Tsaobis Leopard Nature Park was founded by Dr. August Juchli in 1969 and was declared a game reserve in 1970. Tsaobis is situated 63 km south-west of Karibib on the banks of the Swakop River and borders the northeast-corner of the Namib Naukluft Park.
The reserve, covering 37 000 ha of mountainous, semi-arid wilderness is home to desert adapted wildlife such as springbok, oryx, mountain zebra, ostrich and kudu, as well as baboon, klipspringer, rock hyrax and even leopard. A variety of bird species are especially found in the dry river bed of the Swakop River where magnificent Acacia trees provide food and breeding sites.
Have close encounters with leopard, cheetah, caracal, African wild dog, black-backed jackal and aardwolf, mostly orphaned or injured animals, which Tsaobis is taking care of in large holding facilities. Guests may learn more about these animals and enjoy watching or photographing them.
Accommodation at Tsaobis Leopard park is in one of the following comfortable bungalows:
- Two En-suite bungalows are available, comprising out of a bedroom with two single beds; kitchenette with two-plate stove, cutlery and crockery; and a sitting room area with two single beds and chairs and table; en-suite bathroom; bedding and towels provided.
- Five Standard bungalows are available, comprising out of a bedroom with two single beds; kitchenette with two-plate stove, cutlery and crockery; a sitting room area with two single beds and chairs and table; private outside bathroom; bedding and towels provided.
- One Standard Bungalow is available; comprising out of a bedroom with one queen size bed; kitchenette with two-plate stove, cutlery and crockery and a sitting room area with two single beds and chairs and table; private outside bathroom; bedding and towels provided.
Tsaobis Leopard Park is a good place to see leopard while you are on holiday in Namibia. If you are wanting to see leopard & cheetah while you are in Namibia we also recommend Okonjima Lodge & Okonjima Bush Camp near Otjiwarongo.
Facilities
- Splendid bird watching, close encounters with leopard, cheetah, caracal, black-backed jackal and aardwolf, mostly orphaned animals, which Tsaobis is taking care of in large holding facilities (0,5 ha – 1 ha). Guests may learn more about these animals and enjoy watching and photographing them.
- Enjoy homemade meals and hospitality in the Lapa.
- Drinks, firewood and Namibian curios are available for purchase.
- Learn more about the history, relevant information about the fauna and flora as well as research projects that are carried out on Tsaobis, which are displayed in the Lapa.
- Swimming Pool
Activities
- scenic and sundowner drives, with breathtaking views of mountainous desert landscape. For the scenic drive, we usually leave at sunrise and it takes between 3 to 4 hours. If guests have booked breakfast, it will be enjoyed at a special picnic spot out in the bush. For the sundowner drive we leave about 45 minutes before sunset. We take you to an amazing spot on the mountain range, where we walk up a little hill to look at the sunset while enjoying refreshments that are included in the price. We return shortly after sunset back to camp.
- Unique rock formations on Tsaobis belong to the most spectacular geological sites Namibia has to offer. They date back from a time between nearly 2000 million and 500 million years ago and can be explored during a drive through the amazing landscape of Tsaobis. This six hour drive can be arranged beforehand and includes a visit to our old aquamarine mine.
- Excellent hiking opportunities on self-guided hiking trails, or you can simply go wherever your feet carry you. There are three hiking trails between 2,7 km and 7,4 km.
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