Daan Viljoen Game Park
Daan Viljoen Game Park
Just 24 km west of Windhoek lies a
sanctuary for a relatively large
population of game species typical of
Namibia's
highlands.
Proclaimed
before Independence to preserve the
ecosystem of the Khomas Hochland,
the park was named after a former
Administrator, Mr Daan Viljoen, who
played a major part in establishing the
park.
The convenient location of the park
makes Daan Viljoen an ideal venue for
day visits and a perfect stopover for
tourists seeking the tranquillity of the
bush.
FACT FILE
Park size:
40 km2
Year proclaimed:
1968
Natural features:
Khomas Hochland Plateau, scenic views of the Windhoek valley
Vegetation:
Highland shrubland, with various Acacia species, kudu bush (Combretum
apiculatum) and buffalo thorn (Ziziphus mucronata).
Wildlife:
Mammals are springbok, kudu, eland, gemsbok, blue wildebeest, Hartmann¡¯s
mountain zebra, leopard and klipspringer. Of 200 bird species, endemics
include Ruppell¡¯s parrot, white-tailed shrike and Monteiro¡¯s hornbill.
Tourism:
Rest camp with bungalows, campsite and picnic sites. Game drives, three- and
nine-kilometre hiking trails. Booking necessary for a 32-kilometre overnight
trail. Accommodation and restaurant currently closed for renovations, but the
park is open to day visitors.
Map
Daan Viljoen Game Park is
located 24 kilometres west of
Windhoek, Namibia¡¯s capital
city.
Conservation successes
With game drives and hiking trails, Daan Viljoen is easily accessible to residents of Windhoek and provides
an ideal place for visiting school children to learn more about wildlife and conservation in Namibia.
Key management issues
Poaching is problematic due to Daan Viljoen adjoining a high-density residential area. The Augeigas River,
which runs through the park, is polluted.
Future plans
The park is currently under renovation as a Public Private Partnership (Namibia Wildlife Resorts). Plans
include a health and wellness centre, conference facilities and accommodation, which are due to reopen in
late 2010.
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