Thousands of ancient rock engravings at Namibia's first World Heritage Site.
Twyfelfontein holds one of the largest concentrations of rock engravings in Africa, more than 2,000 figures carved into the sandstone by hunter-gatherers over thousands of years. In 2007 it became the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Namibia.
Local guides lead walks along the sandstone slopes to the engravings, which show giraffe, rhino, elephant and lion, animal tracks and even a seal, far from the sea. The site is close to the Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain, so the three are usually visited together.
Sample itineraries with Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings. 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.
A small gorge of angular rock columns near Twyfelfontein.
A hillside of dark, scorched-looking rock near Twyfelfontein that glows at dawn and dusk.
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.
