This park
is situated in the northern region, close to the border of Namibia. The camp is
on the plateau high above the falls themselves with reception, restaurant and
shop in the main building with wonderful viewing platforms over the falls.
Seeing the 56m
waterfall in full flood was an exceptional experience. No wonder the Khoi
people called it ‘Aukoerebis’, or place of Great Noise.
This is
part of the Orange River and the gorge through which it flows is 18kn in
length.
The
landscape is very rocky and arid but if you love walking/hiking, there are three
wonderful trails to take, each a different length. Then again, as there are no animals
in the park which can harm you, strike out on your own just don’t get lost!
The region seems
barren except for the eye catching sentinels which are Quiver Trees
but on closer inspection, there is a whole host of wonderful
flowering plants and shrub with thousands of beautiful butterflies and insects.
At the Falls themselves, you find the Augrabies Flat Lizard
which is endemic there.
On a drive, many animals are to be seen such as
Klipspringer, Hyrax, Giraffe, Tortoise and a host of buck species.
Some of the highlights along the way are: Moon
Rock, Swart Rante, Echo Corner, Oranjekom and Ararat viewpoints.
Along the way, you are sure to see various species of lizards
which all survive in this harsh climate.
Vegetation may be scarce but you are sure to see many
species of Euphorbia’s and the Shepherd’s Tree which has many uses and
medicinal properties.
1 comment:
Sure takes me back. We saw so much there. But you forgot to mention the rain. ;)
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