Game drive in NamibRand Nature Reserve

South of Sossusvlei in southern Namibia, the NamibRand Nature Reserve stretches across more than 200,000 hectares of spectacular desert wilderness. In the NamibRand, the real star of the show is the scenery! Forget the idea of cruising around in your rental car – self-drive safaris are not permitted here. The desert ecosystem is exceptionally fragile, so access to the reserve is carefully managed and game drives are organised by the lodge where you stay. Set out with an experienced guide and discover a side of Namibia where safaris are all about appreciating the remarkable creatures that have adapted to life in this arid wilderness. You may spot oryx, springbok, giraffe, Hartmann’s mountain zebra, bat-eared fox or aardwolf, follow the tracks of a predator, or simply pause to take in the extraordinary silence and vastness around you. This is where you realise, the desert doesn’t need to be crowded with wildlife to leave a lasting impression.