Spitzkoppe

Our next stop was Spitzkoppe which is on the way to Etosha National Park. It is a desert area with very large rocks. When we arrived we met Joe who was a local guide and he showed us some Bushman paintings. These paintings were drawn by San people 5000 years ago. Their purpose was to warn other San tribes about animals in the area and give a direction to others about where the animals were seen. You can still see clearly the shapes of zebra, rhino, giraffe and lions in the drawings. It is amazing to know the drawings have lasted so many years.

Camping in Spitzkoppe was a very basic experience as there was no showers or toilets so we had to use any nearby bush for toilets. It added to the adventure experience. Nevertheless the benefit of staying in this location was the sunset and clear sky for star gazing which was stunning. The vibrant colours on the rocks around us were indescribable. I slept with my tent door and windows open to fall asleep looking at the magnificent stars.Read more