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Nanya Rock Formations

Nanya Rock Formations, a geological wonder, offers a unique landscape with towering rock pillars and arches.

Currency

ZAR (R)

Best time to visit

March to May

Languages

Afrikaans · English

Coordinates

-29.833°, 17.917°

Key facts

1The formations are around 1 billion years old
2They are made of quartzite, a hard, non-foliated metamorphic rock
3The area is home to unique plant and animal life

Timeline

1845: First recorded visit by European explorers
1950s: Area declared a national monument
1998: Incorporated into the Richtersveld National Park

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