20 reasons to visit Damaraland

Damaraland is one of Namibia’s most scenic areas, blessed with breathtaking desert vistas, towering mountains in Namibia and starry night skies.

Many travellers venture on a Damaraland safari in search of its legendary desert-adapted elephants and rhinos, but the area is also a treasure trove of prehistoric rock paintings and engravings.

If you’re planning a Namibia 4×4 safari, here are 20 reasons why Damaraland should be on your travel to-do list.

SIMBA #namibie#damaraland#afrique#simba#roilion#savane#brownsberg

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Feb 23, 2017 at 11:37am PST

L’éléphant des montagnes #afrique#namibie#elephant#montagne#pierre#poussiere#damaraland

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Feb 23, 2017 at 9:43am PST

African sunset #damaraland#namibie#afrique#sunset#savane#caillou#granit

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Feb 22, 2017 at 11:47am PST

#beautifulsunset #damaraland #viewfromhouse

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Feb 22, 2017 at 1:19am PST

Sunset over Damaraland in Namibia is enjoyed best with a cocktail in hand at Mowani Mountain Camp! | @naturalworldsafaris #MowaniMountainCamp #Damaraland #Namibia #desert #travelphotography #travelmemories #travelblogger #travelphoto #travelgram #instatravel #instapassport #mytravels #mytinyatlas #explore #sunset #sundowner

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Feb 21, 2017 at 10:26am PST

Damaraland, home of the desert elephants. Maybe my favourite part in Namibia. Ok, unfortunately we didn’t see elephants but the area around #brandberg is amazing. #damaraland #mountains #desertelephants #landscapephotographer #ig_landscape #landscape_lovers #natgeo #roamtheplanet #discoverearth

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Feb 16, 2017 at 6:48am PST

Namibia, Twyvelfontein, rock engravings #namibia #africa #afrika #damaraland #rockengraving #art #kunst #kultur #culture #felsenmalerei #unesco #history #painting #wallart #sandstone #animals #sandstein

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Feb 15, 2017 at 6:48am PST

Natural rock pool used by the Bushmen in Damaraland #namibia

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Feb 12, 2017 at 8:37am PST

#rhino #horn #dehorned #namibia #damaraland #rhinoceros #desert #desertrhino #wildlife #wildlifephotography

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Feb 11, 2017 at 12:29pm PST

#tbt to last July when I was travelling around Namibia. I took this picture in a region called Damaraland, shortly before sunrise. The fog just began to roll back and sticked in the riverbed. #memories #travel #travelgram #photooftheday #throwback #morning #cold #colours #light #landscape #landscapephotography #telelens #purple #fog #nikkor @nikonswitzerland #nikonswitzerland #namibia #damaraland #savannah #camping #adventure

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Feb 9, 2017 at 3:33am PST

The Eagles Nest #vingerkliplodge #eaglesnest #damaraland #namibia #namibianadventure #newcountry #homeymoon #celebrate #sunset #paullwedding9716 #iphonese

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Feb 7, 2017 at 11:10am PST

Affectionately recognised as one of #Namibia’s most picturesque regions, Damaraland is home to an abundance of spectacular wildlife including this desert-adapted elephant and her calf. And, did you know – Namibia and Mali are the only two places in the world do find this unique species? Image ©-RTH-Sigurdsson #Damaraland #NorthwestNamibia #Travel #instratravel #travelgram #inspiration #travelinspo #ig_Namibia #desertelephant #babyelephant #southernafrica

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Jan 30, 2017 at 7:35am PST

Damara #africa #namibia #people #damaraland #etnicos #planetearth

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Jan 24, 2017 at 7:46pm PST

At the bush dinner .. @desert rhino camp @a2asafaris @wildernessinternational #namibia @namibia_endlesshorizons #damaraland @astro_photography_ @astrophotographyco #nightsky #zimanga #traceydjennings #nikonnofilter #natgeo #Nikon #nikontop @iamnikonsa # #africa #safari @igs_africa @africanamazing @sanparks @african_portraits #southafrica @africa_nature #bbcearth #earthcapture #thisiskzn @nightphotography @nights.of.wonder @travelpedic

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Jan 17, 2017 at 9:12am PST

Contemplating the sunset. @wearewilderness

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Dec 10, 2016 at 8:23am PST

The elephants were being shy during our stay, although they had left their calling cards on the track to the lodge. We were rewarded with this view instead! #whiteladylodge #brandberg #damaraland #visitnamibia #visit_namibia #jenmansafaris

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Dec 10, 2016 at 12:16am PST

Sunset in Namibia #namibia #damaraland #etosha #sunset #africansunset #savana #bush #orizzonte #sun #tree #africa #wildafrica #instasunset #viaggio #viaggiodinozze #honeymoon #wild #landscape #panorama #bellezza #tour #namibiatour #visitnamibia #tourism #top #viaggi #worldexplorer #viaggiedintorni #amazing #beautiful

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Nov 30, 2016 at 12:59pm PST

One of our camps during the #challenge4acause. Sleeping in the tent in the middle of freaking nowhere! How cool is that! #Namibia #desert #damaraland

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Nov 29, 2016 at 10:37pm PST

Dirt road heading off through the desert to Brandberg Mountain. #mstone4 #namibia #africa #africabound2016 #landscapephotography #canon #canonbringit #brandbergmountain #damaraland

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Nov 28, 2016 at 10:31am PST

vingerklip namibia ? i love the view ? | #namibia #vingerklip #africa #afrika #panorama #travelgram #nature #naturelovers #natur #desert #safari #wanderlust #reisen #view #visitnamibia #potd #explore #aussicht #berg #mountains #damaraland #lovenamibia #memories #mothernature #photooftheday #wildlife #savannah

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Nov 28, 2016 at 9:05am PST

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