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Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Twyfelfontein

Optional: Afternoon Elephant Drive

Windhoek

Capital city, gateway, centre of the Namibian economy, multi-cultural and location of the government - all this and much more is Windhoek. With approximately 300.000 inhabitants Windhoek is by far the biggest city in Namibia, but still one can find the typical African relaxed atmosphere allover. Even though the size of the city is fairly small compared to other capital cities, Windhoek offers a remarkable variety of shops, restaurants,hotels and other accommodation establishments. Due the central location and the international airport Windhoek is the start and end point of nearly every trip through Namibia.

Rehoboth

The small town of Rehoboth is located about 90 km south of Windhoek. It is the centre of the Baster community of Namibia. The town itself consist mainly of a few shops and fuel stations and a mix of colourfully painted houses. At the Shell Service station next to the main road visitors will find information boards depicting the history of the Baster People as well as of the town Rehoboth. For even more insight into the Baster culture there is als a small museum in the centre of the town. 

Kalahari

The Kalahari expands over a vast area between Namibia, Botswana and South Africa. The landscape features endless plains, which are only separated by long sand dunes. Camelthorn acacia trees and the dry yellow grass plains are typical for this landscape, which is also home to numerous antelopes. Especially Oryx, Springbok and Wildebeest can be found here in large numbers. The deep red sunsets also add to special atmosphere that the Kalahari offers its visitors.

Quiver Tree Forest

The Quiver Tree Forest (Kokerboom Woud in Afrikaans) is a forest and tourist attraction of southern Namibia. It is located about 14 km north-east of Keetmanshoop, on the road to Koës, on the Gariganus farm. It comprises about 250 specimens of Aloe dichotoma, a species of aloe that is also locally known as "quiver tree. The quiver tree or Kokerboom  is one of the most interesting and characteristic plants of the very hot and dry parts of Namibia. Actually it is no tree, but an aloe plant.

Giants Playground

The Giants Playground is a massive collection of amazing Dolerite balancing rock formations, piled up on top of each other, primarily by millions of years of wind erosion. The Giants Playground is well-named, as visitors can just imagine giants playing with these massive stone toys. The dolerite dykes and surrounding area while at sub surface were subjected to 'spheroidal weathering', caused by water flowing through the cracks and fissures in dykes. In later times when the rocks has been exposed they further experienced millions of years of ongoing temperature weathering that also caused the rocks to crack. Wind blow and soil erosion also helps with the polish of the rocks.

Keetmanshoop

Is a town that lies on the B4, 500 km south of Windhoek. It is the traffic junction and the economic center for the whole south of Namibia. As the biggest town in the South, it is an ideal stop to fuel up, get refreshments and withdraw money before proceeding. The town was founded as a mission station in 1866 and named after the German trader Johann Keetman who supported the mission financially. There is a museum in the old church where the illustrated history of Keetmanshoop is on display. Worth a visit is the old "Kaiserliche Postamt" built in the year 1910, which now houses the Tourist Information centre.

Gondwana Canyon Park

The Canyon Park is  a private park of the Gondwana Group with an area of 1.260 km².The idea of founding the Gondwana Cañon Park was born in 1996 when a small group of dedicated Namibians decided to try to preserve a small area bordering the eastern side of the Fish River Canyon National Park in Namibia's south. A lot of effort has been put in removing all the existing fences and establishing waterholes for game. Regular game counts prove that there already have healthy, albeit small populations of kudu, oryx, springbok, ostrich, mountain zebra and a variety of smaller antelopes. Even leopards are sighted regularly again. It borders the Ai-Ais Fish River Canyon National Park.

Fish River Canyon

The second largest canyon in the world is equally impressive as the Grand Canyon even though its dimensions are not as vast. The Fish River Canyon is approximately 160 km long and its depth varies between 450 and 550m. Part of the canyon was created by tectonic plate movement, while the remainder of the gorge was carved into the dry landscape by the Fish River. According to legend, a dragon fled from hunters into the desert and left a track on the ground, which nowadays is the canyon. Spectacular views can be enjoyed from look-out points on the eastern side of the canyon. There are also walking trails along the edge and inside the canyon.

