A hillside of dark, scorched-looking rock near Twyfelfontein that glows at dawn and dusk.
Burnt Mountain lies a short drive from Twyfelfontein in Damaraland. It is a hill of shale and limestone that was baked and darkened by volcanic activity millions of years ago, and its purple, black and red slopes look as if they have been scorched by fire.
It is at its best in the low light of early morning or late afternoon, when the colours deepen. Most visitors combine it with the Organ Pipes nearby and the rock engravings of Twyfelfontein on the same outing.
Sample itineraries with Burnt Mountain. Each one is a starting point that we reshape around your dates and pace.
Camps and lodges we use in Damaraland. We will suggest the right one for your route and style.
Rugged mountains, ancient rock art and desert-adapted elephant and rhino.
Thousands of ancient rock engravings at Namibia's first World Heritage Site.
A small gorge of angular rock columns near Twyfelfontein.
Namibia's last great wilderness, home to the Himba and desert-adapted elephant.
Tell us your dates, who is coming and what you would like to see. A safari specialist in Namibia replies personally with a route to react to.
Every Secret Namibia safari begins with a private Safari Concierge consultation. We set aside 30 minutes; most travellers have everything they need in 5 to 10.
