Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park e-brochure - SANParks

De HoopRichtersveldCampsiteNumber of camping sites 12 with cold water ablutionsPower source and supplies Noneactivities Fly fishing, river rafting (own equipment needed)and swimming in the Orange RiverThis is one of the most popular spots in thePark and is arguably the most centrallysituated camp site that is also on the river.This area is also a favourite with fly-fisherman,birdwatchers and children.RichtersbergRichtersveldCampsiteNumber of camping sites 6 with cold water ablutionsPower source and supplies Noneactivities Fly fishing, river rafting (own equipment needed)and swimming in the Orange RiverAnother popular spot for those who want tohave the river flowing past their tent.The camp, like De Hoop, overlooks the river andthe rugged mountains on the Namibian side.These are complemented by the jagged peaks ofthe awesome Tatasberg range.KokerboomkloofRichtersveldCampsiteNumber of camping sites 8 with dry toiletsPower source and supplies Noneactivities Boulder hopping, viewing of the most awesomerock formationsThis Kloof is favoured by photographers as it’shome to some of the best rock formations inthe Richtersveld. The rocks seem to absorb thelight and the hues of the rocks change throughoutthe day. The campsites are all snuggled upagainst massive boulders. There is no wateravailable, therefore bring your own.The closest water is at Richtersberg, 32km away.44 arid parkswww.aridexperiences.com45/Ai /ais-Richtersveld

RichtersveldConservancycommunity accommodationThe Namas are an integral partof the Richtersveld and no visitto the Park would be completewithout visiting (and preferablyovernighting in) at least one of thesurrounding villages of Lekkersing,Eksteenfontein, Sanddrift or Kuboes.For more information contact theRichtersveld Reception.Tel +27 (0)27 831-1506The Camp overlooking KuboesLeft Mats being made for the traditionalmatjieshuis (mat huts)/Ai /AisNamibian park campsThe Namibian side of the Park gives you thechoice of staying at /Ai /Ais Hot SpringsResort or the Hobas Camp site./Ai /Ais, meaning ‘burning water’, is situated atthe southern end of Namibia’s Fish River Canyon.The /Ai /Ais Hot Springs Resort has thermal bathsin the spa complex that are particularly soothingfor people suffering from rheumatism. There areindoor pools of various temperatures and an outdoor pool. Visitorscan choose between flats, rondawels and camping sites. There isalso a filling station and a restaurant.The Hobas camp site is situated at the northern end of the FishRiver Canyon and is also a good place to overnight before startingthe Fish River Hiking Trail./Ai /Ais Reception Tel 092 6463 262045 (office hours)Hobas Reception Tel 092 6463 266028 (office hours)Gondwana Cañon ParkOutside the Park, just a fewkilometres east of theFish River Canyon, is a wellmanaged private conservationarea named Gondwana CañonPark where four types oflodging can be found.E-mail: info@gondwanapark.com Tel +264 (0)61 230066Adetailed travel guide of the /Ai /Ais-Richtersveld TransfrontierPark is available at the Park Reception.This A4 publication has over 160 full colour photographs andcovers the history of the Park, the conservancy, climate, geology,and resource management. To help you get around it includes adetailed map with times anddistancesbetweencamps,waterholesand attractions.The guide issold at theSendelingsdriftReceptionOfficial /Ai /Ais-RichtersveldTravel Guide/Ai /ais-Richtersveld48 arid parks www.aridexperiences.com