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the heart of Damaraland. This region is
typified by displays of colour, magnificent
table-topped mountains and rock
formations. Our guides informed us that
this present day landscape has been formed
by the erosion of wind, water and other
geological forces which formed the rolling
hills, dunes, gravel plains, and ancient
river terraces. So much variety in so much
isolation – it gave me a new understanding
of the word wilderness.

Baobab is also known as the ‘The Tree of Life’. Its leaves
and fruits are used for food and medicinal purpose in Afri-
ca. It is also referred to as ‘the upside-down tree because
it looks as though it has been planted with its roots stick-
ing up. They grow to an enormous size and are known to
live up to 3000 years.

On the way, we visit Twyfelfontein, a
UNESCO Heritage site, which is famous
for its mysterious rock engravings. These
rock engravings (Petroglyphs) date back
thousands of years. These are exceptional
A Himba Family Home Bushmen engravings.

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