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| Namibia: What to see | |||
| Daan Viljoen Game Park | |||
>see photographs Best known for Daan Viljoen Game Park allows one to be in the bush experiencing nature whilst being only 25 km away from the capital city of Namibia. It is a popular overnight stop for visitors to Windhoek that want to avoid the hustle and bustle of the capital. Since there are no dangerous animals one can walk on the walking trails within the Park. The Park was proclaimed in 1962 and named after a former administrator, Daan Viljoen who played a major part in establishing the Park. Location This very popular game Park is situated only 25 km west of Windhoek in the hills of the area known as Khomas Hochland. Size The Park is the smallest in Namibia covering an area of 50 sq km and supports a healthy game population. Wildlife Animals seen here include baboons, blue wildebeest, eland, giraffe, hartebeest, klipspringer, kudu, mountain zebra, oryx, springbok and steenbok. Over 200 species of birds have been sighted in the game Park and keen birdwatchers are rewarded with good sightings. Environment The rest camp is situated on the banks of the Augeigas Dam. Vegetation The Park vegetation is described as highland savannah. The most common trees found within the Park are: buffalo thorn, camel thorn, candle thorn, mountain thorn, and the red bush willow. When to go The Park is open year round and on a daily basis from sunrise to 6pm. Activities Game viewing, bush walking, bird watching and fishing are all on offer at this game Park. The Augeigas Dam was stocked with barbell, bream and black bass. The walking trails are well marked and include some super views. The resort offers a licensed restaurant, a kiosk, and a swimming pool. Accommodation There are thatched bungalows as well as camping facilities within the Park or else obviously a wide choice of accommodation in nearby Windhoek, including Hilltop House, Kalahari Sands Hotel and Windhoek Country Club Resort. How to get there By road From Windhoek take the C28 west for approximately 15 km where the Daan Viljoen Game Park turn off is clearly marked. The gate is 1.5 km from the main road and the Park office a further 2.5 km along the same road. There is a 6.4 km gravel circular game viewing drive within the Park. |
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