Information about one of the most famous
mountains in Namibia. See
Spitzkoppe Rest Camp
for accommodation and camping
options.
Горы Шпицкоппе
и Понток составляют гранитную горную формацию, состоящую из нескольких пиков,
расположенная между городами Юсакос и Свакопмунд, в пустыне Намиб,
центральная Намибия (регион Эронго). Возраст скал составляет более 120 миллионов
лет. Самый высокий пик достигает высоты 1784 м над уровнем моря и почти на 700 м
выше окружающего плато.
Spitzkoppe, one of the most often
photographed sites in Namibia and country's well-known landmark, is located off the main
B2 road Usakos - Swakopmund.
Together with the Brandberg or the nearby Erongo
Mountains, Spitzkoppe is the most famous (although not one of the highest) mountains in
the country.
For the Namibians it is hard to appreciate nature's beauty because it is something
that people see everyday and it has become part of their everyday life. However, when
people from other countries come to explore the country they truly get amused by its
natural beauty.
The age of the mountain is more than 700 million years. In 1946 the Spitzkoppe was
first climbed from its western face. Ever since then the mountain remained popular for
Namibian and foreign climbers. The Spitzkoppe rises about 1784 meters (5857 feet) above
the flat surrounding plain.
YouTube aerial and ground
video of Spitzkoppe Village:
There are large variety of plants in the area, such as the
Myrothamnus flabellifolius, Boscia foetida and the Kleinia longiflora. Almost the only
tree specie to be seen is the Acacia reficiens. Bird life is represented by several
species one of these is the Herero Chat which is one of most beautiful birds in the area.
The Spitzkoppe has one of the most beautiful sunsets and sunrises in Namibia. The sun
changes its colour from a light orange to a dark yellowish. Just before dark one can
experience peace and quietness whilst viewing magnificent open land.
YouTube aerial and ground
video of Spitzkoppe Camp:
