers from all over the world
to share in this dream has always been one of our objectives, and today
NamibRand is synonymous with some of Namibia's - if not Africa's - most
breathtaking locations.
Covering an area of some 200.000 hectares close to
Sossusvlei, NamibRand is bordered by the Naukluft Park in the west
and the impressive Nubib Mountain range in the East. The special attraction
of the reserve is the diversity of desert landscapes. Virtually all
facets of the Namib are represented here. Mountains plunging down
into endless grassy plains, which are interspersed by red vegetated
dunes, create a living tapestry of colours and shapes that make it
a visual utopia for artists and photographers.
Game species found in the reserve include gemsbok,
mountain and plains zebra, springbok, red hartebeest, bat-eared fox,
spotted hyena, Cape fox and African wildcats. The more rocky areas
are inhabited by kudu, klipspringer, baboon and leopard, while the
dunes harbour a rich and diverse micro-fauna. Over a hundred species
of birds have been recorded.
Activities
No matter where you stay at Wolwedans,
we will introduce you to this great theatre of nature and kindle ancient
stirrings within you. Accompanied by experienced guides, visitors
are introduced to the many facets of NamibRand Nature Reserve's desert
habitat with its diverse fauna and flora - on foot, by car, or from
the air in a hot-air balloon. Our interpretive scenic drives in open
Landrovers or the walks with resident field-guides, reveal the wonders
of the desert - as do picnics in the wild, sundowners on the dunes
and dinners by candlelight.
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