Carp
freshwater fish | Namibia
Introduction: It is believed from early historical manuscripts that carp (Cyprinus carpio) were introduced to southern Africa in the 1700's. They can be found in a wide variety of conditions, a testament to their hardy and tolerant nature. They prefer large water bodies with slow-flowing or standing water with soft bottom sediments, thriving in farm dams and large muddy waters.
Distribution: Widespread throughout central and southern Namibia, but absent from mountain areas and found mostly in the warmer low veld areas.
Diet: Carp are omnivorous and will feed on a wide range of plant and animal matter by scavenging and grubbing around in sediments.
Colouring: Variable from olive brown to rich brazen gold, fins are dark grey.
Breeding: Carp breed in spring and summer, laying sticky eggs in shallow vegetation. It is widely believed that larger females can lay in excess of 1,000,000 eggs.
Size: An extremely large freshwater fish they can grow to around 24kg in southern Africa.
Camp Provenance
Cabana's and permanently erected tents on the banks of the Orange River. This camp also serves as the starting base for several river rafting & canoeing adventures
Goibib Mountain Lodge
The owners and management of this new lodge are making a huge effort to make it the best place to stay in the area. New features and activities are frequently added
Norotshama Lodge
Nestled in the great valley of the Karas region and situated on the banks of the Orange River, about 50km from the South African / Namibia border post
Orange River Lodge
The Orange River Lodge is situated near Noordoewer on the border between South Africa and Namibia
Sandfontein Lodge
A small lodge set on the third biggest game reserve in Namibia. Expect tranquility and a very personalised service in a remote environment
The White House
Not quite Washington DC! This remote accommodation is basic but extremely popular with those looking for good honest accommodation.
