NamibRand,
one of Southern Africa’s largest private nature
reserves, originated as a dream of extending the desert
frontiers through the integration of a large number
of former sheep farms. The aim was to develop a sanctuary
free of fences, so that the wildlife could once again
roam their habitat unhindered.
Today NamibRand, which is located just south of Sossusvlei,
is synonymous with some of Africa’s most breathtaking
locations. The special attraction of the reserve is
the diversity of desert landscapes.
A quote by well-known travel writer Amy Schoemann sums
it up: “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 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 Desert are represented
here, creating a living tapestry of colours and shapes
that make it a visual utopia for artists and photographers.
The main objective of NamibRand Nature Reserve is the
conservation of this beautiful land on a self-sustainable
basis. The lodges and camps on the NamibRand Nature
Reserve are limited to 20 beds each. The park is governed
by a strict code of ethics and the number of guests
this wilderness paradise can accommodate is restricted.
Despite the tremendous potential for more tourist development,
it was decided that in theory every bed must be surrounded
by 1000 hectares of nature - now and forever. This means
that every guest at Wolwedans has one million square
meters to themselves - a sanctuary free of tour buses
and overland trucks. This luxury of space makes the
reserve the pristine destination it is today.
NamibRand invites true nature lovers to share its dream.
Every visitor helps to sustain it by paying a fixed
daily park-fee, which is channeled directly into the
conservation of NamibRand Nature Reserve. |