Brandberg

The Brandberg, Namibia's highest mountain, is located northwest of the small town of Uis and stands out as an imposing feature amid the generally flat gravel plains of the middle Namibia Desert. The name Brandberg comes from the blazing colors that the setting sun paints on the mountain range, almost as if it were on fire. The mountain range has a mean elevation of 2500 meters and surmounts its surroundings by 2000 meters. Königstein, its highest peak (and the country’s highest point), reaches a height of more than 2573 meters.

Brandberg is well-known for its prehistoric rock art, which includes sculptures and paintings. One of them, dubbed the White Lady, is particularly well-known. The region is also noted for its diverse biodiversity and endemic species. Large tin reserves have been discovered in the nearby town of Uis, which is around 30 kilometers away and has various overnight facilities.

• Elevation: 2,573 m
• Location: Erongo, ‎Namibia