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Hardap Game Park

Southern Namibia's accessible game reserve, centred on the country's largest inland body of water.

Best Time:Year-round
Recommended Stay:1-2 days
Vehicle:2WD sufficient

Overview

About This Park

Hardap Game Park surrounds the Hardap Dam, Namibia's largest reservoir.

Heritage

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Established alongside the Hardap Dam, the park supports a small but important black rhino population.

Highlights

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  • Namibia's largest inland body of water
  • Black rhino conservation area
  • Excellent waterbird viewing
  • Angling opportunities

Our Perspective

The Grow Namibia View

Hardap is an oasis in the south - where water transforms the landscape.

Practical

Visitor Information

Gate Hours

Sunrise – Sunset

Road Conditions

Paved access; internal gravel roads

Facilities

Rest camp, restaurant, swimming pool, angling

Accessibility

Easy

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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