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Gamsberg Escarpment
Located in
Namibia :: Namib-Naukluft
:: Gamsberg Area
Category:
Land Mark :: Escarpment
The flat-topped Gamsberg Mountain is part of the Great Escarpment which separates the Khomas Highland to the east from the low-lying Namib Desert to the west. The mountain within the Gamsberg Nature Reserve resembles the famous Table Mountain in Cape Town and is 2 346m high.
The Gamsberg area is a stargazing mecca with clear skies and little-to-no light pollution. There are some great hiking trails in the reserve which offers awesome views of beautiful, unspoilt scenery.
The Gamsberg Pass is traversed by the C26, a gravel road. This pass is one of Namibia’s most popular, it's also the highest and longest. Its elevation and the fact that you overlook the Kuiseb River in the valley below makes it one of the most scenic 4x4 routes you can travel in Namibia. Because of its beautiful scenery, Gamsberg is sometimes called the Garden Route of Namibia.
Good accommodation is available on guest farms in the area but there are no other facilities. This is a very popular tourist destination because of the natural beauty of the area. Historical sites in the area include the Henno Martin shelter where he and Hermann Korn hid in 1941 to avoid internment during the second World War. The adventure of these two German geologists is told in Henno Martin's novel 'The Sheltering Desert'. Another historical point of interest is an old Schutztruppe well. These attractions can be found on the T4A GPS map.
| Address : | Namib Naukluft, Namibia | ||
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| Cellphone Reception : | Intermittent | Main Cellular Network : | MTC. LEO |
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| Towing Service Telephone : | +264(0)81 129 7490 (Polka 24hr services) |
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ACCOMMODATION:
Good accommodation is available on guest farms in the area but there no other facilities.
ACTIVITIES:
Apart from the excitement of Gamsberg Pass and Spreetshoogte Pass, there are various 4WD trails on farms in the area. Register at the Isabis farmhouse for trails varying in length from 16 to 40km (3 hours to 2 days) on Isabis and neighbouring Hornkranz farm.
You can also rent mountain bikes to explore the farms. Hiking and climbing along Leopard Gorge, a spectacular 120m deep canyon of the Gaub River, is another breathtaking experience.
ATTRACTIONS:
Historical sites in the area include the Henno Martin shelters where Henno and Hermann Korn hid in 1941 to avoid internment during WW2. The adventure of these two German geologists is told in Henno Martin’s novel ‘The Sheltering Desert’. Another historical point of interest is an old Schutztruppe well.
ROAD INFO:
Be aware that rain can cause roads in the area to become decidedly hazardous thanks to fast-flowing creek crossings and slippery mud.
TOW-IN SERVICES:
Tow-in service is for Polka 24hr they are based in Okahandja. Alternative tow-in numbers include +264(0)62 500 132 / +264(0)62 504 250.
Visit the Hess Gama Ray Telescope or the Rooisand Observatory if you’re into stargazing. However, since the telescopes need to be protected from the dust generated by vehicles, access to the Hess site is restricted. You need to arrange your visit in advance and be accompanied by an authorized guide.
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