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Group Tour Diary|The Unique Sense of Mission of Quiver Trees at Sunset

Quiver trees are mainly distributed in southern Africa, particularly in Namibia and parts of South Africa. Namibia • Distribution: Primarily found in the arid regions of southern Namibia, with the most famous concentration being the Quiver Tree Forest near Keetmanshoop. Additionally, solitary quiver trees can often be seen standing alone in the wilderness and hills of southern Namibia. • Unique Features: • Forest Formation: The Quiver Tree Forest near Keetmanshoop is the only one of its kind in the world, with about 250 quiver trees, some over 300 years old—a rarity in other regions. • Cultural Significance: The San people of Namibia traditionally cut branches from quiver trees to make quivers, which is how the tree got its name. Moreover, in the Namib Desert, where few other trees survive, the quiver tree is considered sacred and is believed to bring good luck. • Scenic Uniqueness: The Quiver Tree Forest is one of Namibia's most famous attractions, drawing tourists and photographers with its distinctive landscape. Here, capturing the starry skies of Namibia with the quiver trees as a backdrop is a classic photography spot. South Africa • Distribution: Mainly found in the Northern Cape region of South Africa. • Characteristics: Compared to Namibia's quiver trees, those in South Africa do not form large forests like the one near Keetmanshoop. Their growing environment is also less extreme in terms of aridity. Well, that concludes our introduction to this fascinating plant!
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