Spitzkoppe in Namibia

⚫︎ Spitzkoppe in Namibia ・Location: Western Namibia, northeast of the Namib Desert ・Elevation: Approximately 1,728 meters ・Name meaning: "Pointed head" in German (Spitz = pointed, Koppe = head), as Namibia was once a German colony ・Nickname: The Matterhorn of Africa ⚫︎ Access ・About 3 to 4 hours by car from the capital, Windhoek ・Nearby attractions: Erongo Mountains, Swakopmund (a coastal town) ⚫︎ Highlights ・Magnificent arch-shaped rock formations ・360-degree panoramic views from atop the rocks