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 Northwest (Kunene): Aba-Huab Campsite


The shaded bank of the seasonal Aba-Huab River near Twyfelfontein is just the place for anybody who loves camping. Take a look at the famous rock engravings,get to know the culture of the Dama people and perhaps even spot a desert Elephant...

Attractions
A mere 15-minute-drive from Twyfelfontein, one of Namibia's most important national heritage sites, Aba-Huab Campsite is the ideal base from which to explore this worldfamous area of ancient rock engravings.

The campsite also offers a number of activities other than viewing rockart. Enjoy walks in the Aba-Huab riverbed and on the fringe of the Namib for some game watching - you might even see desert Elephant stroll past...

Sights in the vicinity
  • Twyfelfontein Rock Art (15min)
  • Burnt Mountain and Organ Pipes (20 min)
  • Petrified Forest (45-60min)
  • Dâureb Mountain Guides at Brandberg
    (1 hour 45 min)
The restaurant and bar are fully licensed. Traditional dishes of the Dama people will be prepared for you on request. TheAba-Huab management will also be happy to arrange performances of traditional singing and dancing for the culturally-minded.

The total capacity of Aba-Huab Campsite is up to 120 guests. Various campsites equipped with fire places, tables, benches and running water are scattered along the seasonal Aba-Huab River. There are four ablution blocks with hot showers and flush-toilets. Two of the blocks are built in a style which blends into nature.

Thatched 'A-frame' shelters are also available for accommodation, as well as rooms and tents which need to be booked in advance.

Prices
Camping - N$50.00 per adult per night, N$35.00 per child per night
Tent - N$70.00 per person per night
Tent with bedding - N$100.00 per night single
Tent with bedding - N$80.00 per night sharing, N$60.00 per child (6-12years)
Room including bedding - N$300.00 per night single
Room including bedding - N$250.00 per night sharing
Breakfast - N$40.00 per person
Lunch - N$45.00 pp
Dinner - N$65.00 pp

Vehicle Fees:
Trucks and busses - N$20.00
Sedans - N$10.00

Location
On the D3214 gravel road, 6km from Twyfelfontein

How to get there
From the north: Turn from the C39 main road onto the D3254. After about 15km look out for a rock with 'Aba-Huab' written on it and follow the sign by turning right. After another 6km you will cross the dry river bed of the Aba-Huab and find the campsite on your right.
From the south: Travelling on the C35 main road from Uis towards Khorixas for 72km, the D2612 forks off to the left. Follow this road for a further 65km, then turn left onto the D3254. After another 6km you will cross the dry riverbed of the Aba-Huab and find the campsite on your right.
All the above roads are suited for ordinary vehicles. Caution may be required during the rainy season, as the river comes down in flood on rare occasions.

Member of
Namibia Community Based
Tourism Association

Contact
Aba-Huab Campsite
Tel+264 (0)67331104/697981(Elias)
or

Contact
Nacobta Booking Office
P.O. Box 86099
Windhoek
Namibia
Tel +264 (0)61 255977
Fax +264 (0)61 222647
E-mail office.nacobta@iway.na


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