Namaqua Dune Mole Rat
wildlife of Namibia
Introduction: Little is known or has been studied about the Namaqua dune mole rat (Bathyergus janetta). It has strong clawed forefeet and grooved upper incisors, enabling them to burrow comfortably in sandy soils in arid regions, watered by a certain amount of seepage, making the soil easier to work with. As a result of their efforts, large pyramid-shaped mounds are formed, which can endure an entire dry season.
Distribution: A patchy distribution from 90km north of Oranjemund on the Orange River, mainly in mining areas. Burrows are frequently destroyed due to mining operations.
Diet: After rainfall above ground vegetation such as daisies and grasses, succulents and underground storage supplies such as organs of plants
Colouring: The sides of the body have a silvery sheen with a darker band along the top of the head, back and underside. The nose is white chin stripes and a white head spot may occur.
Breeding: A winter breeder, average litter sizes are 2 or 3 pups.
Weight: 450g.
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.
