Wildlife on many farms is abundant, showcasing some of the region’s original animal species such as Aardwolf, Lynx, Bat-eared Fox plus a large variety of birdlife and antelope like Kudu, Gemsbok and Springbok.
 
 
Tourist Regions
ORANGE RIVER
KALAHARI-AROAB-KOES
FISH RIVER CANYON
LÜDERITZ
AUS-BETHANIE-HELMERING
KEETMANSHOOP
BERSEBA
 
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The climate in Namibia is generally hot and dry. The average annual rainfall in the Namib Desert along the coast is 51 mm (2 in). Inland, annual rainfall increases from 152 mm (6 in) in the south to 559 mm (22 in) in the north. Most rain falls in summer (October to March). The average annual temperature on the coast is 16.7° C (62° F); inland it is 21.1° C (70° F).

 
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Location
700 km from Windhoek and 110 km from the South African border at Ariamsvlei due east, the town of Karasburg is essentially an agricultural centre for stock farmers in this semi-arid southern part of the region. The town has most major facilities, including 24-hour garages; stores, a well-appointed airstrip and major national trail links to the border and north - supported by a number of hospitality establishments.
The area is a favourite for motoring and safari enthusiasts, with the well-known Karas Mountain 4x4 operation near the town offering well organised, guided 4x4 excursions, hunting, camping and off-road adventures across a number of game farms and homesteads in the area.
Just south west of the town is the historic settlement of Warmbad (Warm Bath), which has been a centre for missionaries bold enough to brave its rugged climate and often warring local inhabitants, who were originally attracted to the area by its thermal springs, which are presently being harnessed as part of a new tourism resort.
Home to a tribal clans forced into the region from South Africa in the 1800’s (principal among which were the Bondelswarts Nama and Herero Oorlams), land disputes, tribal allegiances, bitter wars and rebellions with colonials in the area saw Warmbad’s original mission post, begun by two German brothers in 1806, destroyed in 1834 and restored again by Wesleyan missionaries in 1866.

Resorts
Some 150km from the popular resorts of the Fish River Canyon, and linked by road hamlets (like Grünau, that has 3 resorts in the area) accommodations in Karasburg include B&B’s such as Jeanne’s, Hoon’s, Kalkfontein and Pela Pela Backpackers, while the well-known Klein Begin Game Lodge provides more luxury facilities in a farm setting known for its exciting night-time game drives.
Karas Mountain 4 x 4 in the heart of the Karas Mountains, north of the town, offers a variety of close-to-earth farm holidays as well as exceptional veld camping in wild and unspoilt surroundings.

Activities
Aside from a visit to the new Warmbad Spa Resort (due to open in 2006) farm type activities and camping are popular for the traveller with more time to spare. Wildlife on many farms is abundant, showcasing some of the region’s original animal species such as Aardwolf, Lynx, Bat-eared Fox plus a large variety of birdlife and antelope like Kudu, Gemsbok and Springbok.
Karas Mountain 4 x 4 is ideal for the active, outgoing tourist who can even receive on-the-spot expert 4 x 4 vehicle training. Hunting of antelope is favoured by some visitors and is well catered for, with game trophies prepared by the company into game biltong (meat jerky) and prepared skins. Hunting in the area is strictly controlled and monitored by bona fide regulatory bodies.
 
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