Brandberg mountain glows deep red in the setting sunlight that flows across the desert floor onto the mountain making it seem like it is on fire, giving it the name Brandberg - Fire mountain.
It is a large granite massif that dominates the otherwise flat area rising to 2573 metres making it Namibia's highest peak.
Climbing Brandberg mountain is a daunting task and not within the scope of the normal tourist but the views of the mountain can be admired and the surrounding area has several other points of interest to make the trip here worthwhile these include the numerous rock paintings with the highly unusual Brandberg White Lady, a remarkable variety of rare plant species and lots of animals wandering the slightly desolate but dramatic landscape of the area.
Where is Brandberg Mountain?
Spitzkoppe is in the central eastern Erongo region of Namibia and is easy to get to from several directions, you can get to Spitzkoppe in a normal 2wd sedan vehicle although the last part of the journey is on gravel road and if you drive into the community area to either camp or explore look out for sandy patches.
Here are some distances and a map showing all the main areas of Namibia so you can see where Brandberg is and how to plan it into your trip to Namibia.
Brandberg is located:
367 km northeast from Windhoek
230 km north from Swakopmund
349 km South of Etosha's Anderson Gate
130 km south of Spitzkoppe
Where to stay when visiting Brandberg
There are several places offering accommodation around Brandberg Mountain:
Brandberg White Lady Lodge Since its opening in 2002, Brandberg White Lady Lodge has become a destination of choice for nature orientated tourists looking for an experienced guide to take them on a wildlife safari in Damaraland.
Brandberg Restcamp Uis Brandberg Rest Camp is a great place to catch your breath and to use as a base from which to explore Damaraland before travelling on to your next destination
Where is Brandberg mountain in relation to other places in Namibia
