Explore 2 of Damaraland’s most intriguing geological curiosities, just a short distance from Twyfelfontein. The Organ Pipes are a dramatic 100-metre-long wall of near-vertical dolerite columns, formed 120 million years ago. Set against Damaraland’s warm ochre and red sandstone, standing 4 to 6 metres high, they look like the pipes of a giant cathedral organ. […]
As the sun begins to dip, the Brandberg transforms – and that’s exactly when to head out to see it. This 2-hour guided sunset drive, which may be shared with other guests, takes you around Brandberg White Lady Lodge as the light shifts over the mountains and plains, with your guide pointing out landscape features […]
Start the morning on foot beside the Kunene River, following sandy tracks and riverbanks on a guided walk that lasts 2 to 4 hours. You walk at an easy pace, with stops to look for river birds, vervet monkeys, animal tracks and Nile crocodiles across the water. Baobabs and palm trees line parts of the […]
Rhino tracking at Palmwag Concession starts after sunrise, with guides and trackers searching for fresh spoor, dung and broken vegetation. Once the tracks are found, you leave the 4×4 behind and follow the trail on foot across the rocky ground. This half-day experience calls for sturdy boots, patience and a quiet step as you close […]
On this half-day guided scenic drive, you explore the Palmwag Concession and its basalt landscapes by vehicle. Your guide points out rock formations, plants and wildlife along the route, which may include desert-adapted elephants, giraffes, mountain zebras, springbok and black rhinos. Predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs and spotted hyenas also live in the area, […]
Walk into the Tsisab Ravine to see the White Lady (Weiße Dame), one of the best-known rock paintings in Brandberg Mountain. The painting forms part of a larger panel beneath a small rock overhang and is thought to date back at least 2,000 years. You also see other San rock art on the panel, with […]
The Living Museum of the Damara sits 10 kilometres north of the Twyfelfontein rock engravings along the D2612. Get your entry ticket on site and join a 3-hour tour, during which a local guide walks you through the daily routine and traditions the community has rebuilt from memories – think of activities such as metal […]
This 3-hour guided activity heads into Okonjima Nature Reserve to track radio-collared leopards with a telemetry device. The collars support the AfriCat Foundation’s long-running leopard research programme, active here since 1997. As the signals are followed, the guide shares insights into the leopards’ behaviour and related research, including work on brown hyenas. Sightings are never […]
Head out to experience Etosha’s famous salt pan from a different perspective. You’ll find it about 20 kilometres from the Andersson gate – the road is bumpy but well worth the drive! This vast, white expanse stretches towards the horizon, creating one of those landscapes that makes you stop, stare and check that your eyes […]
Windhoek is a city of contrasts, where German colonial influences meet modern Namibian life. On a guided city tour, you’ll get your bearings while taking in some of the capital’s best-known sights, from historic buildings and churches to memorial museums for a little more context. Along the way, your guide will share stories about Windhoek’s […]