Aus

The small village of Aus is situated in one of the most fascinating landscapes of Namibia .The name means 'out' in German, but may be derived from a Khoi-Khoi word which means the 'place of the snakes'. Aus is tucked between the folds of several hills and is ideally located for day trips to Lüderitz and Kolmanskop. With a bit of luck one can even see the rare desert horses along the way.The village is of historical interest as it was formerly the site of a prisoner-of-war camp established by the South African army in 1915 to house German inmates captured during the First World War.After the German surrender to South African troops in World War I, Aus became an internment camp for German military officers. As many as 1,550 prisoners were held at Aus, and the towns population was further boosted by around 600 South African guards. A plaque marks the site today and some of the houses have been reconstructed.

Kolmanskop

Kolmanskop is Namibia's most famous ghost town, and is situated in the Sperrgebiet, (forbidden territory) a few kilometers inland from the port of Luderitz. In 1908, the railway worker Zacharias Lewala found a sparkling stone amongst the sand he was shoveling away from the railway line, near Kolmanskop. His supervisor August Stauch, was convinced it was a diamond and when this was confirmed, the news spread like wildfire, sparking a huge, frantic diamond rush and causing fortune hunters to converge in droves on Kolmaskop. Unfortunately for Kolmanskop and its inhabitants, richer diamond deposits were discovered further south, and operations were moved to Oranjemund. Within a span of 40 years Kolmanskop lived, flourished and died. Today the ghost town's crumbling ruins bear little resemblance to its former glory. The stately homes have been nearly demolished by the wind, and are gradually becoming enveloped by encroaching sand dunes. In 1980, the mining company De Beers, restored a number of buildings, and established and interesting museum, which has now become a popular tourist attraction.

Lüderitz

Lüderitz, is the second largest harbor in Namibia.  It began life as a trading post, fishing and guano-harvesting town, but when diamonds were discovered in 1909 in nearby Kolmanskop, Lüderitz enjoyed a sudden surge of prosperity. Now the diamonds are mostly found elsewhere and offshore, so Lüderitz has reverted to its former self. This small fishing town, with which the colonial era of previous German South West Africa began, is located in the far south-west of Namibia, sandwhiched between the barren Namib Desert and the windswept South Atlantic Coast. As if its unique geographical setting wasn't impressive enough, its surreal German art nouveau architecture will seal the deal.

Wild Horses

The Namib feral horses are unique in the sense that they have been isolated for a number of generations. Their hardiness in the face of extremely harsh climatic conditions is extraordinary, as is the fact that they have been able to circumvent the vital problem of food and water availability by adapting their behavior and their allocation of time. For these reasons, if for no other, they deserve our wonder and admiration. It is not known how long the Namib Desert Feral Horses have lived on an area covering approximately 350 square kilometers in the Namib Desert, but locals speculate they have been there since 'German times'. As there are no written records about their provenance their origins remain unclear, but there are, of course, quite a few theories. One of the best places to view these horses is at Klein Aus Vista Lodge; the horses can also often be spotted grazing alongside the main road between Aus and Lüderitz.

Scenic Road D707

The D707, because of its diverse scenery between the Tiras Mountains and the beautiful red Namib dune belt, is known as the most scenic route in Namibia. The road crosses the vast Neisip plain, with the red Koichab dunes to the West, Tirasberge ahead, and the Rooirand mountains to the East. Just mountains, grass and dunes may sound monotonous, but the views are breathtaking. Besides the soft, sensuous mountains of red sand visible along this route, mysterious fairy circles dot the land. Imagine towering, bright orange sand dunes on your right and the vast prairie of the Namib-Naukluft National Park on your left. Add a herd of proud Oryx racing over the dunes and a scaly pangolin darting across the road before disappearing into the grasslands and you get the idea.

Duwisib Castle

In a remote valley, on the edge of the Namib Dune Desert, set amidst huge camel-thorn trees, lies one of Namibia's most famous and extraordinary buildings - the historic Duwisib Castle. Built in 1909, by Baron Captain Heinrich Von Wolf, the castle stands on the high ground looking southwards onto a valley. It is situated in semi-arid lands, 70kms south-west of Maltahohe. After the German-Nama war, the 'Baron' and his wife commissioned an architect to build a castle that would 'reflect Von Wolf's commitment to the German Military cause.' The interior was designed for comfort and clever placing of its windows allowed for maximum sunlight to shine into the vast rooms. Metre thick stone walls and high ceilings made for coolness in the hot summers and two huge fireplaces were built to ward off the bitter cold winter nights. Beneath the hall, there was a large cellar, full of imported wines and French cognacs. Much of the raw materials used in the construction of the fort were imported from Germany. It offers a good overnight stop between southern Namibia and Sossusvlei and the Naukluft Mountains. The castle now houses a collection of 18th and 19th century antiques, armor and paintings.

