From the parks board office in sendelingsdrif one proceeds up a very good gravel road for a few kilometres this. Investor and entrepreneurship education workshop 2020 port nolloth. Note that maps may not appear on the webpage in their full size and resolution. National geographics fish river canyon and the richtersveld adventure map is a complete travel guide for adventure travelers exploring these unique areas in southern africa. Map to richtersveld transfrontier national park, keetma. The parks main attraction is the truly aweinspiring fish river canyon, about half of which lies within the park boundaries. This whole area forms the aiaisrichtersveld transfrontier conservation area tfca under a treaty between the governments of namibia and south africa. This is brought visibly home to you when you enter the park. Ais hot springs game park and the south african richtersveld national park. Namibia travel guide providing information on areas, landscapes, history, and attractions. From there our route will take us via vioolsdrift to the richtersveld. Richtersveld 4x4 trails in port nolloth, northern cape. Sep 16, 2017 our december 2017 trip has been finalised. As youll see, the circular route means no long distances between attractions and no backtracking.
Richtersveld and northern namaqualand digital pdf map. To find the return map from johannesburg to richtersveld, begin with entering start and end locations in calculator control and click on show return map. It follows the natural lay of the land, and the existing road networks, attractions and villages. Leaving the richtersveld will take us through the richtersveld world heritage site. I come from state of west bengal in india, and somehow richtersveld is a popular name in my language in culture since arguably one of the best pieces of bengali literature, a. This map shows towns, villages, main roads, secondary roads, tracks, airports, points of interest and sightseeings in namibia. At namibias southernmost limit, the starkly beautiful, mountainous aiaisrichtersveld transfrontier park commonly known as the richtersveld straddles the border with south africa, covering an area around four times the size of greater london. Settled in the northern cape and southern namibia, managed by south african national parks sanparks and namibias native nama people, visitors can experience namibias harsh extreme elements for themselves, visit the aiais hot springs and see the legendary fish river canyon. Richtersveld, namaqualand map digital pdf with gps coordinates. Tucked into south africas far northwest corner, where the orange river makes its final turn towards the atlantic ocean, lies the uncompromising mountain desert of the richtersveld. Namibia map road information and distances blackjack damaraland accommodation guide everything you need to know before visiting blackjack damaraland namibia.
This expertly researched map delivers unparalleled content, unlike. A seemingly desolate park that belongs to two countries actually supports all kinds of wildlife. Richtersveld world heritage site, northern cape the richtersveld world heritage site protects a unique landscape, biome and people. Windhoek arrive in namibias capital, check into your guesthouse and then head over to the famous joes beer house for some delicious.
Discover aiaisrichtersveld transfrontier park in namibiasouth africa. Richtersveld and northern namaqualand paper map info map. You dont need a 4x4 for this route, but remember, the richtersveld is an emerging tourism. Pdf a first classification of the vegetation of the.
Do you want a map that gives you the probable stopping points and halfway point of your journey. A 200km, fiveday foot race from south africa to namibia through the ancient arid landscape of the aiaisrichtersveld transfrontier park. Best camping in richtersveld transfrontier national park on tripadvisor. Richtersveld, namaqualand map digital pdf with gps. The last digit has been omitted on this map as being unecessary. The richtersveld, northern namaqualand, northern cape south. Richtersveld transfrontier national park map mappery. The quickest way to get to the park from n7 rsa and b1 namibia is to turn off at steinkopf and approach via. Settled in the northern cape and southern namibia, managed by south african national parks sanparks and namibia s native nama people, visitors can experience namibia s harsh extreme elements for themselves, visit the aiais hot springs and see the legendary fish river canyon. You can also try a different route while coming back by adding multiple destinations. Namibia botswana caprivi strip 50 caprivi strip angola otjihende steirandberge kaokaland 20.
