Gamsberg Nature Reserve

Gamsberg Nature Reserve is a protected reserve of Namibia, located west of Rehoboth.^[1] Within the reserve the flat-topped Gamsberg mountain is found. With its 2,347 m (7,700 ft) above sea level it is said to be the third highest mountain in Namibia.^[2] The mountains separating the Namib Desert form the Khomas highlands.^[3]

Gamsberg Nature Reserve
The Gamsberg Mountain in the distance
Nearest city	Rehoboth
Coordinates	23°20′S 16°12′E

C26 road at Gamsberg Pass in Namibia (2014)

Gamsberg mountain in Namibia (2014)

In this area, it is possible to observe stars with little or very little light pollution,^[4] and the Africa Millimetre Telescope is planned for construction in the area.

References

1. "Rehoboth | Namibia". www.namibweb.com. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
2. Hakos Astrofarm: Gamsberg Archived 2017-07-14 at the Wayback Machine access date 11. August 2018
3. "Attractions". Namibgrens Guest Farm. Retrieved 2020-10-28.
4. "Tracks4Africa". Tracks4Africa. Retrieved 2020-10-28.