Damaraland

'Renowned as being one of Africa's last wildernesses, Damaraland is one of Namibia's most scenic areas. Running inland alongside the Skeleton Coast, the main attractions are the mountains of Spitzkoppe and Brandberg, the ancient Bushmen rock art at Twyfelfontein, the petrified forest and various strange and spectacular rock formations including the organ pipes'

Size & Location: 1 600km² to the north of Swakopmund and to the south of Etosha Park
When to visit the park: May - December are the best months to visit this region
Climate: Cool months (May - Sept) pleasant with avg. daytime temp. of 26°C (cold nights 6°C)
Rainfall: 30mm to 100mm varying
Altitude: 1300m - 1500m, Koningstein Peak (Brandberg) at 2 573m above sea level

PARK INFORMATION:

Renowned as being one of Africa's last wildernesses, Damaraland is one of Namibia's most scenic areas. Running inland alongside the Skeleton Coast, the main attractions are the mountains of Spitzkoppe and Brandberg (Namibia's highest mountain and home to the famous "White Lady"), the ancient Bushmen rock art at Twyfelfontein, the petrified forest and various strange and spectacular rock formations including the organ pipes. Damaraland Wilderness Reserve presents endless vistas across stark plains, ancient valleys, and soaring peaks. The northern region is home to thriving populations of game including the famed 'desert elephants'.

Twyfelfontein (meaning 'Doubtful Fountain') is home to a small spring that has provided animals with water for thousands of years. The dubious nature of the spring gave the place its name. Activities centre around drives, nature walks, visits to the famous Bushmen engravings at Twyfelfontein and climbing the Brandberg and Spitzkoppe mountains.

Wildlife sighted here displays the amazing adaptation to climate and terrain. Expect to see black rhino, desert elephant, gemsbok, lion, springbok, desert dwelling giraffe, and mountain zebra. The prehistoric Welwitschia, the oldest tree in existence, inhabits these parts.

MAIN ATTRACTIONS:

» Twyfelfontein with thousands of Bushman engravings
» The Brandberg, Namibia's highest mountain, home to the famous "White Lady" Bushman Painting
» The Petrified Forest, which is millions of years old

ACCOMMODATION AND SAFARIS THAT INCORPORATES DAMARALAND WILDERNESS RESERVE
GAME AND SAFARI LODGES	SAFARIS AND TOURS
PALMWAG RHINO CAMP	NORTHERN NAMIBIA SAFARI
DAMARALAND LODGE	BEST OF NAMIBIA FLY-IN
	NAMIBIA IN STYLE
	THIRSTLAND JOURNEY
	NAMIBIAN ODYSSEY
	GREAT NAMIBIA JOURNEY
	ORYX & HIMBA SAFARI