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The Nama word Tsoakhaub, meaning "an excrement opening", referred to the waters of the Swakop River when it flooded, carrying mud, sand, pieces of vegetation and animal corpses into the Atlantic Ocean, and was the first known name given to the area of what is today Swakopmund.
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The Nama name was changed to "Swachaub" with the arrival of German settlers and with the official proclamation of Swakopmund as an independent district of German South West Africa in 1896.
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This name transformed into the present way of writing Swakopmund, a German word meaning an estuary of the Swakop River.
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North of the Huab River the government has set aside land specifically for tourism as a measure to limit development and keep the area in its natural state.
These open lands are commonly known as concession areas and are sparsely developed with only few locals and their livestock roaming the lands.
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The area is diverse, from rolling mountains to bush covered hills and the flat savannas, each home to a variety of Namibia's vegetation, including mopane forests.
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It is common to catch sight of herds of Hartmann's mountain zebra, orix, springbok and giraffe marauding through the hills.
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Steenbok, kudu, baboon and black rhino are also known to inhabit the area, but are less likely to be seen.
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And with such game comes predators, including leopards, cheetahs and lions,
In the far reaches of Damaraland , on the edge of Kaokoland, black-faced impala, the Damara dik-dik and the desert elephant can be seen.
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Our friends who dominate the sky are also abundant in the area, as well as ten endemic bird species including Ruppells Korhaan and the Monteiro hornbill.
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Most travelers are only passing through the area, few seek places to stay.
No matter what the case, the area is hypnotic.
However, the driving can be slow, difficult and cumbersome.
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Before heading out on this strenuous journey be sure to replenish all of you much needed supplies, including water !
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The Brandberg massif nests south of the Ugab River, about 40 km northwest of the small dust town of Uis.
When leaving Uis, turn right on the C35 road and after 30 km, turn left on the D2359 road leading to the White Lady.
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Brandberg is appropriately named after the glowing ruby red color it takes at sunset.
It is believed that the area was once a volcano set in a vast plateau of volcanic rock some 120 million years ago.
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After years of chemical and weather erosion, the surrounding lava stone vanished back into the heart, exposing the massive dome of granite that once was the magma chamber.
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The exposed chamber, which is now known as Brandberg, has been shelter and home for the San for thousands of years and holds great significance to this day.
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Brandberg is the site of Konigstein, the tallest mountain in Namibia, towering at 2.474 m.
It is also an internationally renowned site for ancient rock paintings, including the famous White Lady Rock Paintings, seen from Maack's Shelter.
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The shelter is named after the surveyor, Maack's, who discovered the White Lady along with other paintings in 1917.
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ROCK CLIMBING : Brandberg is a rock climbing mecca.
You must, however, have your own equipment.
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Accomodation: Brandberg White Lady Lodge
This is the nearest accomodation for Brandberg.
Camping sites are available, with access to water/toilets/shower, as well as tents for rent (if you don't have your own).
The sight is beautiful with a restaurant and nearby hiking trails to satisfy the urge of all explorers.
www.brandbergwllodge.com
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