Discover the Richtersveld Transfrontier Park

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Attractions

Impressive rock formations, a profusion of succulents, the ‘Halfmense’, and profound silence fill the largest proclaimed mountain desert park in southern Africa. Dramatic landscapes with rugged mountain ranges, age-old metamorphosed lava flows and ice-age deposits sweep away inland from the Orange River, where Fish Eagles, Egyptian Geese and Kingfishers enjoy the green riverine vegetation that contrasts so starkly with the desert surrounds.

The Richtersveld National Park now forms part of the  declared Richtersveld/Ais-Ais Transfrontier Park. A pontoon will carry visitors over the Orange River from Rosh Pinah to Sendelingsdrif.

The Orange River winds its way through the canyons of the Richtersveld National Park and with its rapids, offers ideal canoeing and rafting. Swimming and fishing along the river bank are refreshing after another hot day in the Park. This mountain desert park also boasts 200km of 4×4 roads, but stick to the fixed trails as this is an eco-sensitive area.

Getting There

The National Park covers the northern part of the Richtersveld. The most common route used to get to the Richtersveld National Park is from Springbok to Port Nolloth and Alexander Bay. From Alexander Bay a gravel road (94km) takes visitors past Sanddrift to the Sendelingsdrift entrance to the Park. A 4×4 trail connects the Namibian border post at ‘Vioolsdrift’ with the Park. Vehicles with high ground clearance can follow scenic gravel roads via Lekkersing, Eksteenfontein and Kuboes to Sendelingsdrift, enjoying a breathtaking first impression on the Richtersveld area and its people.

Accommodation

The chalets on the banks of the Orange River in Sendelingsdrift offer comfortable accommodation, easy access into the Park and breathtaking views across the border into Namibia. Cool down at night in one of the camping sites in Potjiespram, De Hoop or Richtersberg on the banks of the Orange River, or at Kokerboomkloof in the mountains. Inside the Park, there are also the following Wilderness Camps: Tatasberg (Reed Cabins) and Ganakouriep (Canvas Cabins).  Brandkaros, Eksteenfontein, Rooiberg, Lekkersing, Sanddrift, and Kuboes offer you unique places to stay overnight if you decide to visit the Park just for a day trip.

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