Uibasen Twyfelfontein Conservancy, Nature reserve and rock art site in Kunene Region, Namibia.
Uibasen Twyfelfontein Conservancy is a nature reserve and rock art site in northwest Namibia's Kunene Region. It features rolling hills, sparse savannah, open plains, and wooded river valleys scattered with granite rock formations.
The area was inhabited by hunter-gatherers and Khoi-San people who created rock engravings spanning thousands of years of cultural expression. The site gained UNESCO World Heritage status in 2007, recognizing its archaeological value.
The name Uibasen means 'live for yourself' in Khoekhoegowab language, while Twyfelfontein refers to the uncertain water source named by a 1946 settler.
The conservancy offers accommodation in eight tented chalets with private facilities and provides guided tours to see desert elephants, take nature walks, and view rock art. Plan visits for early morning or late afternoon to avoid the intense midday heat.
The area contains 212 stone slabs across 17 sites, featuring rock engravings that document the spiritual practices of early inhabitants in the Huab valley.
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