Visit the whs in your 4x4 and meet the nama aiaisrichtersveld transfrontier park on the border of south africa and namibia is a transfrontier park that could be mistaken for the end of the world. Essential digital map of namibia with gps coordinates. Detailed map of ai ais richtersveld transfrontier park showing the location of all major lodges, tented camps, attractions, campsites, rivers and roads. Park map of richtersveld transfrontier national park, south africa. Ai aisrichtersveld transfrontier park spans both south africa and namibia and has some of the most spectacular desert mountain scenery in africa. With 5 listings in richtersveld national park, our handy richtersveld national park map search and great low prices, its easy to book the. Photographs, room types, activities, facilities, location booking information and information for your stay at blackjack damaraland, read all the accommodation information about blackjack. The similarity of geology, landscapes, flora and fauna of the area resulted in the signing of a treaty on 1st august 2003, by the then namibian and south african presidents, and south africas richtersveld national park and the aiais and fish river canyon park were amalgamated to form the ai ais richtersveld transfrontier park, namibias. Now in its 8 th edition this map remains as popular as ever. Richtersveld national park port elizabeth fisherhaven mozambique zimbabwe botswana namibia hermanus gansbaai agulhas arniston. Although its the worlds only area classified as an arid biodiversity hotspot, densities of large animals are low.
This whole area forms the aiais richtersveld transfrontier conservation area tfca under a treaty between the governments of namibia and south africa. Media in category aiaisrichtersveld transfrontier park the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. The richtersveld is the name for both a demarcated region of the northern cape namaqualand region, and a unique, stark, aweinspiring but fragile landscape and biome. Fish river canyon and the richtersveld south africa and. Game park in namibia and the richtersveld park in south africa. Urgent notice eskom electricity agreement richtersveld municipality. The arid wilderness of this region makes for aweinspiring beauty of a unique kind.
To save the maps to your computer, rightclick on the link. With 5 listings in richtersveld national park, our handy richtersveld national park map search and great low prices, its easy to book the perfect holiday accommodation for your richtersveld national park visit. Namibia map road information and distances madbookings. Fish river canyon,so old it is like a map of the earths geology over aeons. If you notice any errors or omissions, contact us so that we may correct them. The richtersveld park is nestled in the northern cape province of south africa, right on the border of the namibian mountain ranges. Aisrichtersveld transfrontier park clarification needed is a peace park straddling the border between south africa and namibia. Download free namibia mapsfree map downloadsfree world country map downloadssponsors. Dirt roads crisscross the area between the tar road and the orange river. The park is mainly a scenic wilderness destination.
Richtersveld national park, mountain desert, orange river rafting. Richtersveld national park, mountain desert, orange river. The ai ais richtersveld transfrontier park was publicly declared in 1968 and spans an area of about 6 045 square kilometers. Aiaisrichtersveld transfrontier park south african national.
The treaty signed on august 1, 2003, made the aiais richtersveld transfrontier park possible, as it is known today. Richtersveld, namaqualand map paper road map with gps. Tucked into south africas far northwest corner, where the orange river makes its final turn towards the atlantic ocean. These crystal mountains and granite plains on south africas northwest border with namibia get between 50 and 125mm of rain a year. It may look forbidding and, with summer temperatures that soar above 50 degrees celsius, it certainly is, but this radical geography has spawned astonishing riches an. A great planning tool and ontheroad resource this 15th edition namibia map. The richtersveld and around namibia travel guide rough guides. Windhoek arrive in namibia s capital, check into your guesthouse and then head over to the famous joes beer house for some delicious. The orange river forms the northern boundary of the richtersveld in south africa and the southern border of the fish river canyon conservation area in namibia. The best richtersveld transfrontier national park camping. Namibia map digital pdf with gps coordinates infomap. For those who dont know, the richtersveld national park is a 160 000 hectare national park found on the banks of the orange river in south africas northern cape. Upington to richtersveld across kalahari picture of.
