ǀAi-ǀAis/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park, Border nature reserve and national park between Namibia and South Africa.
ǀAi-ǀAis/Richtersveld is a transfrontier park straddling the border between Namibia and South Africa. The landscape features desert regions, deep river canyons, and diverse vegetation adapted to arid conditions.
The area was originally inhabited by the Nama people and underwent various periods of colonial and post-colonial administration. The establishment of the cross-border park in 2003 represented a milestone in cooperative conservation between two nations.
The Nama people continue their traditional way of life within the park, herding livestock across the land. Their presence and practices shape how the reserve functions today.
Most visitors need a sturdy vehicle and should bring their own water, supplies, and camping gear. The remote location offers no mobile phone service, so self-reliance and advance planning are essential.
Despite extreme aridity with less than 70 millimeters of rain annually, the park shelters an unusually diverse plant life with hundreds of specialized species. This adaptation makes it a living laboratory for understanding drought-resistant vegetation.
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