Uibasen Twyfelfontein Conservancy, Nature reserve and rock art site in Kunene Region, Namibia.
The conservancy spans 286 square kilometers of hills, sparse savannah, plains, and wooded river valleys with granite formations in northwest Namibia.
The ancient rock engravings at Twyfelfontein, made by hunter-gatherers and Khoi-San people, date back over 6,000 years and became a UNESCO site in 2007.
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 maintains eight tented chalets with en-suite facilities, offering guided tours to view desert elephants, nature walks, and petroglyphs from 8:00 to 17:00.
The area contains 212 stone slabs across 17 sites, featuring rock engravings that document the spiritual practices of early inhabitants in the Huab valley.
Location: Kunene Region
Address: C95C+RR6, D3214, Namibia D3214 D3214
Opening Hours: Lundi-Dimanche 08:00-17:00
Phone: +26461244375
Website: https://nacso.org.na/conservancies/uibasen-twyfelfontein
GPS coordinates: -20.55097,14.40314
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:13
Namibia's main natural and historical sites include Etosha National Park, the red dunes of Sossusvlei, Fish River Canyon, shipwrecks of Skeleton Coast, Twyfelfontein engravings, and the colonial town of Swakopmund. The Namib Desert, nature reserves, and national parks host wildlife and flora adapted to arid conditions. Cultural sites include the abandoned diamond mining town of Kolmanskop and traditional Himba territories.
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