Burnt Mountain
Verbrandeberg
A mountain of shale scorched by volcanic activity, with black, purple and red layers that look as if they have just been burned in the wilderness.
Right next to the Organ Pipes, this shale was metamorphosed about 130 million years ago when magma intruded, giving it a dark, burnt-earth appearance. The colors look flat under harsh midday light but show more layers in the slanting evening sun. Viewing from the roadside is enough. Admission is free, and it takes about 15 to 20 minutes. The surrounding area is a conservation area, so please do not pick up any rocks.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Organ Pipes
- Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings
- Damara Living Museum
- Huab & Aba-Huab River Desert Elephants
- Doros Crater
- Petrified Forest
- Brandberg Mountain
- Brandberg White Lady