NamibRand Nature Reserve

NamibRand Reserve, located in southern Namibia, is a private nature reserve established to help protect and conserve the unique ecology and wildlife of the south-west Namib Desert. It is probably the largest private nature reserve in southern Africa, extending over an area of 215,000 ha. . Enjoy the spectacular views over the vast plains and ancient blue mountain ranges, set out on foot or by 4x4 into the glowing red dunes for a close encounter with the fascinating variety of Namib Desert fauna and flora. The exceptional surroundings and clarity of the air provide endless opportunities for photography by day and star-gazing by night.

Sossusvlei

The sand dunes at Sossusvlei and Deadvlei are among the highes in the world, reaching up to 375 m. The Tsauchab River, which only carries water in good rainy seasons, ends it's course in the dune belt between the Atlantic Ocean and the central highlands of Nambia. Here, amongst the impressive sand dunes, the course of the water has formed a pan of clay, which, together with the acacia trees creates one of the most scenic places in Namibia and a definite "must-see" for each visitor to Namibia. The empty, seemingly endless desert landscape, the mix of colours of grass, sand dunes, blue sky and mountain ranges in the backdrop together with the free roaming antelopes and ostriches are the reason why this area surely is one of the highlights of Namibia and the whole of Southern Africa.

Dead Vlei

Not far from the Sossusvlei lies the equally impressive Dead Vlei (Vlei dead). This Vlei is finished for some time by a large sand dune by the waters of Tsauchab. As a result, a large number for hundreds years dead camel thorn trees, which are preserved in the extreme dryness of the desert and are prevented from the decay process.

Sesriem Canyon

Sesriem Canyon is located approximately 4.5km from the entrance gate of the Namib-Naukluft National Park. The Tsauchab River has shaped the Canyon over millions of years and it is one of the few places in the area that holds water all year round. The early Afrikaans explorers in the region named the canyon after the fact that they had to use six (“ses”) leather straps (“riem”) tied together to create a rope long enough to lower buckets into the canyon below, in order to fetch water. There are parking facilities so that visitors can park their vehicles and take a walk through the canyon.  The canyon is narrow at places, however it is worth exploring due to the stunning rock formations that will captivate your attention.

Solitaire

Solitaire, a historic settlement at the edge of the Namib-Naukluft National Park, has been a welcome stop for travellers for over 60 years. It is a small settlement in the Khomas Region of central Namibia near the Namib-Naukluft National Park. It currently features the only gasoline station, post office, bakery, and the only general dealer between the dunes at Sossusvlei and the coast at Walvis Bay, as well as to the capital Windhoek. In recent year's it has also become renowned for the best apple crumble cake in the Namib.

Tropic of Capricorn

The Tropic of Capricorn (or the Southern Tropic) is the circle of latitude that contains the subsolar point on the December (or southern) solstice. It is thus the southernmost latitude where the Sun can be directly overhead. Further down the C14 you will come across the "Tropic of Capricorn" sign, indicating that you are now officially leaving the tropical belt of the earth. For all cities at 23.5 degrees south latitude, the sun travels on December 22, the beginning of summer through the zenith, this is why this line of latitude is called “Tropic of Capricorn”. When driving in Namibia to the south, it is pointed out with fairly large signs on the roadside. It is Not really something special and worth the drive, but when passing along it anyway, it is nice to stop here and take pictures as proof you have been there.

Kuiseb Canyon

Located on the Gamsberg Pass route west of the Khomas Hochland, Kuiseb Canyon contains the ephemeral Kuiseb River, which is no more than a broad sandy riverbed for most of the year. Although it may flow for two or three weeks during the rainy season, it only gets as far as Gobabeb before seeping into the sand. At Rooibank, drinking water for Walvis Bay is pumped from this subterranean supply. Today, the canyon’s upper reaches remain uninhabited, though there are scattered Topnaar Khoikhoi villages where the valley broadens out near the north river bank. The surrounding landscape is dominated eastward through barren mountain ranges and to the west by endless expanse of the Namib.

