Namibia’s highest mountain the Brandberg Mountain Range is situated in the Erongo region in the western part of Namibia, ninety kilometres from the Atlantic Ocean and covers an area of 760 square kilometres.
The Range gets its name from an almost black appearance and the bright colours that the setting sun paints onto the mountains as if the whole area was on fire.
Famous for numerous rock paintings, some 2000 to 4000-years-old, a large number of different animal paintings can be seen, an indication that wildlife must have been abundant during the time when the San bushmen roamed this area and used the ‘Burnt Mountains’ as a navigational point.
Brandberg Mountain Range Hotels
Etendeka Mountain Camp$$$
Necessary comforts have not been overlooked with the bathrooms also benefiting from a makeover, while the traditional, open-air bucket shower still holds pride of place. The unique new dining area stays true to Etendeka’s long standing and award winning commitment to eco-friendly values. Simple, fresh, wholesome meals are prepared, either in solar ovens or on open fires, and enjoyed under African skies. Extensive use is made of solar power throughout the camp. Etendeka is one of only two es...
Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp$$$$
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