The NamibRand Nature Reserve

The NamibRand Nature Reserve, 60 km south of Sossusvlei, is part of the largest conservation area in Namibia, and the site of some of Africa's most breathtaking scenery.

The park has steep, rocky mountain ranges, enormous savannahs, vegetated dunes of deep red sand, and clay pans - these are four of NamibRand's distinct natural habitats. The Reserve's fascinating variety of fauna and flora is reflected in the colours of its landscapes, which change slowly but dramatically throughout the day. A tapestry of living, shifting colours and shapes, NamibRand is a photographer's utopia if ever there was one.

The Reserve's mission is to conserve the integrity and beauty of the land's natural ecosystems. A set proportion of park entry fees goes directly into conservation coffers.

The park is sparsely developed, and strictly off limits to tour buses and self-driving 4x4s. A few gravel roads traverse the NamibRand, but light aircraft or balloon flights offer excellent alternatives to driving as a way to appreciate the magnificence of the reserve.