As suggested by the term Kluft, meaning “narrow
gorge” in German or Dutch, the Naukluft comprises a myriad of
narrow ravines in the massif. The most prominent feature in this mountain
range is the Tsondab Gorge, which runs from north to south for 40
km. This gorge was carved by the ephemeral Tsondab River more than
300 million years ago, and can be traversed by car. >>
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