NamibRand Nature Reserve, Nature reserve and Dark Sky sanctuary in southwestern Namib Desert, Namibia
The reserve encompasses 215,000 hectares of diverse terrain containing sand dunes, rocky mountains, gravel plains, and desert valleys spanning the Namib landscape.
In 1984, J.A. Brückner established this private conservation area to protect the ecological systems of the southwestern Namib Desert region.
The NamibRand Conservation Foundation implements educational programs to increase environmental awareness and promote wildlife protection throughout the local communities.
Visitors need to arrange accommodations and transportation in advance due to the remote location, with access limited to designated entry points.
The International Dark-Sky Association designated NamibRand as a Dark Sky Reserve in 2012 for its exceptionally clear night skies and minimal light pollution.
Shares border with: Namib-Naukluft National Park
Website: http://namibrand.org
GPS coordinates: -25.00000,16.00000
Latest update: March 10, 2025 03:15
Namibia offers travelers a diverse landscape of natural wonders and historical landmarks that span vast desert plains, dramatic canyons, and protected wildlife reserves. The country's attractions range from Etosha National Park, where large herds gather at waterholes across more than 8,500 square miles (22,000 square kilometers) of protected land, to the towering red dunes of Sossusvlei rising 1,000 feet (300 meters) above white salt pans. Fish River Canyon cuts 100 miles (160 kilometers) through the southern landscape, while along the Atlantic coast, the Skeleton Coast preserves the remains of ships lost in foggy waters and hosts thriving seal colonies. Rock engravings at Twyfelfontein, created by San peoples over 6,000 years ago, document ancient wildlife and spiritual practices through more than 2,500 carvings in red sandstone. The Namib Desert, one of Earth's oldest arid regions, supports specialized wildlife and plant species that have adapted to extreme conditions over millions of years. Conservation areas like Okonjima protect cheetahs and leopards through research and rehabilitation programs, while coastal wetlands at Pelican Point and Sandwich Harbour provide feeding grounds for flamingos, pelicans, and thousands of Cape fur seals. The collection also includes Kolmanskop, a German colonial diamond mining settlement from 1908 that now stands abandoned as sand dunes gradually reclaim its buildings. These destinations demonstrate how human history, geological forces, and resilient ecosystems have shaped this southwestern African nation into a compelling destination for nature and culture enthusiasts.
Gibeon
178.6 km
Fairy circle
9 km
Namib-Naukluft National Park
84.5 km
High Energy Stereoscopic System
199 km
Duwisib Castle
61.6 km
Brukkaros Mountain
202.8 km
Gobabeb
186.4 km
Gamsberg (Namibia)
185 km
Magistrate's Residence
202.4 km
Franke Tower
63.7 km
Lüderitz Memorial
198.4 km
Hardap Recreation Resort
188.7 km
Diaz Point
203.6 km
Kaiser-Wilhelm-II.-Denkmal
187.1 km
Deutsche Bank Afrika Building
202 km
Farm Aar
187.4 km
Losberg
7.4 km
Krabbenhöft & Lampe Building
202.4 km
Kreplin House
202.4 km
Monument at Kub
173.4 km
Cemetery at Nomtsas
50.2 km
Haai-eilandvuurtoring
200.9 km
Two Historic Dwellings
202.4 km
Semi-Detached House
202.4 km
Dunes of the Namib
70.5 km
Battlefield around Franke Tower
63.7 km
Prisoner-of-War Camp Site
189.6 km
Rhenish Mission House
63.7 kmReviews
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