Twyfelfontein Conservancy
Between the Ugab and the Huab Rivers
in southern Damaraland lies a vast and unspoilt wilderness area,
boasting magnificent desert scenery, unusual geological formations,
archaeological sites and a unique variety of desert fauna &
flora. This is also the southernmost roaming-ground of the rare
black rhino and the desert elephant. Here you will find the Twyfelfontein
Conservancy. The Twyfelfontein area, being a very vulnerable and
delicate ecosystem, is renowned for some of the best examples of
Bushman paintings and rock engravings in southern Africa. Interesting
rock formations and the remainder of prehistoric volcanic action
can be seen among the most prominent geographic features including
the Organ Pipes, Burnt Mountain, Doros Crater and the Petrified
Forest. The fauna and flora of Damaraland is typical of the Pro-Namib
region and plant species include the magnificent Welwitschia, Moringa
and a variety of the Commiphora species. The Desert adapted Elephant,
Rhinoceros, Giraffe, Springbok, and Ostrich include some of the
wildlife which can be found living in total harmony with the community.
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