Welcome
to the NamibRand
Nature Reserve.

The NamibRand Nature Reserve is a non-profit private nature reserve initiated by wildland philanthropist and Wolwedans founder Albi Brückner in the early 1980’s. All landowners belonging to the Reserve have signed agreements and adopted a constitution that sets aside the land for conservation – now and in the future. The Reserve is financially self-sustaining mainly through high-quality, low-impact tourism.

 

Over 6 years ago, NamibRand Nature Reserve, one of Africa’s largest private nature reserves, expanded its conservation role to include the preservation of the star-filled nighttime skies that shine above its dunes and mountains. These efforts in night sky conservation have earned the reserve high honours with the International Dark-Sky Association, which acknowledges the NamibRand Nature Reserve as an International Dark Sky Reserve. The NamibRand also recently was awarded Africa’s First Wilderness Quiet Park status by Quiet Parks International (QPI).

 

Creating a Nature Reserve
A dream come true: To extend the Namib Desert Frontiers and create a sanctuary free of fences allowing the wildlife to once again roam their habitat unhindered…
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Dark Sky reserve
One of Africa’s largest private nature reserves, has expanded its conservation role to include preserving the star-filled nighttime skies as a Dark-Sky Association, International Dark Sky Reserve.
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Africa's First Wilderness Quiet Park
The NamibRand Nature Reserve is Africa's First Wilderness Quiet Park awarded by Quiet Parks International (QPI). This prestigious recognition underscores NamibRand’s dedication to preserving the tranquility of this precious reserve.
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Landscape
NamibRand Nature Reserve, which is located just south ofSossusvlei, is synonymous with some of Africa’s most breathtaking locations.
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Fairy Circles
In the modern world of advanced research, innovative technology and information networks, it is refreshing to know that nature can still keep some of her secrets.
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Ecology
The Namib Desert is said to be the oldest desert in the world. As a desert frontier ecosystem the Pro-Namib contains all facets of the Namib Desert while playing an essential role in the health of the Namib Desert’s ecosystem.
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Fauna & Flora
The early days of NamibRand Nature Reserve saw nearly no game, but as the habitat recovered, wildlife population numbers also stabilized and seasonal wildlife migratory routes have been reestablished.
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Geology
Geologically the Namib area displays a wide range of rock types, ranging from the Namaqua Complex Houmoed granite dated at more than 1265 million years old, to the present day forming Namib Sand Sea.
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Archeology
The early days of NamibRand Nature Reserve saw nearly no game, but as the habitat recovered, wildlife population numbers also stabilized and seasonal wildlife migratory routes have been reestablished.
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Research
Research conducted on NamibRand aims to directly benefit management of the Reserve and to contribute to the national scientific knowledge base.
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Weather & Climate
Whilst average summer temperatures range between 34 and 38 degrees with almost zero humidity, there are those days when the mercury climbs up to 42 degrees.
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Getting there
Whether you choose to fly, self-drive or be driven by a qualified Wolwedans guide, we have options available to you that will take the worry out of your travel planning.
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