TWYFELFONTEIN LODGE

North on D3214, Khorixas, Namibia
  • Bar
  • Shop
  • Swimming Pool

Description

Location:

The Twyfelfontein area, being a very vulnerable and delicate ecosystem, is renowned for some of the best examples of Bushman paintings and rock engravings in southern Africa. 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, and Ostrich include some of the wildlife which can be found living in total harmony with the community.

Facilities available:

A curio shop, open dining room, bar and swimming pool.

Accommodation available:

The Lodge is situated in the heart of the Twyfelfontein Uibasen Conservancy and boast 56 en-suite double rooms, reception and lounge. 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 colors toning in with the surrounding rock formations.

Activities

Day excursions include hot air balloon trips, flights over the area by light aircraft, nature walks, horse riding, guided safaris into the surrounding wilderness areas. Visit the 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, Doros Crater and the Petrified Forest