Twyfelfontein Country Lodge: Accommodation Near the Rock Art

Twyfelfontein Country Lodge sits close to the World Heritage Site of Twyfelfontein in Damaraland, built from natural stone and paint colours that blend into the surrounding rock formations. It’s a comfortable base for exploring some of the region’s most striking geological features, from the Organ Pipes to the Doros Crater.

What Makes Twyfelfontein Country Lodge Different

The lodge runs a guided tour to the “Seven Plates” at Twyfelfontein. The plates are named for the rock surfaces that hold the area’s engravings. The tour takes in the well-known Adam & Eve engravings and San Bushmen paintings. Guides familiar with the site’s archaeology lead the way. Evenings bring buffet dinners in an elevated dining area overlooking Damaraland, followed by performances of local song. Stargazers can book an evening session with the lodge’s telescope. Scenic flights are also available for guests wanting an aerial view of the region’s rock formations.

The Rooms at Twyfelfontein Country Lodge

Accommodation comprises Twin, Double, Triple and Interleading rooms, plus one VIP Suite. All are decorated with natural stone and paint tones to match the surrounding landscape. Rooms are en-suite with a shower, wooden furniture, a fan and a tea/coffee station. Interleading rooms are useful for families. Roughly half the rooms look out over the open plains, and half face the red sandstone mountains. The VIP Suite adds two bathrooms (one with a bath), a private pool and bar, a spacious bedroom and a kitchen.

Location & Getting There

Twyfelfontein Country Lodge is close to the Twyfelfontein World Heritage Site. The Organ Pipes, Burnt Mountain, Doros Crater and Petrified Forest are all within reach. The lodge can prepare lunch packs on request. This suits self-drive guests spending the day at the rock art site.

• Swakopmund: 334km (about 4 hours drive).
• Etosha National Park – Andersson Gate: 323 km (about 4 hours drive).
• Etosha National Park – Galton Gate: 272km (about 3h 30min).
• Khorixas: 96.1km (1h 30min).

Nearby Attractions

• Guests are close to the rock engravings at Twyfelfontein (4.1km), the Petrified Forest, the Organ Pipes, Burnt Mountain and the Doros Crater.
• Visit the nearby Damara Living Museum.
• For more points of interest in the wider Damaraland region, see our complete guide.
• Comparing other places to stay in the area? See our guide to Damaraland accommodation.

Activities & Experiences

• On offer are a Dry River Drive, a game drive through terrain shared by desert-adapted elephant, giraffe, springbok, zebra, oryx and ostrich. Also see Welwitschias and the fairy circles.
• A guided rock engraving tour to the Seven Plates at Twyfelfontein.
• Guided hiking trails available in the morings and afternoons.
• Scenic flights are available in cooperation with Desert Air, departing from the nearby Twyfelfontein airstrip on three routes ranging from 40 to 90 minutes.
• Guided cycling trips take in the surrounding Damaraland landscape, with views of red rock formations and occasional sightings of desert-adapted wildlife.
• Guests can join an evening telescope stargazing session with a guide, taking in the clear southern night sky. Damaraland’s dry air and minimal light pollution make for excellent viewing conditions.