Agama River Camp
- Camping
- Self catering
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Bird watching
- Walking & hiking
The name ‘Agama’ is derived from the colourful family of lizards that frequent the drier and open savannah regions of Africa, this was also the first creature to make itself visible when we entered the old farm gate, it seemed fitting to indulge this inquisitive reptile in the name sake.
We are situated on the C19, 30 kms south of Solitaire and 50 kms north of Sesriem, approximately forty five minutes from the main gate way to Sossusvlei.
Most visitors utilise our facilities as an overnight access point to Sossusvlei and the Namib Naukluft hiking trails. We also offer self guided walks into the mountains. Pre-arranged meals for groups, events and / or individuals as well as breakfast packs are available. For those who don’t have camping equipment we will provide tents, bedding, crockery and cutlery for an additional fee. We do also supply a limited amount of firewood but not ice. We are connected to the main grid (Nampower) so our chalets and restaurant have a reliable power supply.
As the campsite and chalets are on a small personalised scale: a swimming pool, sunset deck and fully licenced bar are available to all the residents.All meals should be pre-booked as our menus are pre-set.
Desert Camp
- Self catering
- Swimming pool
- Walking & hiking
- 5 eco awards flowers
Self-catering at its best! Desert Camp is situated just 5 km from the entrance gate to Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon in the Namib Naukluft Park. Nestled under centuries old thorn trees, Desert Camp has an unsurpassed 360 degrees view over the desert landscape and surrounding mountains. An absolute must for the nature lover and photographer.
Twenty affordable eco-friendly self-catering accommodation units under canvas with adobe-style walls are available. Each twin bedded unit has a spacious bedroom with a fold-out sleeper couch where two small children (under 12) can be accommodated free of charge if shared with two full paying adults, en-suite bathroom equipped with a shower, toilet and wash basin, shaded veranda with fitted kitchenette, barbeque, lights, power points and an adjacent parking area.
Facilities at the main building include a fully stocked and serviced bar with big screen television, a sparkling swimming pool and 2 communal bomas with cooking and wash up facilities which are perfect for groups traveling together.
Meals and adventure activities may be booked at the nearby Sossusvlei Lodge. Fresh food supplies can be ordered daily from reception for self-caterers and even private Chefs can be provided on request.
A fuel and service station, stocked utility shop and Internet café is available at Sossus Oasis a mere 5 km away.
Drifters Desert Farm
- Camping
- Self catering
- Swimming pool
- Game drives
- Hot air balloon trips
- Walking & hiking
Drifters Desert Farm offers camping on the private 20 000 ha wilderness reserve within the NamibRand Nature Reserve, 100 km south of Sesriem and 200 km north of Aus, near Drifters Desert Lodge.
The Lodge itself offers 6 spacious, comfortably furnished, en-suite rooms and a generous central lounge / dinning area all built of local stone - ensuring warmth in winter and cool in summer.
A west facing terrace and sparkling swimming pool complete the package.
Game drives and walks are conducted in the own conservancy and show off a huge variety of indigenous fauna and flora in a landscape varying from mountains to dune-veld.
Directions: road C14, 100 km south of Sesriem turn right at the Drifters sign, or 20 km north of Betta turn left, follow good gravel road 7 km to the Drifters Desert Lodge.
Hot air balloon trips are available.
Drifters Desert Lodge
- Camping
- Swimming pool
- Game drives
- Hot air balloon trips
- Walking & hiking
Drifters are pleased to announce the opening of their new Desert Lodge in southern Namibia. Located on the private 20 000 ha wilderness reserve within the NamibRand Nature Reserve, 100 km south of Sesriem, 200 km north of Aus, this lodge is designed to offer the ultimate wildlife and desert experience for both self-drivers and small tour groups.
The Lodge itself offers 6 spacious, comfortably furnished, en-suite rooms and a generous central lounge / dinning area all built of local stone - ensuring warmth in winter and cool in summer. A west facing terrace and sparkling swimming pool complete the package.
Game drives and walks are conducted in the own conservancy and show off a huge variety of indigenous fauna and flora in a landscape varying from mountains to dune-veld.
Namib Desert Environmental Education Trust (NaDEET) Centre
- Self catering
- Environmental education
Located on the NamibRand Nature Reserve in the Namib Desert, we are a small NGO that empowers and educates Namibians to live sustainably. Built in a dune valley, NaDEET Centre is a model and experience in sustainable living where activities and daily living needs are joined to create a truly environmental education programme.
