
One of Africa's largest concentrations of rock engravings, in the Damaraland desert
Kunene, Namibia
Twyfelfontein in Damaraland holds one of the largest concentrations of rock engravings in Africa, more than 2,500 images of animals and tracks cut into the sandstone over thousands of years by San hunters, and Namibia's first World Heritage Site. Guided walks run from the visitor centre, and the surrounding valley has the Organ Pipes basalt columns, the Burnt Mountain and the Petrified Forest within an hour. Desert-adapted elephants move through the Aba-Huab and Huab riverbeds nearby, and the lodges of the area run drives to find them. It is malaria-free and best from April to October.
Apr-Oct
Inside-park stays and nearby lodges, sorted by distance.
No stays are linked to Twyfelfontein yet. These are the closest ones we have, by straight-line distance from the park, so check the drive before you book.
Twyfelfontein is in Kunene, Namibia.
Yes. Twyfelfontein is in an area recorded as malaria-free, which is why it is a common choice for families with young children and for a first safari. Malaria risk can shift with the season and the year, so confirm current advice with a travel clinic before you go.
The best time to visit Twyfelfontein is Apr-Oct.
Popular activities at Twyfelfontein include rock engraving walks, damaraland scenery, desert-adapted elephant tracking nearby.
Other parks and reserves that share something with Twyfelfontein.
Why book here
Wild places survive when the communities around them earn more from protecting wildlife than from anything that would replace it. Every stay you book through Spekboom carries a conservation contribution built into the price, never added on top, so choosing where you sleep becomes a way to fund the people and projects keeping this landscape intact.

52 km away
Khorixas Camp, in the Kunene region of Damaraland, offers a unique experience for explorers fascinated by geological formations, ancient rock engravings and Welwitschia mirabilis plants. Close to the Petrified Forest, Twyfelfontein and other Damaraland must-sees, it is an ideal stopover en route from Etosha to the Skeleton Coast. Accommodation ranges from chalets and single rooms to camping, with an à la carte restaurant. Operated by Namibia Wildlife Resorts. Rates are bed & breakfast, quoted per person sharing in the source tariff.

54 km away
EHRA's Famous Treetop Base Camp — the ultimate desert escape in one of Namibia's most remote areas. Located 50km outside Uis (toward Khorixas) in the Erongo region, the camp is nestled between the Ugab valley in a secluded area next to the Ugab riverbed. Guests can soak up the sun, enjoy unparalleled views of the Ugab valley, and, if lucky, watch Namibia's free-roaming desert elephants visit EHRA's manmade water point. **The space** This self-catered escape features artistically designed kitchen facilities, a large dining space, a braai area, a tree-top platform overlooking the riverbed, and eco-friendly ablution facilities. **Elephants & Conservation** Base Camp is a very popular attraction for the local Ugab elephants — Mama Afrika's herd of 12 is the largest. A manmade waterpoint close to camp is regularly visited by the various Ugab elephant herds. All proceeds go directly to EHRA's desert elephant conservation programmes. **Rates** - N$250 per person local rate - N$400 per person international - Kids 6–12 pay 50% - Kids under 6 free Elephant Educational Drives are available on request.

105 km away
Mile 108 is a beachfront escape on the Skeleton Coast for those seeking nature at its most raw. It offers well-equipped fishing chalets and sizeable campsites — the chalets with kitchenette, lounge and private bathroom; the campsites suited to tents, caravans and motorhomes, with communal ablutions and braai areas. An excellent fishing destination with abundant marine life. Operated by Namibia Wildlife Resorts. Rates are quoted per person in the source tariff (water and electricity excluded).

122 km away
Torra Bay is a popular fishing retreat within the Skeleton Coast Park, open only in December and January. Set where the dunes of the Namib meet the Atlantic, it draws anglers and beachcombers to a wild, remote stretch of coast. Operated by Namibia Wildlife Resorts. Rates are quoted per person camping in the source tariff (water and electricity excluded).

153 km away
Mile 72 lies along the Namibian coastline in Dorob National Park — a peaceful, scenic getaway for families. The self-catering chalets offer a lounge, kitchen and private bathroom, each with a braai area and magnificent ocean views. Mile 72 is well placed for seal watching at Cape Cross, the Dead Sea swimming spot, or the towering dunes of the Namib. Open December and January only. Operated by Namibia Wildlife Resorts. Rates are quoted per person in the source tariff (water and electricity excluded).

154 km away
Terrace Bay offers an exceptional coastal experience for anglers inside the famous Skeleton Coast Park in north-western Namibia. On an undisturbed, peaceful stretch of coast surrounded by the majestic dunes of the northern Namib Desert, guests can venture into the nearby Uniab River Delta to spot diverse wildlife. Whether hiking, bird watching, spotting wildlife or watching breathtaking sunsets from the dunes, Terrace Bay is a remote escape. Operated by Namibia Wildlife Resorts. Rates are dinner, bed & breakfast for rooms (beach chalets bed-only), quoted per person sharing in the source tariff.