Richtersveld National Park

Afrikaans name: Richtersveld Nasionale Park

Richtersveld National Park landscape

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Northern Cape

The Richtersveld National Park is situated alongside the Orange River which separates it from Namibia.

One of the attractions of this remote place is the desolation. At first glance it appears barren and lifeless but there is a surprising amount of creatures and plants that can be found here. Amongst the mammals which be found are Hartmann's Mountain Zebra, Caracal, Leopard, Grey Rhebok, Steenbok, Chacma Baboon and Vervet Monkey.

The vegetation is of particular interest and one can find the weird 'half-mens' plant in the reserve.

There are a number of camping sites and some chalets in the reserve.

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Have you been to the Richtersveld National Park? What's it like?

References and further reading

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Caravan & Outdoor Life - Issue 652 - Author: - Published: 2016 - Page: 4

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go! - Issue 089 - Author: - Published: 2013 - Page: 36

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go! - Issue 156 - Author: - Published: 2019 - Page: 44

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The Living Deserts of Southern Africa - 2nd edition - Author: Darry Lovegrove - Published: 2021 - Page: 241

The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa - Author: P. Briggs - Published: 2020 - Page: 279

Things to do in Moer & Gone Places - Author: Jacques Marais - Published: 2015 - Page: 13

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Wild Issue 22 - Author: - Published: 2013 - Page: 4

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Wild Issue 32 - Author: - Published: 2015 - Page: 73

Wild Issue 33 - Author: - Published: 2015 - Page: 40

Wild Issue 33 - Author: - Published: 2015 - Page: 46

Wild Issue 36 - Author: - Published: 2016 - Page: 42

Wild Issue 44 - Author: - Published: 2018 - Page: 8

Wild Issue 49 - Author: - Published: 2019 - Page: 24

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