Spitzkop Travel Guide

 
by MelanieBee
 
  •   Things to Do
    by MelanieBee
  • Spitzkoppe - Namibia
      Spitzkoppe - Namibia
    by kentishgirl
  • Sunset
      Sunset
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  • Looking down at camp
      Looking down at camp
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  •   Spitzkop
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Things to Do  

Bouldering and Rock climbing

Bouldering and Rock climbing, Spitzkop

 MelanieBee Says:  The Spitzkoppe campsites are run by the local community and are very reasonably priced.The campsites are situated amongst huge granite boulders and mountains and are very secluded. There is very little piped water in the reserve and only a few of the campsites have toilets... 

Landscapes

Landscapes, Spitzkop

 kentishgirl Says:  As part of Namibias arid desert area, Spitzkoppe is stunning. Sandstone abounds and is all around you, the whole mountain is made of sandstone and is so beautiful. 

Sunsets

Sunsets, Spitzkop

 kentishgirl Says:  What do I really need to say about the sunset?Just check out the piccies! It was amazing........ 

Climbing the mountain

Climbing the mountain, Spitzkop

 kentishgirl Says:  A climb up Spitzkoppe is a must do for most people. We decided to escape the crowds that were heading up the mountain for sunset and stayed firmly on the ground and watched.It was beautiful there anyway!For the people in our group who did go up, they said it was fairly easy,... 

Seeking shade in the caves!

Seeking shade in the caves!, Spitzkop

 kentishgirl Says:  The hot Namibian sun in the day was unbearable. Luckily Spitzkoppe is a huge sandstone mountain, and at the base of it there are plenty of caves where you can seek shade!We took our sleeping mats and books and chilled in the cave for the whole day. 

The Arch

The Arch, Spitzkop

 Myndo Says:  There is actually more than one Natural Bridge around in the Spitzkoppe Area, but you have to keep your eyes open to find themThe Area is also quite big - try to get a map at the entrance door.They actually forgot to give us a map, but I happened to find one at a stop ... I... 

Spitzkoppe and Erongo

Spitzkoppe and Erongo, Spitzkop

 Myndo Says:  The Granit Formations of Spitzkop and of the Erongo are very fotogen.If you do like to climb, this is a true paradise.If you like to Hike, there is also a lot to see.In this Area you can find Stone paintings if you keep your eyes open.The Great Spitzkop, a Granit-Mountain is... 

Hotels  

Spitzkop: Camping amongst the rocks!

Spitzkop: Camping amongst the rocks!, Spitzkop

 kentishgirl Says:  Spitzkoppe has it's own basic bush camp, set at the foot of Spitzkoppe the mountain and offering basic facilities. There was no shower here, just a long drop toilet.But it is certainly not the type of place you come for luxury anyway! During the day the heat was unbearable,... 

Spitzkoppe Rest Camp: Namibias most lonesome campground

Spitzkoppe Rest Camp: Namibias most lonesome campground, Spitzkop

 Myndo Says:  If you really want to get a feel for the nature and land in namibia, you should come here for a night. This Campground is the whole Spitzkoppe-Area. That means: all the beautiful oarange-red granite, the stone bridges and -paintings, the imposant spitzkoppe-"mountain"... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

To go on the toilet - what toilet?

To go on the toilet - what toilet?, Spitzkop

 Myndo Says:  As already said: no toilets here at the Spitzkoppe Rest Camp.So what to do? This is the right procedure if you have to go:Take with you:a shovel: so you can make a holea flash-light : when its night.toilet paper - no, you will not find any leaves.a lighter - to burn the... 

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 What do I really need to say about the sunset?Just check out the piccies! It was amazing........ 

 

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Spitzkoppe - way off the civilisation

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 Well, it seems you canĀ“t go more away from civilisation than here. Well, o.k., they have some rooms you can rent and the whole area is a camping place, but else .... I loved it! 

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Sandstone and Sunsets

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  A night spent in Spitzkoppe was well worth the effort of getting there. The camp felt like it was deserted, the stars were magnificent at night and the sandstone mountains and caves were a great... 

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Bush Camp in Spitzkoppe

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