Messum Crater 4 x 4 Route......DISTANCE - 246 KM - Route map available.
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| This route follows the C34 in a northern direction and turns inland 2km north of the Cape Cross turnoff. Please keep in mind that the first section of the route is very corrugated - best let some air out of your tyres. The Messum Crater, a wide flat basin of 25km in diameter, is popular with visitors because of its utter desolation and breathtaking views. |
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Interesting phenomena on this route are huge lichen fields, excellent specimen of the famous desert plant, Welwitschia mirabilis, and many other species of desert plants. |
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| There are also valuable archaeological sites in the area like these stone circles used by ancient Damara nomadics. |
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| The walls of the Messum River are carved through eons into spectacular formations like statues. |
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