Where to stay in Twyfelfontein Uibasen Conservancy
8 hand-picked glamping camps and lodges in and around the park.
Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
Camp Kipwe
Doro Nawas Camp
Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp
Mowani Mountain Camp
Damaraland Camp
Tsubes Petrified Forest Camp
Madisa Camp
Twyfelfontein Uibasen Conservancy guide
Overview
The Twyfelfontein Uibasen Conservancy lies in the Kunene Region of north-western Namibia, in the area better known as Damaraland. It’s a communal conservancy: the local community manages the land and its wildlife and earns income from tourism.
The conservancy is best known for Twyfelfontein, or /Ui-//aes, Namibia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its red sandstone rocks hold one of Africa’s largest collections of rock engravings, made by hunter-gatherers over thousands of years, and guided walks take visitors to the best panels.
Nearby are other geological sights, including the Organ Pipes, a cluster of dolerite columns, and Burnt Mountain. The dry Aba-Huab River runs through the area, and lodges and camps here make a good base for exploring Damaraland.
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Desert-adapted wildlife
Desert-adapted elephants follow the dry riverbeds, and you may also see giraffe, gemsbok, springbok, kudu and Hartmann’s mountain zebra.
Smaller life
Look out for rock hyrax, klipspringer and many lizards on the rocks, and for birds such as Rüppell’s korhaan and Benguela long-billed lark.
Best Time to Visit
Short answer: April to October, when days are warm and dry and nights are cool.
| Months | Season | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Apr – Aug | Cool, dry season | Comfortable for walks among the engravings. |
| Sep – Oct | Hot, dry season | Very hot middays. Elephants stay close to water. |
| Nov – Mar | Hot, rainy season | Occasional storms can make the riverbeds hard to cross. |
Visit the engravings early in the morning, before the rocks get too hot.
Getting There
By air
| Airport | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hosea Kutako International (WDH), Windhoek | All international arrivals | About 5 to 6 hours by road. |
| Doro Nawas airstrip | Charter flights | Used by fly-in safaris. |
By road
From Windhoek, drive north via Omaruru or Outjo to Khorixas, then west on the C39 and D3254 to Twyfelfontein. Roads are gravel, and a high-clearance vehicle is recommended.
Entrance & Fees
There is no conservancy gate fee. The Twyfelfontein rock art site is run by the National Heritage Council of Namibia and charges an entrance fee that includes a guided walk.
Check the current fee at the visitor centre or with your lodge.
Fees last checked October 2026 against the UNESCO World Heritage listing for Twyfelfontein.