Most photographed Namibian mountains.

[{"selector":"#anim-2a1fe238-2c91-4709-807f-4e1077e1e4a4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(28.90624987200394%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] At 1728 m above sea level, this inselberg towers over its surroundings by 700 m.

[{"selector":"#anim-28c45672-fef2-42e2-acad-8fb7b3be4efa [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(18.672456852498698%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The Spitzkoppe lies 120 km north-east of Swakopmund, 30 kilometres off the Usakos-Swakopmund highway.

[{"selector":"#anim-202efc0f-f3cc-4b94-b23b-9d739710a66f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-24.903350059780358%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}] The Spitzkoppe is a hiker's heaven. Professionals can climb the mountain, but beginners can practise here.

[{"selector":"#anim-001883ff-2b82-4030-8af5-e221236cff45 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.499999772451451%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Spitzkoppe and Pontok Mountains have hundreds of rock paintings.

[{"selector":"#anim-0d90d33a-481e-4f64-9412-eadacdd64ea1 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Bushmen's Paradise is the most notable discovery. Vandalism has ruined countless paintings.

[{"selector":"#anim-3791d0b1-a503-4747-b367-6b601b13525f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(9.568069702407515%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Rhino paintings suggest the creatures roamed the area long ago.

[{"selector":"#anim-a3710d8f-a10a-44f1-94a3-cb008525dbd1 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(13.80865724903849%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}] The Rock Arch has appeared in several movies and calendars. Learn more