Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Kuiseb Canyon is a shady site at the Kuiseb River crossing along the C14 and is also a
convenient place to break up a trip between Windhoek and Walvis Bay. The location is
scenic enough, but the dust and noise from passing vehicles makes it less appealing than
other campsites. There are pleasant short canyon walks, but during heavy rains in the
mountains the site can be flooded; during summer months, keep tabs on the weather.
Mirabib $
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Mirabib is a pleasant facility that accommodates two parties at separate sites, and is com-
fortably placed beneath rock overhangs along a large granite escarpment. There's eviden-
ce that these shelters were used by nomadic peoples as early as 9000 years ago, and also
by nomadic shepherds in the 4th or 5th century.
CAMPGROUND
Homeb $
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Homeb is located in a scenic spot upstream from the most accessible set of dunes in the
Namib-Naukluft Park, and can accommodate several groups. Residents of the nearby
Topnaar Khoikhoi village dig wells in the Kuiseb riverbed to access water beneath the sur-
face, and one of their dietary staples is the !nara melon, which obtains moisture from the
water table through a long taproot. This hidden water also supports a good stand of trees,
including camelthorn acacia and ebony.
CAMPGROUND
Getting There & Away
The main park transit routes, the C28, C14, D1982 and D1998, are all open to 2WD
traffic. However, the use of minor roads requires a park permit (N$80 per day plus N$10
per vehicle), which can either be picked up at any of the park gates or arranged in advance
through NWR. While some minor roads in the park are accessible to high-clearance 2WD
vehicles, a 4WD is highly recommended.
NAUKLUFT MOUNTAINS
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The Naukluft Mountains, which rise steeply from the gravel plains of the central Namib,
are characterised by a high plateau bounded by gorges, caves and springs cut deeply from
dolomite formations. The Tsondab, Tsams and Tsauchab Rivers all rise in the massif, and
the relative abundance of water creates ideal habitats for mountain zebras, kudu, leopards,
