NamibRand Nature Reserve
Africa's first International Dark Sky Reserve. Luxury camps in the wilderness offer views of the Milky Way, fairy circles and desert gemsbok, making it a top destination for desert stargazing.
NamibRand is a privately owned nature reserve of about 210,000 hectares. It lies about 1 to 1.5 hours' drive south of Sesriem. In 2012 the International Dark-Sky Association designated it as Africa's first International Dark Sky Reserve, at Gold level. The reserve has high-end camps including Wolwedans and &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge. They offer stargazing talks, dune walks and guided nature drives. Gemsbok, zebras and fairy circles are common. Access is limited to guests, and bookings must be made in advance. No public roads go deep into the reserve.
Opening hours
Camp guests only; per camp schedule
Nearby sights
- Namib Desert Hot Air Balloon
- Dune 45
- Sesriem Canyon
- Sesriem Campsite
- Elim Dune
- Hiddenvlei
- Big Daddy Dune
- Deadvlei