Information on one of Namibia's National parks. Namib Naukluft Park is the largest game park in Africa (40 000 sq. km) and fourth largest in the world. There are four sections in the park: Sossusvlei and Sesriem, Naukluft, Namib section and Sandwich Harbour.
Camping sites are located near Naukluft River. Naukluft Mountain Zebra park was established in 1964 with the accrual of farm Naukluft as a sanctuary for Hartmann's zebra. Most of the farm surrounding Naukluft mountain massif were purchased by 1970. In 1979 the area known as Diamond Area 2 (south of Kuiseb river, including Sesriem and Sossusvlei) was added to form Namib Naukluft Park. The vegetation of the Naukluft complex has been classified as semi-desert savanna. There are several interesting species occurring in the area. Aloe sladeniana, Aloe karasbergensis, cluster fig, Commiphora, Acacia (thorn) and Euphorbia.Wildlife. The following mammals are likely to be seen: steenbok, springbok, oryx, kudu, mountain zebra, dassie rat, chacma baboon, rock dassie, klipspringer. Up to 200 bird species have been recorded in the area.
Entrance for the visitors is between sunrise and sunset only. 18 camping sites are available at Sesriem with communal ablution facilities. Distance between Sesriem and Sossusvlei is 65 kilometres. Last 5 kilometres before Sossusvlei can be negotiated with 4x4 vehicle only. There are several local companies providing shuttle services from 2x4 parking area to Sossusvlei. Sesriem Canyon is located only 4 kilometres from Sesriem. The canyon, approximately 2 to 4 million years old, is up to 40 metres deep and about 3 kilometres long. Sossusvlei is one the places definitely worth to see in Namibia. Huge red sand dunes, camel thorn trees and vlei (shallow water pond) itself, filled occasionally after a good rains are the attractions of the area.
Visit dunes as early as possible (temperatures are not that high yet and you can take the best pictures), always carry a water with you, sun block cream is a must, as well as a hat. The name of Sesriem is derived from the fact that to reach water six ox thongs were used in old times.
Camping sites are at: Mirabib, Kuiseb river bridge, Homeb, Kriess-se-Rus, Bloedkoppie, Vogelfederberg, Tinkas and Ganab. Visitors must provide own equipment, water, food and fire wood.
No camping allowed. Open to day visitors between sunrise and sunset. Only 4x4 vehicles are allowed. Entry permits are available in Swakopmund. No angling allowed between 25 January and 15 April.
Sossusvlei Lodge - Wolwedans - Kulala Lodge - Namib Naukluft Lodge - Namibgrens GuestFarm - Zebra River Lodge - Sossus Dune Lodge -Kulala Tented Camp
Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp - Little Kulala Lodge - Le Mirage Sossusvlei River Camp
Betesda Rest Camp
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