Destination

Damaraland

A rugged semi-desert landscape of ancient rock formations, desert-adapted elephants, and 6,000-year-old rock engravings — Namibia's most scenically dramatic region.

Highlights

Desert-adapted elephant tracking
Twyfelfontein rock engravings (UNESCO)
Brandberg Mountain (Namibia's highest)
Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain geology
Desert-adapted black rhino tracking

Best Time to Visit

May to October for cooler temperatures and best elephant tracking along dry riverbeds. Summer (November-March) is extremely hot but occasional rain transforms the landscape. Twyfelfontein is accessible year-round.

Budget Guide

Community campsites $15-30/night. Mid-range lodges $100-300/night. Luxury (Damaraland Camp, Mowani Mountain Camp) $400-1,200/night. Desert elephant tracking excursions $50-100/person. Twyfelfontein entry $5/person. Self-drive requires a 4x4 for most of the region.

Getting There

5-6 hours from Windhoek to Twyfelfontein by road (partially gravel). Located between Etosha and the Skeleton Coast on the classic Namibia circuit. Light aircraft connect to nearby airstrips. A 4x4 is essential for reaching most lodges.

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