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Brandberg

Daúres / Brandberg (Königstein)

Information

Elevation: 2.573 m
Country: Namibia (NA)
Location / Range: Brandberg Massif, Damaraland (Erongo)
Mountain type: Granite inselberg (Königstein peak), non-volcanic
Volcanic?: No (non-volcanic)
Coordinates: -21.1495, 14.5775
Difficulty: Strenuous (2–3 day rock scramble, extreme heat, remote)
Best Season: Southern Hemisphere winter (May–August, especially Jun–Aug)
Permits & Rules: A permit and local guide are mandatory (via the National Heritage Council / Brandberg Rest Camp in Uis)
Hazards: Extreme heat (30°C+), no reliable water source in the dry season (carry ~9 L/person/day + a filter), remoteness and no signal, and boulder terrain

Description

Brandberg (Königstein summit, ~2,573 m) is the highest mountain in Namibia, a granite massif (inselberg) in Damaraland, Erongo Region. Reaching Königstein is a strenuous 2–3 day boulder scramble over dry creek beds, boulder fields and granite slabs with ~600 m of gain near the top. The setting is extremely hot and remote with no reliable water in the dry season and no phone signal, so a permit and local guide are mandatory. Several ancient rock-art sites line the route. Besides the summit route, a short guided walk up the Tsisab Ravine reaches the famous ~2,000-year-old “White Lady” painting in the Maack Shelter.

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Routes

Königstein 5 hari keluar via Amis Canyon

Berat, ekspedisi belantara

~5 hari

A longer traverse that summits Königstein and descends via Amis Canyon instead of returning the same way; feasibility depends on seasonal water and requires a guide, full self-supported logistics and water filtering.

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Puncak Königstein (Tsisab/Gaaseb Gorge)

Berat (scramble menantang)

2–3 hari

Namibia’s highest point at 2,573 m, reached by hours of boulder-hopping over dry creek beds, boulder fields and granite slabs (~600 m gain near the top). Extremely hot and remote with no reliable water in the dry season (carry ~9 L per person per day), no signal, and a mandatory permit plus local guide. Passes several ancient rock-art sites.

Source

White Lady / Tsisab Ravine (jalan kaki harian)

Mudah–sedang

~3 jam PP

A short mandatory-guided walk up the Tsisab Ravine to the ~2,000-year-old White Lady rock painting in the Maack Shelter. A fairly flat sandy track with minor bouldering; it can be hot, so bring water. A guide fee applies.

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Climbing Experiences

Brandberg offers two experiences: a strenuous 2–3 day scramble to the Königstein summit (Namibia’s highest point) and a short guided walk to the “White Lady” rock art. Below are real, verified sources.

References

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