The Namib Desert Environmental Education Trust (NaDEET) is a non-profit, Namibian trust established in 2003. It is located 100 km south of Sesriem/Sossusvlei on the NamibRand Nature Reserve. NaDEET believes environmental education must not only increase awareness and knowledge but also eco-friendly attitudes and skills in Namibia's youth and educators to promote participation.
NaDEET Objective
To provide environmental education for Namibians, regardless of income, by:
- addressing relevant environmental issues through hands-on, experiential learning.
- supporting the Namibian school curricula in a practical, learner-centred way.
- providing the opportunity of experiencing the county's namesake - the Namib Desert - first hand, thus creating a sense of respect and responsibility for their natural environment.
NaDEET’s Environmental Education Centre facilitates hands-on experiential learning in a desert environment. The key feature of NaDEET Centre is that programme participants not only hear about sustainable living, they actually live it. Located in a dune valley on the NamibRand Nature Reserve, NaDEET Centre was developed with an innovative design and alternative technology (eg solar ovens, bucket showers). In this way, the Centre is both a model and experience in sustainable living. We emphasise the three big ideas of energy, water, waste.
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» See our Literature and other resources section for more general information
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A digest of information on key aspects of Karas and Hardap's geography
Mendelsohn, J. 2007. A digest of information on key aspects of Karas and Hardap's geography
While much of Hardap and Karas is fairly flat, there is also much scenic beauty to be admired, especially along the escarpment, the coast, in the Namib, the Karas Mountains and, of course, the famous Fish River canyon and the Orange River. The absence of people adds more to the wilderness value of many areas, since the majority and a growing proportion of people live in towns. Although much has been done to emphasise and promote the idea of rural development, it is a simple fact the low rainfall, poor soils and absence of markets and infrastructure make rural life particularly harsh.» Download -
A digest of information on key aspects of Kunene and Erongo's geography
Mendelsohn, J. 2007. A digest of information on key aspects of Kunene and Erongo's geography
Other than the vast expanses of open land, the two regions have a great number of other assets. Obvious ones are such attractions as the Namib Desert and its dunes, the Brandberg, Spitzkoppe and rock art, especially at Twyfelfontein, the Petrified Forest, the lagoon at Walvis Bay, and abundant wildlife, including the famous desert elephants and fur seals.» Download -
A Strategic Collaborative Management & Development Plan For Greater Sossusvlei – Namib Landscape
A five year strategic plan for 2013-2018. This co-management & development plan sets out the vision, purpose and objectives and underlying principles for the key issues which the participants wish to address in the co-management and development of the Complex. It also lists agreed “actions” under each of the issues, to facilitate the effective implementation of the plan» Download -
Briefing Paper: Co-management and Development of the Greater Sossusvlei - Namib Complex
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Certificate of Incorporation and Memorandum and Articles of Association
GSNL Articles of Association as filed with the Master of High Court.
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Constitution of the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib Landscape Association
GSNL Constitution (Final, June 2015)» Download -
Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape: Tracking ungulate movements 1
Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape: Tracking ungulate movements
Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape : Tracking ungulate movements. Volume 1 Issue 1: from December 2015 to March 2016» Download -
Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape: Tracking ungulate movements 2
Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape: Tracking ungulate movements 2
Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape Tracking ungulate movements. Volume 1 Issue 2: from April to June 2016» Download -
Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape: Tracking ungulate movements 3
Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape: Tracking ungulate movements 3
Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape Tracking ungulate movements. Volume 1 Issue 3: from June to November 2016» Download -
Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape: Tracking ungulate movements 4
Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape: Tracking ungulate movements 4
Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape Tracking ungulate movements. Volume 2 Issue 1: from December 2016 to March 2017» Download -
Landscape conservation areas’ law enforcement manual
Law Enforcement Brochure - roads-camping-littering-fires-trespassing
Given the capacity of the area’s tourism, the stakeholders within the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib Landscape (GSNL) are confronted with management issues related to the tourism industry. These issues are specifically related to the conduct of the tourists in the area, and strict management implementation is necessary to uphold the environment and socio-economic status of the area. In pursuit of this, the landscape recognised the need to enhance law enforcement capacity in the area i, with the emphasis on educating NAMPOL on the relevant laws applicable to the regulation of tourism activities within the landscape, as well as on how the landscape members can complement NAMPOL’s efforts by exploring what powers landscape members have in terms of the law.» Download -
