Game Reserve
NamibRand Nature Reserve
Namibia 2,150 km² (830 mi²) Est. 1992
About NamibRand Nature Reserve
NamibRand Nature Reserve is the largest private nature reserve in southern Africa, covering over 2,000 square kilometres of pristine Namib Desert landscape. It was Africa's first International Dark Sky Reserve, offering some of the clearest, most unpolluted night skies on the planet.
The reserve encompasses a spectacular variety of desert scenery including red dune fields, gravel plains, granite inselbergs, and mountain ridges. Desert-adapted wildlife such as oryx, springbok, Hartmann's mountain zebra, and spotted hyena thrive here. With strict visitor limits (one guest per 1,000 hectares), NamibRand offers an exclusive and deeply immersive desert wilderness experience.
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Safari Tours
3.5
Avg Rating
34
Years Protected
Highlights
- Africa's first International Dark Sky Reserve with incredible stargazing
- Largest private reserve in southern Africa with strict visitor limits
- Stunning variety of desert landscapes and colours
- Exclusive and peaceful desert experience
Considerations
- Only accessible through expensive lodge bookings
- Limited wildlife compared to savannah parks
- Extreme temperature variations between day and night
- Remote location with long transfer times
Wildlife
Big Five Status
🦁
Lion
Not present
🐆
Leopard
Not present
🐘
Elephant
Not present
🦬
Buffalo
Not present
🦏
Rhino
Not present
Notable Species
Zebra
Occasional
Springbok
Common
Gemsbok
Common
Jackal
Common
Bat-eared Fox
Occasional
Common Occasional Rare
Best Time to Visit
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Peak Season Good Time Less Ideal
Climate Overview
Getting There
NamibRand is approximately 5 hours drive from Windhoek, south of Sesriem. Most visitors fly in to individual lodge airstrips. Access is only possible through a booking at one of the reserve's lodges.
Nearest Airport
NamibRand Airstrip
Nearest City
Maltahohe
Drive Time
5 hours