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A detailed atlas of the park boundary, terrain features, and regional coastal desert geography

Comprehensive Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Dorob National Park in Namibia

This geographic profile provides structured data for Dorob National Park, a significant protected area spanning the coastal landscape of the Erongo region in Namibia. Users can examine its mapped boundaries, regional extent, and defined relief types. The resource also highlights internal physical features including craters, dunes, and coastal landmarks within this arid, desert-dominated environment.

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A flat digital illustration showing a desert landscape with rolling sand dunes in the foreground, sparse desert scrub brush, and prominent rocky mesas in the distant background under a bright sun.

Namibia's dramatic coastal desert park protecting a hyper-arid shoreline teeming with birdlife

Dorob National Park

Dorob National Park is a vast coastal protected area in Namibia's Erongo region, stretching 1,600 kilometers along the central Namibian coast from the Kuiseb Delta south of Walvis Bay north to the Ugab River. Established on December 1, 2010, the park covers 107,540 square kilometers in combination with adjacent Namib-Naukluft Park, making it part of one of Africa's largest contiguous protected coastal zones. The park's name derives from the local word for "dry land," reflecting the hyper-arid desert environment that defines this remarkable coastline where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Namib Desert. The area is recognized as Namibia's richest coastal region for birdlife, supporting approximately 75 species and nearly 1.6 million individual birds, earning it designation as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International.

Location: Namibia
Park type: National park
Established: 2010
Area: 107,540 km²

Dorob National Park Protected Area

Location overview

Regional placement and coastal designation within the Erongo territory

Geographic Location and Regional Profile of Dorob National Park

Dorob National Park is positioned within the Erongo region of Namibia. National records classify the designated territory under both coastal and marine designations for conservation tracking.

Countries: Namibia
Regions: Erongo
Primary location: Namibia
Geographic setting: Coastal · Marine

Boundary and coordinates

Mapping the spatial extent and coordinates across 107,540 square kilometers

Geographic Boundary Map and Spatial Limits of Dorob National Park

The mapped spatial outline traces the geographic reach and regional footprint of Dorob National Park. Calculated database metrics establish the estimated total area, center coordinates, and latitudinal spans of the reserve.

Boundary area: 8,206.3 km²
Boundary perimeter: 809 km
Northernmost point: 21.0001° S
Southernmost point: 23.2394° S
Easternmost point: 14.965° E
Westernmost point: 13.6327° E
Geographic centre: 21.9746° S, 14.3176° E
North–south span: 248 km
East–west span: 137.5 km

Dorob National Park

Terrain and natural features

Mapped lowland terrain types and recorded natural landmarks

Dorob National Park Terrain Geography and Named Natural Features

Recorded lowland relief classifications define the landscape within Dorob National Park alongside mapped rivers and viewpoints. Individual feature cards detail types and spatial relationships for each landmark.

Selected named natural features

Viewpoints

Horingbaai

Natural springs

Haigamkab

Peninsulas

Walvis Bay Peninsula

Viewpoints

Swartklip

Rivers

Messum

Streams

Ururas

Dorob National Park Natural Features Atlas

Environmental setting

Arid lowland terrain, coastal dunes, and marine wetland zones

Dorob National Park Environmental Classifications and Physical Geography

Stored classifications combine coastal, desert, and riverine habitats into broad interpretive categories for physical terrain analysis. Recorded environmental profiles connect directly to matching regional atlas destinations.

Relief: Lowland
Climate: Arid
Water: Major water bodies
Forest cover: No forest cover
Seasonality: Seasonal

Landscape features

Coast · Dunes · Desert · Rivers · Wetland · Lakes

Habitat types

Coastal habitat · Marine habitat · Dune habitat · Desert habitat · Wetland · Riverine habitat · Lacustrine habitat

Park atlas

Compare Namibia's coastal protected areas, tracing the Atlantic interface with the Namib Desert

Discover Other National Parks and Protected Areas Near Dorob National Park

After exploring Dorob National Park, delve into additional protected areas within Namibia's unique coastal desert environment and the broader Namib Desert region. Trace the geographic spread of marine-influenced conservation landscapes and adjacent desert parks, comparing diverse ecosystems across a significant African protected zone.

A digital illustration of a desert landscape with large sand dunes in the background and a winding sandy riverbed in the foreground, dotted with small acacia-like trees.

National parkNamibia

Park boundaries overlap#1 closest

Southeast

Namib-Naukluft National Park

Explore its ancient dunes, Naukluft mountains, and coastal geography.

Namib-Naukluft National Park, in Namibia. Landscapes: mountains, valleys, and plateaus.

Area: 49,768 km²
Established: 1907
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Namib-Naukluft National Park Atlas

A digital illustration of a sandy coastline with a wrecked ship on the beach, large sand dunes in the background, and a calm ocean under a warm-toned sky.

National parkNamibia

Park boundaries overlap#2 closest

Northwest

Skeleton Coast National Park: Namibia's Remote Desert-Coast National Park Exploration

Mapped landscape, shipwrecks, and profound geographic isolation.