NAM-PLACE Best Practice Document
Challenges, Lessons Learned and Best Practices in Establishing Landscape Conservati on Areas in Namibia
Namibia’s protected area (PA) network makes significant contributions to the conservation of biodiversity which is of national and international importance and contributes to the maintenance of ecosystem services. In addition the network has the potential to contribute to the socio-economic benefits of local communities who are residents and/or neighbours of protected areas. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) recognises the importance of creating positive attitudes of residents and neighbours towards protected areas and of capitalising on sound management with them to enhance conservation activities. MET also recognises that protected areas (PAs) cannot operate as islands surrounded by areas of incompatible land uses, and in view of climate change predictions it is important to maintain connectivity between PAs including across international boundaries. As a result, supported by the GEF-funded NAM-PLACE Project, MET has been exploring the establishment and development of Landscape Conservation Areas (LCAs) in different parts of Namibia.» Download -
Namibia Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment
Ministry of Environment and Tourism. 2008. Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment Namibia. Final Report
Vulnerability and Adaptation assessment to climate change carried out in preparation of the Second National Communication in meeting Government’s obligations to the UNFCCC. The report addresses the vulnerability of the water and agricultural sectors to climate change, and suggest adaptation measures to cope with the expected impacts. Vulnerability is placed in the socio-economic contexts of rural areas, in particular the Karas and Caprivi regions.» Download -
Namibia's Coast: Ocean Riches and Desert Treasures
Robertson, A., Jarvis, A., Mendelsohn, J. and Swart, R. 2012. Namibia's Coast: Ocean Riches and Desert Treasures. Directorate of Environmental Affairs, Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Namibia
Full colour book on Namibia's coast with chapters on: Introducing the coast of Namibia; Weather and Water; Foundations and Landshapes; The Living Coast; People of the Coast; Economic Resources and Activities; From the Past to the Future.» Download -
NRNR Game Count report June 2012
Report giving feedback and results of the annual game count held on NamibRand Nature Reserve and the Pro-Namib Conservancy on 2 June 2012 - for the eighth consecutive year since the counts were initiated in 2005.» Download -
NRNR Game Count report May 2013
Results of the Annual Game Count for the NamibRand Nature Reserve and Pro-Namib Conservancy 1 June 2013
Data collected in the June 2013 game count were calculated and analysed, bearing our three core objectives in mind: Population estimates, Wildlife distribution/density, Population change» Download -
NRNR Game Count report May 2014
Results of the NamibRand Nature Reserve and Pro-Namib Conservancy Annual Game Count 31 May 2014
Data collected in the May 2014 game count were calculated and analysed, bearing our three core objectives in mind: Population estimates, Wildlife distribution/density, Population change» Download -
Observations on the movements and home ranges of Hartmann’s Mountain Zebras and Oryx in the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib Landscape
Mendelsohn J. 2014. Observations on the movements and home ranges of Hartmann’s Mountain Zebras and Oryx in the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib LandscapeThis document provides a summary of information on the movements and locations of 9 Hartmann’s mountain zebra and 9 oryx fitted with GPS tracking devices in the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib Landscape during 7 months in 2013 and 2014.» Download -
Observations on the movements and home ranges of Hartmann’s Mountain Zebras and Oryx in the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib Landscape
Mendelsohn J & Mendelsohn M, 2014. Observations on the movements and home ranges of Hartmann’s Mountain Zebras and Oryx in the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib Landscape. Update December 2014
This document provides an update of information on the movements and locations of 9 Hartmann’s mountain zebra and 9 oryx in the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib Landscape (GSNL). The report covers one year: from the last days of November 2013 when the transmitters were fitted to the end of November 2014. A previous report reviewed data collected during the first 7 months up to the 26th of June 2014.» Download -
Observations on the movements and home ranges of Hartmann’s Mountain Zebras and Oryx in the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib Landscape (powerpoint)
Observations on the movements and home ranges of Hartmann’s Mountain Zebras and Oryx in the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib Landscape. Based on a report by John Mendelsohn (RAISON)
A 16 slide powerpoint presentation summarising the results of the study of nine mountain zebra and nine oryx fitted with GPS tracking devices in the central Namib, showing locations and home ranges to date (after 7 months tracking).» Download -
Project proposal: A study of the population densities, movement patterns and land uses of oryx, springbok and mountain zebra in and around the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib Landscape
African Conservation Services cc. 2013. Project proposal: A study of the population densities, movement patterns and land uses of oryx, springbok and mountain zebra in and around the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib Landscape.