The treaty signed on august 1, 2003, made the aiaisrichtersveld transfrontier park possible, as it is known today. It is full of changing scenery from flat, sandy, coastal plains, to craggy sharp mountains of volcanic rock and the lushness of the orange river, which forms the border with neighboring namibia. Fish river canyon and the richtersveld map south africa. Namibia political 1990 168k and pdf format 174k namibia shaded relief 1990 332k and pdf format 343k. The ai ais richtersveld national park is one of many national parks in south africa but is home to the only true desert in the country. Fish river canyon and the richtersveld map south africa and. Visit the whs in your 4x4 and meet the nama aiais richtersveld transfrontier park on the border of south africa and namibia is a transfrontier park that could be mistaken for the end of the world.
We will be visiting the fish river canyon, luderitz and kolmanskop in namibia. The richtersveld and around plan your visit with rough guides and get travel tips, recommendations and advice for where to go and what to do. Sendelingsdrif rest camp, richtersveld transfrontier national park. Richtersveld transfrontier national park map see map details from. Most of the south african part of the park forms part of the buffer zone of the richtersveld cultural and botanical landscape. Find out more about the richtersveld the heart of the desert with highest biodiversity of any on earth. The richtersveld and around namibia travel guide rough. Vioolsdrift is the last town before entering the richtersveld. Download free namibia maps free map downloadsfree world country map downloads. If you are looking for richtersveld national park holiday accommodation, safarinow has a selection of selfcatering, camping and caravanning, lodge holiday accommodation in richtersveld national park and surrounds.
The richtersveld, northern namaqualand, northern cape. It was the fag end of a busy year when i started my northern cape adventure including richtersveld aiais transfrontier national park in fact around the christmas time. Hunkering down within the muddy embrace of the mighty gariep river, the richtersveld offers wilderness enthusiasts an unparalleled offroad experience. This map should not be used for lifting coordinates by measuring from the grid lines, as the large scale and type of projection does not permit accuracy sufficient for road navigation. The richtersveld national park a 4x4 vehicle is an absolute requirement to visit the richtersveld park, and dont even consider going there in an ordinary sedan vehicle. It was established by the governments of namibia and south africa and provides for joint management of the richtersveld national park south africa and aiais hot springs park namibia. The richtersveld is a desert landscape characterised by rugged kloofs and high mountains, situated in the northwestern corner of south africas northern cape province. A main tarred road traces the outskirts of the richtersveld route area the r382 that leaves the n7 at steinkopf and travels to port nolloth and then north along the coast to alexander bay.
Leaving the richtersveld will take us through the richtersveld world heritage site, staying over at tierhoek. Goto the hostels website by clicking on the address, if youre viewing this on your computer. Also information on accommodation, 4x4 driving, sights and cultural events in the region. Khaeb sperrgebiet national park borders on the richtersveld in south africa, which comprises a protected area of about 160,000 ha within a multiple use buffer zone of about 398,425 ha. Since its introduction in 1998, with the first decent map of the richtersveld. The richtersveld park is situated in the northwest corner of the northern cape where south africa rubs shoulders with the arid mountain ranges of southern namibia. The information in this directory is compiled from various sources and is subject to continual change. Hunkering down within the muddy embrace of the mighty gariep river, the richtersveld offers wilderness enthusiasts an. Namibia and the richtersveld december 2017 landrovingafrica. Using gps coordinates in a vehicle within the confines of a road or track requires.
Namibia travel guide regions and attractions of namibia. Official site of the richtersveld world heritage site, previously the community conservancy. Aiaisrichtersveld transfrontier park namibiasouth africa. The circle route was conceived by the richtersveld tourism association rta as the best way to see as much as possible in a limited amount of time. Aiais richtersveld transfrontier park my guide namibia. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. This expertly researched map delivers unparalleled content, unlike any traditional road map. Waterproof tearresistant travel mapnational geographics fish river canyon and the richtersveld adventure map is a complete travel guide for adventure travelers exploring these unique areas in southern africa. The ai ais richtersveld transfrontier park artfp jointly conserves a large part of the succulent karoo biome which is an international biodiversity hotspot. Classic namibia itinerary this is an example of a classic twoweek namibia selfdrive safari. Aiais richtersveld transfrontier park travel guide, map.
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