Naukluft Mountains

Naukluft Mountains
Waterkloof, Naukluft
Namibia
Naukluft, seen from Sesriem

The Naukluft Mountains (Afrikaans: Naukluftberge) are a massif in central Namibia, forming the easternmost part of the Namib-Naukluft National Park. They are known for their wildlife, including mountain zebras and leopards. The mountains have many small streams and waterfalls, while the Never Ending Hills lie to their east.

References

  • Mary Seely; John Pallet: Namib. Secrets of a desert uncovered, Venture Publications, Windhoek 2008, ISBN 978-3-941602-06-9
  • Riley L, Riley W: Natures Strongholds – The Worlds great Wildlife Reserves; Princeton University Press, 2004
  • Olivier S, Olivier W: Naturschutzgebiete in Namibia; Longman Namibia, 1994
  • Hüser K. et al.: Namibia – Eine Landeskunde in Bildern; Klaus Hess, 2001
  • Grünert N: Namibias faszinierende Geologie: Ein Reisehandbuch; Klaus Hess, 2003

Coordinates: 24°10′S 16°10′E / 24.167°S 16.167°E / -24.167; 16.167



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