The 24 000-hectare Namib Tsaris Conservancy is tucked between the Namib and Tsaris mountains. The conservancy is only thirty minutes’ drive from the Sesriem gate which provides access into the Sossusvlei Dunes and acts as a gateway to the Great Namib Sand Sea, now declared a World Heritage Site. The Namib Tsaris Conservancy is a scenic ecological sanctuary featuring a picturesque landscape of vast gravel plains, mountainous areas, and dry river valleys, as well as a vast raised plateau which towers above the desert below. The conservancy and the surrounding area provides a vital refuge for wildlife through the dry season. This rehabilitated area is home to an array of indigenous wildlife including: oryx, springbok, Hartmann’s mountain zebra, Burchell’s zebra, kudu, hartebeest, giraffe, steenbok, klipspringer, bat-eared fox, as well as predators such as leopard, cheetah and hyena.
Situated in the Khomas region of Central Namibia, the desert town of Solitaire serves as an oasis in the Namib Desert. The town provides an important stop on the way to the ancient dunes of Sossusvlei, allowing travellers to stock up on essentials as they make their way further into the wilderness. Solitaire also has a small bar and is renowned for its famous apple pie - said to be the best in the country. Enjoy a scenic sundowner with views of the spectacular Namib desert, hike and bike through the unspoilt natural surroundings, or visit the wonderful local Cheetah Sanctuary.
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Spanning an area of 172,200 hectares and encompassing four distinct ecosystems, the NamibRand Reserve of southern Namibia is among the largest privately owned game parks in Southern Africa. Founded to conserve the unique environment and wildlife species of the Namib Desert, the park’s mix of dunes, mountains, rocky outcrops, sandy flats, and gravel plains provides habitats for a diversity of mammals, including hyenas, jackals, foxes, antelopes, and various wild cats. A plethora of bird species, reptiles, insects, and frogs also have their home here, alongside an array of plant species. Discover the mysterious ‘fairy circles’, unexplained bare patches in the sand, or enjoy a night of sublime stargazing - having been named Africa’s first International Dark Sky Reserve, it is one of the least light-polluted areas in the world.
