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Aba-Huab

Nothing fancy, but a great location right next to the Aba-Huab River, so you might see the desert elephants that pass by from time to time. (If you do see them, keep your distance – remember that elephants are dangerous.) It’s also close to the Twyfelfont­ein rock engravings, and other attraction­s like Burnt Mountain and the Organ Pipes. Camping R120 per adult; R85 for children aged 6 – 12; plus R20 entry fee per vehicle (once-off). Double room R280 p.p. sharing. Safari tent R260 p.p. sharing. Meals available. A wheelbarro­w of wood costs R50. GPS: S20.54900 E14.39851 Contact: 00 264 81 129 0410 (Elias); aba-huab@iway.na

Mowani Mountain Camp

This camp is about 16 km from the Twyfelfont­ein rock art site. There are seven private stands. Each stand has a bathroom, braai, shade netting and a sink. Camping R210 per adult; R100 per child under 12. Lodge rooms from R2 540 p.p. (DB&B). SADC rate valid during low season only. GPS: S20.50992 E14.42978 Contact: 00 264 61 232 009; mowani@visionsofa­frica.com.na; mowani.com

Camp Kipwe

Directly south of Mowani (above), closer to the Aba-Huab River. A stylish, luxurious place: from R2 050 p.p. sharing during low season (dinner and breakfast included). GPS: S20.53827 E14.42982 Contact 00 264 61 232 009;

kipwe.com

Twyfelfont­ein Country Lodge

This lodge has one of the best locations in the country, close to the Twyfelfont­ein rock engravings. Rooms from R1 252 p.p. sharing (breakfast included). GPS: S20.57086 E14.36955 Contact: 00 264 61 374 750;

reservatio­ns@ncl.com.na

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