01 The journey
Spitzkoppe rises about 700 metres straight out of flat gravel plains, and it is older than almost anything around it. The granite is warm to the touch at sunset and cold by midnight.
This is the trip for people who would rather sleep on the ground than in a lodge. We hike the formations, find the San rock paintings that have been there for thousands of years, and then sit still while one of the darkest skies on earth comes out overhead.
02 Highlights
03 Day by day
Out to the granite
Depart Windhoek and drive north-west onto the plains. Make camp in the late afternoon, then walk out to the rock paintings and the arch for sunset. Dinner at camp, then the stars.
Climb, then home
An early hike or scramble while it is cool — the routes are chosen to suit the group. Break camp mid-morning and drive back to Windhoek.
04 What is covered
Included
- Return road transfer from Windhoek
- One night camping at Spitzkoppe
- Guided hiking
- Camping equipment arranged on request
- Guiding in English, German or Afrikaans
Not included
- Flights to and from Windhoek
- Meals and drinks unless arranged in advance
- Sleeping bag and personal kit
- Travel insurance
- Climbing equipment
05 Where you sleep
Camping beneath the granite
Tents and gear can be arranged for you — you sleep on the rock, surrounded by 700-million-year-old granite.
07 Good to know
Every departure starts in Windhoek. We can collect you at Hosea Kutako International Airport, at Eros, or at your guesthouse in town — tell us which when you book.
English, German and Afrikaans. Let us know your preference and we will assign the right guide.
Send us your dates and traveller numbers and we will hold the places while you confirm. You will get a booking reference number, which is what you bring on the day.
Yes. Any journey on this site can be run privately, on your own dates, with the route adjusted to what you want to see.
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