Spitzkoppe
Spitzkoppe, also called the African Matterhorn, is located in the Spitzkoppe National Reserve between Usakos and Suakopmund. This 100 million year old ancient granite rock is among the most frequently photographed sights in Namibia, and is especially beautiful at sunrise and sunset, when the brown and gray granite takes on shades of saffron and ochre.
General Information
When climbing to an impressive height of 1829 meters, tourists sometimes see that the granite massif is literally covered with experienced climbers from different countries. Despite the fact that it is not the highest peak in the country, it is among the most famous. It was first conquered in 1946, and still, despite its deceptive appearance, challenges climbers and mountaineers.
.Mount Spitzkoppe, or Spitzkop, was formed when part of a giant volcano collapsed, resulting in many interesting and bizarre rock formations. If you look closely, you can see drawings of Bushmen, and they are especially numerous in the part of the mountain called “Bushmen’s Paradise”. Not far from Spitzkoppe there is a smaller mountain – “Small Spitzkoppe”, which reaches a height of 1584 meters. Zebras, antelopes, kannas, gazelles, gazelle jumpers, chamois, and sometimes camels roam the territory of the reserve. The area is also home to poisonous trees that secrete extremely toxic milky sap, which the Bushmen use to lubricate their arrows.
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