Henno Martin Drive
Over mountains and valleys we drive in our Landrover deep down into the rivers of the Nausgomnab. We observe plants, trees and shrubs, that have developed special strategies to survive the long droughts. From the gorges of the rivers our way ascends into the mountains and a breathtaking sight far into the Namib awaits us.
A short distance along the Baaiweg (the very old connection from the highlands to the coast), then we arrive at the well preserved second dwelling of Dr. Henno Martin and Dr. Korn. Here we have the opportunity to reconstruct their ways of living and survival with hunting-methods taken over from the native inhabitants. We visit their water spots and also their bitter-water source, where they often hunted successfully.
We drive with our 4x4-vehicle on adventurous tracks down to the gorges of the Kuiseb river. We encounter Oryx, Springbok and Mountain Zebra. Bird lovers also get their due, as Niedersachsen is the haven of a large number of bird species. Our drive takes us up to the Kuiseb Canyon, through the riverbed and up again into mountain regions, homewards for a sundowner and dinner.
Hiking
2-hours' hikes are possible, starting directly at the homestead. We recommend hikes into the mountains where we have marked hiking trails. Or hike down the Amintis Rivier, which snakes through the farm. Farm Niedersachsen lies within the so-called "Copprer belt", and the geologically interested hiker will discover many diffrent rock formations on our farm. Your host will gladly assist you with advice.
Farm Niedersachsen
Barbara and Klaus Ahlert
PO Box 3636, Windhoek, Namibia
Tel ++264-(0)62-572200, Fax (0)62-572201
Email: info@farm-niedersachsen.com
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