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Report on a mountain zebra aerial survey in the Naukluft and Khomas Hochland
Kolberg H. 2013. Report on a mountain zebra aerial survey in the Naukluft and Khomas Hochland, 19 to 24 June 2013
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Report on the Burchell’s Zebra and Red Hartebeest total road count June 2014
Report on the Burchell’s Zebra (Equus burchelli) and Red Hartebeest (Sigmoceros lichtensteinii) total road count done on the 24th of June 2014
Population estimates for NamibRand Nature reserve were 367 Burchell's zebra and around 205 Red hartebeest.» Download -
Report on the IUCN evaluation mission to Namibia 16 to 26 September 2012
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Species list: Birds
Bird species list compiled from data in the Southern African Bird Atlas Project and from more recent records within the landscape.» Download -
Species list: Mammals
Mammals recorded by NamibRand Nature Reserve» Download -
Species list: Reptiles
Reptiles recorded by NamibRand Nature Reserve» Download -
Species list: Shrubs, herbs & other plants
Shrubs, herbs & other plants recorded by NamibRand Nature Reserve» Download -
Species list: Trees
Trees recorded from the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib Landscape by the Tree Atlas of Namibia project» Download -
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Karas Integrated Regional Land Use Plan (KIRLUP)
Koch, M., Pallett, J., Tarr, P. and Wetzel, G. 2011. Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Karas Integrated Regional Land Use Plan (KIRLUP). Final Report 25 February 2011
This Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) looks at the suggestions and proposals of the Karas Integrated Regional Land Use Plan, with the objective to develop sustainable options, identify the potential of the region’s natural resources and to achieve the land uses that best fit that potential.» Download -
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Of The Tourism Sector For The Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Of The Tourism Sector For The Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape
This Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of the tourism sector in the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib Landscape has two main objectives: • To help achieve a strong and sustainable tourism industry in the landscape, which contributes to improving human quality of life on sustainable principles; • To support the development plan of the landscape and inform future decision-making in and around the tourism sector.» Download -
The coast of the Erongo Region
Robertson, T., Mendelsohn, J., Jarvis, A. and Swart, R. 2012. The Coast of the Erongo Region - Namibia's Coast. NACOMA
A booklet compiled from the book: Namibia's coast: Ocean riches and desert treasures.» Download -
The coast of the Hardap Region
Swart R, Robertson T, Mendelsohn J & Jarvis A. 2012. The coast of the Hardap Region. NACOMA
A booklet compiled from the book: Namibia's coast: Ocean riches and desert treasures.» Download -
The coast of the Karas Region
Jarvis A, Swart R, Robertson T & Mendelsohn J. 2012. The coast of the Karas Region. NACOMA
A booklet compiled from the book: Namibia's coast: Ocean riches and desert treasures.» Download -
The ecological, social & economic implications of private game parks & private nature reserves in Namibia
The ecological, social & economic implications of private game parks & private nature reserves in Namibia
The Ministry of Environment & Tourism commissioned this study into the ecological, social, and economic implications of private game parks and nature reserves in Namibia. The Ministry engaged the services of an independent team of researchers consisting of an ecologist, an economist and a lawyer.» Download -
Ungulate tracking update: December 2015 to November 2016. Central section.
Ungulate tracking update: December 2015 to November 2016. Central section.
Animation showing movement of satellite-tracked ungulates between December 2015 and November 2016. Central section» Download -
Ungulate tracking update: December 2015 to November 2016. Nothern section.
Ungulate tracking update: December 2015 to November 2016. Nothern section.
Animation showing movement of satellite-tracked ungulates between December 2015 and November 2016. Nothern section.» Download -
Ungulate tracking update: December 2015 to November 2016. Southern section
Ungulate tracking update: December 2015 to November 2016. Southern section.
Animation showing movement of satellite-tracked ungulates between December 2015 and November 2016. Southern section» Download -
World Heritage Site nomination dossier
Comprehensive dossier compiled for the Namib Sand Sea World Heritage Site nomination» Download -
World Heritage Site nomination dossier - annexes
Comprehensive dossier compiled for the Namib Sand Sea World Heritage Site nomination (annexes)» Download
