Twyfelfontein Lodge is located in Twyfelfontein area, a very vulnerable and delicate ecosystem, is renowned for some of the best examples of Bushman paintings and rock engravings in Southern Africa. Videos depicts striking landscapes of Damaraland area.
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Twyfelfontein Lodge:
Interesting rock formations and the remainder of prehistoric volcanic action can be seen among the most prominent geographic features including the Organ Pipes, Burnt Mountain, Dorros Crater and the Petrified Forest. The fauna and flora of Damaraland is typical of the pro-Namib region and plant species include the magnificent Welwitschia, Moringa and a variety of the Commiphora species. The desert adapted elephant, rhinoceros, giraffe, springbok, endemic Damara chat and ostrich are some of the wildlife which can be found living in total harmony with the community and the communal farming activities of the Uibasen Twyfelfontein Conservancy.
Twyfelfontein Lodge is situated in the heart of the Twyfelfontein Uibasen Conservancy. In construction utmost care was taken to reduce the visual impact on the environment and to blend into the mountainside with the use of thatch roofs, natural stone and paint colours toning in with the surrounding rock formations.
Day excursions from Twyfelfontein Lodge may include hot air balloon trips, flights over the area by light aircraft, nature walks, horse riding and/or guided safaris into the surrounding wilderness areas.
Situated in the heart of the Damaraland – surrounded by one of the most beautiful wilderness regions on earth – you will find a piece of paradise.
Twyfelfontein Country Lodge is situated within a UNESCO world heritage site. The Twyfelfontein area, a very vulnerable and delicate ecosystem, is renowned for some of the best examples of San Rock Paintings and Engravings in Southern Africa.
Facilities & services
Wi-Fi at reception
Restaurant
Bar
Open Lounge
Swimming Pool
Curio Shop
Waterhole for game viewing
Transfers from and to Airstrip
Accommodation
Total No. of Rooms: 56
Twin Rooms: 43
Double Room: 4
Twin Inter-leading Rooms: 4
Triple Rooms: 4
Luxury Suite: 1 (VIP Unit – en suite with bath, tea/coffee making facilities, private terrace, balcony, TV, Mini Bar)
Guide Rooms: 8 (Twin Rooms)
The Rooms are equipped with:
En-suite bathrooms with shower
Ceiling Fan
For valuables there is a safe in the room.
Directions: The Twyfelfontein Country Lodge is located approximately 100 km west of the small town of Khorixas and is accessible along the district road C 39 before joining route 3254 which has indicators to the Twyfelfontein Country Lodge.
Airfield:
Co-ordinates for the lodge’s 2,2 km gravel airstrip are S 20.34 E 14.22.
The Lodge was officially opened in July 2000 by Prime Minister Hage Geingob.
Activities at Twyfelfontein Lodge:
1. Twyfelfontein, Burnt Mountain, duration: +- 3 hours.
2. Nature drive, duration: +- 3 hours.
3. Sunset excursion. Sunset excursion follows nature drive.
4. Nature walks.
5. Scenic flights with Cessna 210: Kaokoland, Doros Crater and Skeleton Coast: on request.
Twyfelfontein
Rock art site in Namibia
Early inhabitants of Twyfelfontein area must have been attracted to the valley by the small freshwater spring on the hillside and by the game grazing in the valley below. There is evidence of habitation over 5000 years ago. The Damara who lived here named the valley Uri-Ais or “jumping fountain” after this source of fresh water. However it was renamed Twyfelfontein or “doubtful fountain” in 1947 by the first white farmer to acquire the land; he considered the fountain too weak and unreliable to support much life. The site was declared a national monument in 1952, local Damaras are now employed as guides to protect the rocks and inform the visitors.
A total of over 2,500 engravings cut into the rock-face of the huge boulders strewn around have been identified.
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