... are mainly determined by their location next to the Fish River Canyon and its vicinity
to the mountain range that separates the Namib from the Kalahari. The Vogelstrausskluft
includes almost the whole spectrum of landscapes Namibias south can offer:
The wide grassy plateau
is interrupted by small valleys and gentle hills. Some trees and small water holes add
to the scenery. It's the main habitat for antelopes, ostriches and other game.
An ancient, dried out river valley
runs from the farmhouse to the farms south-western border. Dunes of red Kalahari sand
stopped the waters flow and block the valley in several places.
The pan of a dried out lake
fills with water during heavy rainfall and so gives a spectacular example for life in the desert.
The Canyon Rim
a several hundred meter deep break-off towards the Fish River Canyon allows an incredible view on the vicinity and the
The area between the Canyon Rim and the Canyon itself, the Canyon Plains
is dominated by small hills and deep, narrow side-canyons. This part of the farm is hard to access.
Therefore some places haven't been visited for decades.
The Fish River Canyon
is the worlds second largest canyon. Although water is flowing only irregularly, a unique habitat with various plants and
animals could develop during thousands of years. Aside from that several obvious evidences of the colonial war, like
fortifications of the Schutztruppe or their native opponents can be found here.