Spitzkoppe Namibia

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Spitzkoppe in Namibia

Spitzkoppe in Namibia is one of my favourite places in the world.
Unfortunately due to time constraints we could stay for only 1 night so we could not completely relax. Nevertheless it is as far from civilization as you want to be with no running water, no electricity, no bathrooms, but with plenty fresh air.
We camped at campsites 1 and 2. The place is managed by the local community, but unfortunately not well. We could not get the campsites we requested because they were booked and when we arrived there was a double booking on the one they gave us.
We later found that the one we requested was open!! The long-drop (pit latrine) was filthy. Thanks to Aunt Frankie who took it onto her to scrub it and to Mark who fixed the seat with cable ties. But if you can cope with these minor problems, the scenery compensates.
One part of the area that contains a lot of Bushman art is now closed off and can only be visited with a guide. This is probably a good idea because the damage done by vandals is very much visible on some of the ancient art at a location called "Bushman's Paradise" This area can only be reached after a steep climb with the help of a chain.
For bird watchers there is a large variety of birds and for rock climbers the name Southern Matterhorn make sense with a large number of routes.
Enjoy the pics
Ig!

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Photos

Lonely Tree
Clear blue skies

Rock Bum
Interesting Rock Formations

Rock Arch
Mariaan in the Eye

Up and Down
Chain Ladder to Bushman's Paradise

Bushman's Paradise
Heaven on Earth

Bushman art Rhino
Bushman art at "Bushman's Paradise"

Campsites 1 and 2
A view towards our camp site

Campsite 11
The one we wanted

Support
Keep it up Mariaan!

Rock on Rock
What keeps it there?

Distant Views
Mark looking into the future

Selfportrait
Goodlooking guy

Friends
Clockwise, Mark, Willem, Mark and Marinda, Marinda and Henriette

Friend 2
Birdwatchers Willem and Alida.
Around the camp fire

Over My Shoulder
Sunrise over Spitzkoppe