Damaraland
Renowned as 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 including the Torra Conservancy and Palmwag.
Damaraland Facts
- Size: approximately 1 600km²
- When to visit the park: Year-round
- Rainfall: 30mm to 100mm varying per annum
- Altitude: 1300m - 1500m, Koningstein Peak (Brandberg) at 2 573m above sea level
- Location: Western central Namibia
- Accommodation: Damaraland Lodges
Information On Damaraland
Damaraland presents endless vistas across stark plains, ancient valleys, and soaring peaks. The region is home to thriving populations of desert wildlife, including the famed 'desert elephants and black rhinos.
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. With a whole lot of luck and a few prayers here and there, one can view black rhino, desert elephant, gemsbok, lion, springbok, desert-dwelling giraffe, and mountain zebra. One visits this region for the remoteness and scenery; any wildlife sighted after that is an absolute bonus.
The prehistoric Welwitschia, the oldest tree in existence, inhabits these parts.
Where is Damaraland located?
Damaraland is located in Namibia's central west area, between the Brandberg Mountain, the small town of Sesfontein and the Skeleton Coast.
Have a look at the following Google Map for the approximate location of Damaraland; Google Maps - Damaraland
Best Time to Visit Damaraland?
Damaraland is a year-round destination to visit when travelling through Namibia. The region is very hot in summer and cool to mild in winter, but we would suggest that the cooler winter months are the best for travel here, summers are hot, and that heat does take it out of one.
Main Attractions Of Damaraland
- 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
- Spectacular desert scenery
- Desert rhino's and elephants
- Complete remoteness of the area is outstanding
- Torra Conservancy
- Palmwag
- Canyon Village
The Canyon Village lodge sits picturesquely at the foot of a sweeping rock face in Gondwana Canon Park, the lodge consists of 42 comfortable chalets in the Cape-Dutch style and a thatched restaurant 20 km from the Canyon.
One of the more interesting Fish River lodge options in the area, with beautiful scenery and friendly staff, one could not want more.
- Onguma The Fort
The Fort with 12 suites is unlike any other Etosha Lodges, the only one of its kind in Namibia, overlooking the beautiful scarceness of the Etosha Pans, decorated only with its wild animals and 100's of Acacia Camelthorn trees.
Exceptional wildlife sightings can be expected year-round from one of our favourite lodges in Etosha. - Etosha Mountain Lodge
The small and intimate Etosha Mountain Lodge offers guests a quiet and tranquil safari experience surrounded by wildlife, birdlife and stunning bushveld views.
Activities within the Etosha Heights Game Reserve include rhino tracking, morning and afternoon game drives and interpretive bush walks.
- Kalahari Anib Lodge
Kalahari Anib Lodge is the ideal destination from which to explore and experience all that the surrounding Kalahari has to offer.
Located with the Anib Kalahari Private Game Reserve, game drives and sunset drives are part and parcel of one's stay.
Kalahari Anib Lodge is located between Windhoek and the attractions in the south of Namibia, including the Fish River, Kgalagadi and the Southern Namib.
- Canyon Lodge
Canyon Lodge with 30 thatched and stone bungalows situated only 12 km from the main gate of the Fish River Canyon; the Fish River lodge is situated on the 520 square kilometres, privately owned Gondwana Canyon Park.
Canyon Lodge offers guests easy access to all that surrounds the Fish River.
- Onguma Tented Camp
It is this intriguing combination and attention to detail that makes Onguma Tented Camp, the latest in Visions of Africa's up-market portfolio of camps, the ultimate in safari chic.
Situated on the eastern side of Etosha National Park, without question a superb option if looking for tented lodges in Etosha.