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Damaraland Travel Guide: 37 reviews and 76 photos

Bri & Pascal dans la gueule du lion - Damaraland

Damaraland was our next step after Etosha. The region, which is one of the most scenic in Namibia, was named for the Damara people who make up much of its sparce population. This is where our guide Mellican came from so he was pretty excited about arriving there and telling us more about his life. We spent two wonderful days in this dramatic rocky region admiring the Brandberg massif with its peak at 2573m (Königstein), the Spitzkoppe (a pointed inselberg at 1728m), the petroglyphs in Twyfelfontein, the petrified forest and the organ pipes geological sites among others.

Aba Huab Camp

At night, we rested in typical little huts under the stars in one of the most scenic campsites. Albeit the mosquitos, this is one of my best memories ;-)

Last visit to Damaraland: Apr 2005
Intro Updated Jun 10, 2005
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Petrified forest Things to Do (4)

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Prehistoric plants : the welwitschias Things to Do (4)

Strange name for a strange plant. The welwitschia mirabilis is endemic to Namibia and is only to be found in the stony... more travel advice

Typical "houses" Things to Do (4)

We didn't see many people while driving through Damaraland but these shacks at the foot of the mountains are the proof... more travel advice

The Spitzkoppe (1728m) Things to Do (4)

It's also called the "Matterhorn of Africa" due to its typical shape. But in fact, this is the remnant of an old... more travel advice

Comments (3)

Myndo Apr 7, 2006 at 5:10 AM Report Abuse

Good page here, where did you find this stone formation "geule de lion"?.
Muya Jul 18, 2005 at 7:25 AM Report Abuse

2000 ans ! c'est clair que ça fait un bail :-))
freya_heaven Jun 28, 2005 at 7:42 AM Report Abuse

I have never heard of a plant which can live for so long! Amazing! Great start Bridget, I will be back (~_~)