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Tsau // Khaeb (Sperrgebiet)

Namibia ǁKaras Region National Park

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About Tsau // Khaeb (Sperrgebiet)

The Tsau // Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) is a National Park in Namibia in the provinces of ǁKaras Region. The park was established on 01.06.2004 and covers an area of 22 km². The Tsau // Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) offers the possibility of self-drive safaris.

Tsau // Khaeb National Park (formerly Sperrgebiet National Park) is a former diamond mining area. The area extends from the Orange River to the south of the Namib-Naukluft National Park. It is the most biodiverse region in Namibia with a remarkable wealth of flora, especially succulents. Most of the park can only be visited with certain tour operators and special permits are required.

General information

Biodiversity	Sighting conditions
Very high	Okay

250Bird species

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Official Name

Tsau // Khaeb (Sperrgebiet)

Provinces

ǁKaras Region

Area

22 km²

Foundation

2004-06-01

Vegetation

No information

Habitats

Sandveld,Grassland savannah

Big Five-reserves

Self-drive-reserve

Entrance gates

Highlights

Landscape

The main habitat of the Tsau // Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) is the Sandveld.

The arid area is very barren and some parts resemble a moonscape. The pristine ecosystem of the Succulent Karoo has the greatest diversity of succulent flora in the world and is listed as one of the 34 top biodiversity hotspots in the world.

Entrance gate

Name	Location
Kolmanskop	East
Sendelingsdrift	South East

General information

Biodiversity	Sighting conditions
Very high	Okay

250Bird species

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The best travel time for Tsau // Khaeb (Sperrgebiet)

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Weather and climate

Excellent Good Okay Poor

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Best tavel time

May (Beginning) - October (End)

Dry time

May (Beginning) - October (End)

Climate

chilly-warm

Tavel time

November (Beginning) - April (End)

Climate

mild-warm

High season

July (Beginning) - November (End)

Low season

July (Beginning) - November (End)

Risk of Malaria

January - April

The climate in Tsau // Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) is warm, dry. The rainy season takes place from Beginning November to End April The dry season first extended over the months from Beginning May to End October inclusive. The best time to tour is Beginning May End October.

Tsau //Khaeb has a warm and dry climate. It is mostly sunny and there is minimal rainfall. The altitude in the park varies greatly and most tourism takes place at lower altitudes. It usually gets very hot in these areas.

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Top animal species

The Tsau // Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) is home to 0 mammals such as Aardwolf, African wild cat, Bottlenose dolphin, Cheetah, Leopard as well as 250 bird species, 0 reptile species, 0 fish species and 0 amphibian species. The Tsau // Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) provides Very high conditions for wildlife viewing.

Aardwolf

African wild cat

Bottlenose dolphin

Cheetah

Big Five

Leopard

Oryx

Spotted hyena

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safari lodges

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