Swakopmund

Swakopmund, a small city on Namibias central coast is bordered by the cold waves of the Atlantic Ocean on the one side and the dry sand dunes of the Namib on the other side. Next to Lüderitzbucht  Swakopmund is one of the first settlements in Namibia during the colonial era and still today many buildings in the city and the still very German culture and atmoshere are reminders of that time. Due to the central location of the city, it is the ideal half-way stop for nearly every trip through Namibia.

Zeila Shipwreck

The Zeila got stranded on 25 August 2008 in the early morning hours near "Die Walle", a popular fishing spot about 14km south of Henties Bay. The fishing trawler that was sold as scrap metal to an Indian company by Hangana Fishing of Walvis Bay, got stranded after it came loose from its towing line while on its way to Bombay, India shortly after it left Walvis Bay. It seems that they will be able to rescue no more than a few usable items from the stranded ship.

Uis

Uis is a tiny town located in one of Namibia's most beautiful desert regions, Damaraland. The village is located in the shadow of the Brandberg Mountain which is home to the world famous White Lady rock painting. Being also situated on the main road between the coast and the Damaraland interior there is a reasonable amount of traffic and Uis manages to eke out an existence based almost entirely on this traffic passing through the area. There is a small supermarket, guesthouse and a petrol station, together with a few other small shops. Tin has been mined in the Uis region since the early 1900's and the town was established in 1958 as a mine workers residence when a South African mining company started operations there and increased production. Today when approaching Uis, the first thing you see is a huge white mountain which is in fact the old mine dump for processed tin ore.                        

Brandberg Mountain

The Brandberg is the highest mountain in Namibia, with a height of nearly 2500 m above sea level. This impressive mountain rises from the barren gravel plains of Damaraland. There are numerous fountains hidden in the often inaccessible gorges and cliffs of the mountain, which already the San people made use of in the early days of settlement in this dry and arid region. Many rock paintings and engravings that can be visited still bear witness to the rich culture of the san people. The Brandberg is also a haven for hikers, but due to the extreme climatic conditions and the often steep cliffs any hiking activities should be well planned and done only with local guides.

Twyfelfontein

Currently being the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Namibia, Twyfelfontein is a very special attraction in Namibia. "Doubtful fountain", that is wat the farmer once called his land, on which the sandstone hills are located, which were already regularly visited by the San people centuries ago and left countly rock engravings and paintings as reminder of their stay. Due to the dry climatic conditions of the area these rock paintings and engravings still today in such a condition that one could think that they were only done yesterday even though they are many centuries old. The sheer amount of paintings and engravings make Twyfelfontein one of the most interesting sites for prehistoric art in Southern Africa. Along a walking trail one can explore that rock paintings and engravings in their original location and knowledgable guide will explain the meanings thereof.

Damara Living Museum

The Living Museum of the Damara close to Twyfelfontein is the first traditional Damara project in Namibia and the only one of its kind. The possibility to experience the traditional Damara culture in this form exists nowhere else in Namibia or in the world. Together with the Bushmen the Damara belong to the oldest nations in Namibia. Their original culture was a mixture of an archaic hunter-gatherer culture and herders of cattle, goats and sheep. Due to their loose social structures the Damara were not able to defend themselves against aggressors during the colonization of Namibia. This is one of the reasons why their culture has to a great extent fallen into oblivion.

Petrified Forest

The Petrified Forest exists in an old river channel and is described as 'an occurrence of fossilized trees'. It lies 42km west of the small town of Khorixas  in the Kunene Region and this prehistoric relic comprises of 'clearly identifiable enormous fossilized tree trunks’. The title Petrified Forest is a bit of a misnomer. It is neither a forest in the true sense of the word and neither did any of the trees 'turn to stone'. In prehistoric times huge tree trunks were washed down a river and deposited in alluvial sands. As they were isolated from any air, a process known as diagenesis took place and as a result sand that came under pressure through sedimentation turned into sandstone. The tree trunks then underwent another process known as solidification which causes liquids that seep into the wood causes the organic materials of the wood to dissolve and be replaced by silicic acid, fossilizing the wood by transforming it into stone.The Petrified Forest is a national monument, proclaimed on 1st of March 1950.

Etosha South

The Anderson Gate is the gateway to the southern part of the Etosha National Park. After only a few kilometers into the park one can visit the Ombika waterpoint, where mostly zebra and springbok can be seen. But also the nearby waterpoints Olifantsbad, Gemsbokvlakte and Newbrowni can be easily visited in a daytrip. Next to various antelope species there are good chances of spotting elephants and even lions on the open plains and at the waterpoints during an excursion through the park. The Andersson Gate is open from sunrise till sunset.

