Duration: 30 September -  02 October 2023

Fieldtrip Objectives:

• Introduction to the Upper Carboniferous - Permian lower Karoo sequence (Dwyka and Ecca Groups) of southern Namibia with emphasis on the glacial – to non-glacial transition and associated petroleum  source rock deposition.
• Observe a sequence of basaltic flows (Kalkrand floodbasalts - Drakensberg Group) interbedded with siliciclastics.
• Give an overview to the Ediacaran – Early Cambrian Nama Basin. Demonstrate the sequence architecture of the Kuibis and Fish River subgroups using excellent exposures in the Zaris mountains and along the banks of the Fish River.

Itinerary

30th September

• Depart from Windhoek to Tsauchab River Camp
• Overnight Tsauchab River Camp (Oerwald private campsite)
• Geology: Lower Nama Group (Kuibis Subgroup; Ediacaran Reefs and Fauna)

1st October

• Drive to Fish River at M98 Bridge 
• Overnight Hardap Resort Camping 
• Geology: Nama Fish River Subgroup, Lower Karoo outcrops along Fish River and Weissrand Escarpment

2nd October

• Geology: Hardap Karoo (Kalkrand Basalts and Sedimentary interlayers; Lower Karoo)
• Drive to Windhoek