Richtersveld, Natural reserve in Northern Cape, South Africa
The Richtersveld landscape features mountains, deep valleys, and sandy plains across 160,000 hectares of arid wilderness in the Northern Cape region.
The Nama people established their presence in Richtersveld during the 18th century when colonial settlers pushed them northward toward the Orange River.
The Nama communities maintain traditional pastoral practices, moving their livestock between forty seasonal camping grounds following established migration patterns.
The reserve requires a four-wheel-drive vehicle for access and offers accommodation options from basic camping sites to traditional matjieshut dwellings.
The region contains the highest diversity of succulent plants globally, with species adapted to survive in temperatures ranging from freezing to 50 degrees Celsius.
Location: Northern Cape
GPS coordinates: -28.60000,17.20389
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:49
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