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| The Waterberg
Plateau
is one of the most spectacular features of the northern region.
Towering some 200 metres above the surrounding landscape , the
plateau with its sheer cliffs and fascinating rock formations
is the habitat of several rare game species and Namibia's only
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Etosha National
Park
was proclaimed as Namibia’s first conservation area in 1907 the,
by then German Government. Consisting of saline desert, Savannah
and woodlands the National Park is one of the largest Game Reserves
in Africa.
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Skeleton Coast National
Park was proclaimed in its present form in 1973 and extends
from the Kunene River in the north for some 500km to the Ugab River
in the south, its total area being approximately 16 400 sq km.
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Cape Cross Seal Reserve
with its surrounding area was proclaimed a reserve in 1968 to protect
the biggest and best known of the 23 colonies of Cape fur Seals
which
breed along the coast of South Africa and Namibia.
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Namib Naukluft
Park is one of Namibia’s most versatile conservation
areas stretching over some 50 000 sq km with many a key feature.
The area is an amalgamation of the Namib Desert Park, proclaimed
in 1907; the Naukluft Mountain Zebra Park, created in 1966; unoccupied
public land and a section of diamond area 2, this was all proclaimed
in 1979 as one integrated reserve. During 1990 another portion
of Diamond area 2 was included. Being managed as a wilderness
area the Park has no large rest camps, only serviced camping sites,
the most popular being that at Sesriem and Naukluft.
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Fish River Canyon:
In 1989 the Ai-Ais hot springs resort, Fish River Canyon and Huns
Mountains were incorporated into one conservation area of 346 117 ha.
Eroded
over millennia, the Fish River Canyon is the second largest natural
gorge in Africa.
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Ai-Ais Hot
Springs: Ai-Ais, meaning Burning Water in
the local language, refers to the sulphurous hot water springs, which
well from the earth. This is the ideal place for sightseeing, backpacking
or even angling.
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Daan Viljoen
Game Park: Situated amongst
the rolling hills of the Khomas Hochland, the Daan Viljoen Game Park
is a sanctuary for game typical of Namibia's highland.
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Duwisib Castle: This imposing castle situated 72 km
southwest of Maltahöhe dates back to 1908-9. Willi Sander designed
the 22-room castle for the German nobleman Baron Hans-Heinrich von
Wolff. It was restored in 1990 and much of the original furniture
is displayed.
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Hardap Recreation
Resort: Often regarded as no more
than a convenient overnight stop, this resort and its game park warrant
at least a two-night stay if they are to be fully appreciated.
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Popa Falls is a welcome stopover for visitors travelling
between Rundu and Katima Mulilo, and is a convenient base for those
wishing to explore the nearby Mahango Game Park.
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Terrace Bay: Although the early mariners passing along
the desolate coastline of Namibia centuries ago feared the Skeleton
Coast, the park is today a popular tourist attraction.
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| Khaudum Game
Reserve is situated in the northeast of the Country, bordering
on Botswana and is the only conservation area in Namibia, which
protects
the northern Kalahari sandveld biome. Proclaimed in 1989, it is a
densely wooded wilderness, which harbors several big game species
and a multitude of bird life. This reserve is the stronghold of Namibia’s
roan antelope population and home to african wild dog. Rustic bush
camps with
limited huts and camping sites are available for guests with a minimum
of two 4x4 vehicles per
group, allowed to travel due to the nature of the terrain. |
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| Mudumu National
Park is a vast expanse of dense Savannah and woodland with
the Kwando River as its western border. The Park is home to small
populations of sitatunga and red lechwe Antilopes, while spotted-necked
otter, hippo and crocodile inhabit the waterways. The entire Eastern
Caprivi
is a bird-watchers paradise with over 430 species, nearly 70 percent
of Namibia’s total number of species been recorded in the
region. Accommodation is restricted
to a privately owned Lodge (please see Sense of Africa fly-in safaris). |
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| Mahango Game
Reserve borders on the perennial Okavango River and is characterised
by riverine forest, broad flood plains, magnificent baobabs and
large herds of elephant and red lechwe. Mahango is one of Namibia’s
most diverse and interesting conservation areas, proclaimed in
1989, it extends over 244 sq km and links up with the Caprivi Game
Reserve across the river. No overnight facilities are available
in the reserves. Visitors can overnight at one of the private guest
lodges or camp at Popa Falls. |
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| Mamili National
Park was proclaimed
in 1990 and has the distinction of being the largest wetland area
with conservation status in Namibia. The park is characterised by
a network of channels, reed-beds, ox-bow lakes and tree-covered islands.
The park offers basic campsites with no amenities. |
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| Caprivi Game
Park is wedged between Botswana and
Angola, the 32km wide Caprivi Game Reserve extends for about 180km
from the Okavango River in the west to the Kwando River in the
east. Proclaimed in 1968 the park is generally flat, except for
sporadic high dunes covered in vegetation. As yet there are no
facilities for guests. |
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