Bushman's Paradise
A hidden valley within the Spitzkoppe massif, where rock walls preserve animal paintings made by the San (Bushmen) thousands of years ago.
Bushman's Paradise is a small basin ringed by granite. Visitors climb a smooth, steep rock slope with the help of fixed chains to enter. Inside, rock shelters preserve reddish-brown paintings of rhinoceros, antelope and other animals made by the San some thousands of years ago, and some have weathered or been damaged. Visits must be accompanied by a community guide (about N$100-150 per person, plus the site entrance fee). The climb takes about 20-30 minutes; wear non-slip shoes and bring water. It can be combined with the Arch and the main Spitzkoppe campsite for a half-day outing.
Opening hours
Daytime; guide required
Nearby sights
- Spitzkoppe Rock Arch
- Spitzkoppe
- Moon Landscape & Welwitschia Drive
- Martin Luther Steam Locomotive
- Swakopmund
- Swakopmund Railway Station (Swakopmund Hotel)
- Kristall Galerie
- The Mole & Palm Beach