Naukluft Trail inspected to improve hiker safety
The Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism recently inspected the 120-kilometre Naukluft hiking trail to ensure infrastructure safety. The assessment confirmed that shelters and safety chains are generally in good condition, with further maintenance planned.
Why it matters
Ensuring the safety of remote hiking trails is vital for the sustainability of eco-tourism and the protection of visitors in rugged environments.
THE Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has completed an eight-day, 120-kilometre inspection of the Naukluft hiking trail to assess its condition and ensure the safety of tourists and local hikers.
The inspection, conducted from 23 to 30 August, focused on key infrastructure along the trail, including trail markers, shelters, toilets, benches, water availability and the safety of iron chains used by hikers on steep sections.
The assessment was led by Central Regions Wildlife and National Parks Deputy Director Marthin Kasaona, with Bridge Financing Project’s Johannes Beck and the Namibia Nature Foundation’s Johannes Laufs forming part of the inspection team. Naukluft Ranger Elvis Lilungwe joined the team on the fourth day at Tsams Ost.
The team inspected all seven shelters along the trail – Putte, Ubusis, Adlerhorst, Tsams Ost, Die Valle, Tufa and Kapokvlakte – and found them clean and generally in good condition.
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