Twyfelfontein Rocks Namibia 04 january 200727 November 2007
Twyfelfontein is located in the Damaraland region, west of Khorixas and the rocks here are home to one of Africa’s greatest concentrations of rock art. Twyfelfontein is unusual in that it has both rock paintings, and rock engravings. Most of the engravings and paintings are of animals and the spoor (footprints) they leave. Some of the engravings are believed to date back to the stone age.
Once you reach Twyfelfontein you will have to pay an entry fee and hire a local guide to take you round the rocks. It is advisable to wear good footwear (ideally boots) as there is a lot of clambering up rocky paths which could cause a twisted ankle if you slip in inadequate footwear. The guides can be very variable in their knowledge - some good some bad.
Visitors are asked not to climb on the rocks as this will damage the engravings and paintings - sadly some ignorant tourists ignore these rules and clamber on the rock art to take photos or to pose for them.
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