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Tsau //Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) National Park

Namibia's forbidden diamond territory, now open as a national park protecting pristine desert coastline.

Best Time:March to November
Recommended Stay:2-4 days
Vehicle:4x4 essential

Overview

About This Park

The Sperrgebiet was closed to the public for over a century due to diamond mining. Now proclaimed as Tsau //Khaeb National Park, it protects pristine landscapes.

Heritage

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Closed since 1908 when diamonds were discovered, the century of isolation created one of Africa's best-preserved ecosystems.

Highlights

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  • Over a century of isolation preserved pristine ecosystems
  • Extraordinary endemic succulent diversity
  • Ghost towns from the diamond era
  • Pristine wild Atlantic coastline

Our Perspective

The Grow Namibia View

Tsau //Khaeb is proof that sometimes the best conservation is simply leaving a place alone.

Practical

Visitor Information

Gate Hours

By arrangement – By arrangement

Road Conditions

Remote, rough tracks. 4x4 essential.

Facilities

Very limited - self-sufficient travel essential

Accessibility

Difficult - guided access only

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Fee Schedule Update

Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism

In accordance with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), revised park entrance and conservation fees will come into effect from 1 April 2026.

The updated fees follow the public consultation process concluded by MEFT and are in line with the official Ministerial Guidelines. All permits issued through our platform will automatically reflect the new rates from the effective date.

What this means for you

  • •Orders placed before 1 April 2026 will be charged at current rates
  • •Orders placed from 1 April 2026 will reflect the new MEFT fee schedule
  • •No action is required on your part — rates update automatically