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🌎  Namibia 🇳🇦

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📍  Spitzkoppe

✈️  Swakopmund Municipal Aerodrome (SWP)

🚗  155.2 KM

⏱️  2 hours, 4 minutes

Spitzkoppe, a striking group of granite inselbergs in Namibia, is highly accessible by 2WD vehicles on gravel roads, though a 4WD is beneficial for deeper exploration or after rains. While solo self-drive visits for camping and general sightseeing are common, guided tours are strongly advised for exploring specific sites like "Bushman Paradise" rock art, rock climbing, or gaining local cultural insights. The best time to visit is during the cooler, dry months from May to October, as summer temperatures can be extreme and rains may impede road access. Costs include entrance fees (approx. NAD 100-150 per person, plus vehicle) and optional camping fees (NAD 200-300 per site) or guided tour expenses. A typical visit duration ranges from a full day trip to an overnight stay for experiencing the renowned stargazing and dramatic sunrises/sunsets, which is highly recommended. Visitors should bring ample water, sun protection, and prepare for remote, dusty conditions with limited mobile reception in this community-run conservancy.