Delve into the Skeleton Coast National Park, a monumental protected area in Namibia defined by its stark desert and ocean interface. This page provides detailed geographic context for the park's vast expanse, highlighting its characteristic shipwrecks and the dramatic landscape where towering sand dunes confront the cold Atlantic. Understand the unique protected-area identity of this legendary coastal wilderness through its mapped features and remote setting.

Area: 16,845 km²
Established: 1971
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Skeleton Coast National Park protected area

A digital illustration of an open, dry savanna landscape with scattered acacia trees and silhouettes of gazelles and zebras in the distance under a pastel sky.

National parkKunene Region

183 km away#3 closest

North

Etosha National Park

Discover its protected boundaries and geographic context.

Etosha National Park, in Kunene Region, Namibia. Landscapes: karst, deserts, and hills.

Area: 22,270 km²
Established: 1907
IUCN: II
Visitors: 200K annual

Etosha National Park Protected Landscape Atlas

A horizontal watercolor illustration of rolling hills, trees with soft pink and green foliage, and grassy foreground against a pale misty mountain background.

Protected areaNamibia

About 192 km away#4 closest

East

Gross Barmen Protected Area: Landscape Geography and Thermal Spring Mapping in Namibia

Central Namibia thermal spring and historic natural monument

Gross Barmen is a state-managed recreation area in central Namibia, centered on a natural sulfurous spring that emerges within a flat thornveld landscape. This protected area acts as both a cultural heritage site and a geological feature, providing a clear window into the regional terrain of the Otjozondjupa area through its thermal waters and historical mission foundations.

Area: 1 km²
Established: 1968
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Arid

Gross Barmen Protected Area Geography

A stylized digital illustration of the Von Bach Dam in Namibia, showing a water reservoir, a concrete dam structure with spillways, and surrounding rolling hills and vegetation under a soft sky.

Protected landscapeOtjozondjupa

About 217 km away#5 closest

East

Von-Bach-Erholungsgebiet: A Protected Landscape of Dam Waters and Bushveld Terrain

Geographic overview of the Otjozondjupa recreation reserve.

The Von-Bach-Erholungsgebiet landscape defines a unique intersection between the northern Eros Mountain foothills and the Von-Bach Dam reservoir. Characterized by khaki bushveld, scattered acacia, and rolling ridges, this protected area serves as a primary hub for water-based recreation and bushland exploration in central Namibia.

Area: 43 km²
Established: 1972
IUCN: V
Relief: Upland

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Nature reserveWindhoek

About 219 km away#6 closest

East

Südwest-Naturreservat: A Protected Botanical Nature Reserve in Central Windhoek

Conservation landscapes and native flora in the Khomas Highland

Located in central Windhoek, Südwest-Naturreservat functions as a key protected area and botanical site. It showcases a diverse collection of Namibian plants across both landscaped and natural terrain, offering a focused look at arid and semi-arid flora within an accessible urban environment that highlights the region's unique biodiversity.

Area: 0.12 km²
Established: 1970
IUCN: V
Relief: Upland

Südwest-Naturreservat Protected Area

Wildlife reserveOtjozondjupa

About 255 km away#7 closest

Northeast

Okonjati Game Reserve: Mapped Protected Landscapes and Wildlife Geography in Namibia

Ecological terrain and historical mountain setting in Otjozondjupa.

Situated in the heart of Namibia, Okonjati Game Reserve represents a significant private conservation effort centered on the Etjo massif. This 360 square kilometer protected landscape features a blend of rocky uplands and savanna plains, providing a unique habitat for rhinoceroses, elephants, and hippopotamuses while preserving fossilized dinosaur tracks and modern historical landmarks.

Area: 360 km²
Established: 1975
Relief: Upland
Climate: Arid

Okonjati Game Reserve Wildlife Atlas

Watercolor illustration of a landscape with soft green and pink hues showing rolling hills and a pale sky

National parkNamibia

About 324 km away#8 closest

Northeast

Waterberg Plateau Park: Mapped Geography and Protected Landscape Identity in Namibia

Central Namibia's ancient plateau and savanna terrain.

Waterberg Plateau Park stands as a defining geological feature of the Namibian landscape. This national park is centered on a dramatic table mountain that creates a distinct ecological island above the surrounding Kalahari basin. Renowned for its ancient rock formations and successful conservation efforts, the area provides a vital protected boundary for endangered species and a significant focus for regional geographic exploration.

Area: 405 km²
Established: 1972
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Waterberg Plateau Park Geography

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Continue Exploring Dorob National Park's Protected Coastal Geography and Mapped Landscapes

Delve deeper into the geographic specifics of Dorob National Park, understanding its unique coastal desert terrain, mapped boundaries, and the ecological significance of its protected landscapes. This area offers invaluable insights into the intersection of hyper-arid environments and marine influence, vital for atlas-based natural discovery and conservation understanding.

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