Fish River Canyon & the Richtersveld

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  • Publisher: National Geographic Society
  • Catalogue: 159316
  • Scale: various
  • Size: 95x64cm
Waterproof, tear-resistant map with plenty of tourist information. The main map at 1:476,000 extends from Springbok in the Western Cape state of South Africa to Keetmanshoop in Namibia, covering the Richtersveld National Park in RSA and the adjoining parks in Namibia: Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park, Fish River Canyon, and Gondwana Canyon Nature Park. Relief shading with spot heights indicates the topography. Road network includes tracks suitable only for 4x4 vehicles. Numerous symbols highlight various types of accommodation, visitors centre, places of interest, etc. Separate panels give tips for tours, vehicle hire and adventure activities. Latitude and longitude are shown in the margins at 30’ intervals. A separate inset at 1:800,000 extends the main map across the restricted part of the Namib Desert to Lüderitz.

On the reverse there is a more detailed contoured map covering both the Richtersveld parks and the Fish River Canyon at 1:230,000, highlighting the main hiking trial in the canyon. There are also street plans of Springbok and Keetmanshoop, a map of the Lüderitz Peninsula at 1:105,000, and a plan of the Kolmanskop Ghost Town.