Etosha National Park

This famous national park is surely one of the highlights of any Namibia tour. The park is setup around the Etosha Pan, a salt pan, which is approximately 5000 km² in size. Animals profit from the salt and the water in this huge protected area. Etoshas wildlife boasts most of the animals commonly found in Africa. Except for Buffaloes, visitors can spot the remaining four members for the "Big Five", namely Elephants, Rhinos, Lions, and Leopards. Furthermore Etosha has large herds of antelope such as Springbok, Oryx, Wildebeest and Eland, which can been seen grazing on the open plain of the park. The park has a road network of approximately 700 km which connects the rest camps and the many waterpoints. Etosha is ideally suited to be explored with an own vehicle / rental car, giving ample opportunities to spot wildlife up close and in their natural habitat.

Etosha East

The eastern part of the Etosha National Park is reached through the Von Lindequist Gate. The mostly open plains surrounding Fishers Pan and the Andoni Plain offer ideal game viewing possibilities through-out most parts of the year. At the natural fountains Klein Namutoni and Chudop one can regularly see a large variety of different animals at the same time. Fort Namutoni, which used to be a police station, is also worth a visit. Here you can enjoy a relaxed lunch break in the small restaurant or at the pool in the Namutoni RestCamp

Tsumeb

Tsumeb is located in the so-called "Otavi Triangle", which refers to the area between the towns of Tsumeb, Otavi and Grootfontein. The Otavi Triangle gets relatively high rainfall, so that you can grow crops in this region. Crops are mainly corn and wheat, as well as different kinds of vegetables and fruits. Tsumeb has about 15,000 residents who live mainly from mining. You can read about the wonderful world of minerals and crystals in the District National Museum of Tsumeb. Recently mining activities have been scaled back at the town, but Tsumeb remains a pretty and friendly town. Sometimes called Namibia's garden town, due to the beautiful jacaranda, flamboyant and bougainvillea trees which line the streets. The town acts as something of a tourist hub due to its proximity to Etosha and the fact that it is the gateway to northern Namibia & Owamboland.

Otjiwarongo

Otjiwarongo is a large town and the biggest business centre for the Otjozondjupa Region. It is situated in central-north Namibia, lying on the Trans-Namib Railway and its location is at a crossroads for the railway and the B1 road, with links between Windhoek, the Golden Triangle of Otavi, Tsumeb and Grootfontein, as well as Etosha National Park. This area is also known as the cheetah capital of the world. Okonjima Main Camp and its satellite lodges and camps are only 50 miles away, committed to the long-term conservation of Namibia's large carnivores, notably cheetah and leopards. An unusual attraction is Namibia's first croc farm, The Crocodile Ranch, one of the few captive breeding programs for the Nile crocodile. The ranch exports the skins, but sells the meat locally.

Waterberg

The Waterberg Plateau is a flat-topped mountain formed from sand stone. Due to its special geological formation, the Waterberg boasts a tremendous variety of fauna and flora. In 1972 this area was proclaimed as a national park, mainly to protect endangered animal species such as the Black Rhino. Today visitors can join on guided excursions onto the plateau or enjoy the scenic beauty of the park while walking along its many trails. Due to its central location, the Waterberg is also an ideal stop-over point between Windhoek and the Etosha National Park or other destinations in the north of Namibia.

General facilities: 

Facilities within the rooms: 

• Bar
• Restaurant
• Swimming pool
• Free Wifi (in public areas)
• Secure parking
• Fire place / open fire in the evenings
• Conference facilities / meeting rooms
• Suitable for families with children

• Total amount of rooms: 20
• Rooms have en-suite bath and toilet
• Non-smoking rooms
• Bed linen and towels are supplied
• Tea / coffee making facilities
• TV
• Satellite TV (Multichoice or similar)
• Free Wifi (within the room)
• Writing desk
• Seating unit (table plus min. 2 armchairs)
• Luggage rack
• Minibar / Refreshments in room
• Air-conditioning
• Cosmetic mirror
• Bathroom with bathtub
• Bathroom with shower
• Complimentary bathroom amenities (eg. shower gel / shampoo)
• Own veranda / balcony