Visit the ancient rock engravings in Twyfelfontein

A UNESCO world heritage site

Information about Twyfelfontein UNESCO site

Twyfelfontein, which means as much as „doubtful fountain“ or „Fountain of Doubt“ is the name of a valley in the Damara highland. This valley was inhabited by the Damara, who call the valley Uri-Ais (jumping fountain) in their language. Twyfelfontein is famous because of its many rock paintings and rock engravings (Petroglyphs) of the San (Bushmen) of which 2500 were counted. Specifications about the age of the engravings fluctuate and a period of 1000 – 10000 years is stated. The valley was declared a national monument in 1952 to stop the common stealing of rock engravings. The paintings/ engravings can only be visited with a local guide. UNESCO declared Twyfelfontein as World Heritage Site in 2007.

Pictures of Twyfelfontein UNESCO site

Possible Activities in Twyfelfontein UNESCO site

Guided land tour

Highlights close to Twyfelfontein UNESCO site

Damaraland Living Museum

The Damaraland Living Museum is a community owned project which gives you a unique insight in the traditional ways of living of the Damara tribe, as well as the modern ways of how life is nowadays. The possibility to experience the traditional Damara culture in this form exists nowhere else in Namibia. In the village you will experience the daily routine, including the traditional blacksmith, tanning of leather, jewellery and crafts, dancing, singing, traditional games, fire making and much more. After this, we take a short drive to the village to see how life is nowadays, and meet with members of the community.

Animals in Twyfelfontein UNESCO site

Please be aware that wildlife sightings are never guaranteed and depend on seasons, weather, and other factors.

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