Namibia

Spitzkoppe (Erongo)

From far away the granite rock peaks rise above the plains of Damaraland. Closer by, the campsites disappear between the rock. And as the sun goes down, the light on the rocks changes again.

View trips from the region

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Granite rising above the plain.

The 1,728-metre-high Spitzkoppe rises from the open plains of Damaraland. Around the granite inselberg lies the Pondok mountain range. Together the rock formations create a landscape you see coming from a great distance.

Spitzkoppe lies on the route between Swakopmund and Twyfelfontein, which makes it a logical stop during a self-drive Namibia.

Once you arrive you can leave the 4x4 behind and continue on foot. Walk among the rocks or look at the ancient paintings at Bushman’s Paradise.

As the sun goes down, the rocks change with it.

At the end of the day it is worth finding a spot higher up on the rocks. As the sun sets, the light changes across Spitzkoppe and the surrounding plain.

After that you do not have far to go. The campsites are spread between different rock formations and give you plenty of space around your spot.

Rocks around you. The plain behind them. Tomorrow the route continues.

View trips from the region

This is where you leave the 4x4 behind for a while.

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    • Walk among the granite rock formations of Spitzkoppe.
    • Look at the ancient paintings at Bushman’s Paradise.
    • See the surrounding Pondok mountain range.
    • Find a spot higher up on the rocks towards sunset.
    • Camp between the different rock formations.
    • Include Spitzkoppe on the route between Swakopmund and Twyfelfontein.

    Self-drive trips in the region

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    Namibië Self Drive 14 Dagen - Lodge only
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    days
    from
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    Red sand dunes stretching as far as the eye can see. Rugged rock formations rising from the desert. And elephants gathering to drink at a waterhole in Etosha. On this self-drive journey, you discover just how varied Namibia can be. You travel along endless gravel roads in your 4x4, explore rugged Damaraland and spend three days on self-drive safaris. And after a day of adventure? A comfortable bed awaits at your lodge or B&B. It's a chance to experience Namibia up close, without having to camp.
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    Botswana
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    Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls self drive
    19
    days
    from
    1990
    1990
    p.p.
    The sun rises over the dunes of Sossusvlei. An elephant appears at a waterhole in Etosha. And further along, the lush landscapes of the Okavango and Chobe await. Over these nineteen days, you travel through three countries, with the freedom to make your own choices along the way. You camp in remarkable places, swap gravel roads for 4x4 tracks and finish with two nights at Victoria Falls. The final stretch? You can leave the driving to someone else.
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    Botswana
    Zimbabwe
    Windhoek - Victoria Falls self-drive
    19
    days
    from
    1990
    1990
    p.p.
    A lion beside the track. An elephant slowly crossing your path. And at night, the sounds of the bush, right beside your rooftop tent. On this self-drive journey, you travel from Namibia's desert landscapes to Botswana's national parks, where the adventure takes on a new dimension. For four days, you venture deep into the wilderness, tackling rugged sandy tracks and staying at unfenced campsites. Your journey ends at Victoria Falls. You return your 4x4 in Kasane and leave the final stretch to someone else.
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