NAMIBRAND NATURE RESERVE:
Located some 60 km's south of Sossusvlei, NamibRand is synonymous with some of Africa's most breathtaking locations. The special attraction of this private reserve is the diversity of desert landscapes in one cohesive area. A quote by well-respected travel writer Amy Schoemann says it all:

"Imagine the flamboyant magnificence of the Sossusvlei dunes, the mystique and subtle beauty of the Skeleton Coast and the legendary red sands of the Kalahari synthesised into one multifaceted desert reserve and you have NamibRand, a privately owned conservation area of over 180.000 hectares. Add to it inselbergs that look like beehives dripping with chocolate sauce, vast fields of mysterious fairy circles, an intriguing history and a species-rich flora and fauna (including Namibia's only true endemic, the Dune Lark) and you might have an inkling of what makes this reserve so unusual. "*

Virtually all facets of the Namib are represented here, creating 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.

The main objective of NamibRand Nature Reserve is the conservation of this beautiful land on a self-sustainable basis. Conservation comes first and hence, right from the outset, the number of guests this wilderness paradise can and should accommodate has been restricted. Despite the tremendous potential for ongoing tourist developments, it was decided that every bed, in theory, must be surrounded by 1500 hectares of wilderness - now and forever. Lodges and Camps are limited to 20 beds in one location and strict self-imposed rules govern the park. NamibRand is a sanctuary free of tour buses and self-driving 4x4 rowdies who too often leave their mark on the wild. This defines its exclusivity and makes it the pristine destination it is today.

Inviting (true) nature lovers to share in this dream contributes to the aims of NamibRand, as every visitor pays a fixed daily fee, which is directly channeled into the conservation of NamibRand Nature Reserve.