While summer day temperatures may reach 52 degrees Celsius, it is generally cool and pleasant at night. The area appears to have been named after a member of the Rhenish Mission Society, a certain Rev. W Richter. Many German place names in South Africa and Namibia were furnished by the Society. A staggering variety of succulents characterise this area which is said to be 'the richest area for succulents in the world'. There are no large herds of game, but klipspringers, rhebok, steenbok, Hartmann's mountain zebra, baboon, caracal and leopard, amongst others, can be seen.
Birds are abundant, particularly along the river courses and in the scrubland.
A management plan is currently being prepared, but the emphasis will remain on low-density wilderness use . Book a guest cottage or campsite .