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Brandberg
Spend 2 days base in Uis, hike the White Lady rock paintings (45 min walk, N$270 permit) and the Königstein (3‑day climb, N$2 400 permit).
Brandberg is Namibia's highest mountain and a remote wilderness area. Most visitors stay in Uis and use a 4×4 to reach rock‑art sites and the Königstein. Two days cover the main short hikes and permits; longer climbs need extra nights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NAD
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jan–Mar (cold nights, limited road access)
- Airports
- Hosea Kutako (WDH) · Walvis Bay (WVB)
- Nights
- 2
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- Southern Africa ↗A rental car may leave its home country only with the rental company's cross-border letter, the registration papers and paid road taxes at each post; driving into Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique or Angola without them ends at the border.
- Southern Africa ↗Across the subregion, plan every road leg to arrive before sunset: livestock, wildlife, pedestrians and unlit trucks make night driving the main cause of serious visitor accidents.
- Namibia ↗Check visa and entry rules for your passport on official Namibian government sources before booking: since 1 April 2025 citizens of 33 countries, including the US, UK, most of the EU, Canada and Australia, need a visa on arrival or an e-visa.
- Namibia ↗Taking a rental car into Botswana, South Africa, Zambia or Zimbabwe needs written permission from the rental company and the right papers; ask when you book.
- Namibia ↗Etosha gates open at sunrise and close at sunset: you must be inside a camp or out of the park by closing time.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Brandberg112 ▾
- Medical / ambulance112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Brandberg, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Namibian dollar (NAD, N$), pegged 1:1 to the South African rand; rand is accepted in Namibia…Namibia-wide
- SIM or eSIMMTC has the widest coverage; TN Mobile is the alternative.Namibia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Windhoek and main towns (Windhoek recycles water to drinking standard).Namibia-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%.Namibia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Namibia-wide
- SafetyRemote area with wildlife and limited services – follow guide advice, keep water supplies, and have a satellite phone.
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- RestroomsClean at fuel stations, lodges and park camps; few facilities between towns.Namibia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 Medical / ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall-town shops close Saturday afternoon and Sunday; fuel stations in towns are open daily.Namibia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportWDH Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek) (Main international gateway; self-drive to Uis takes about 5–6 h via the B1 and C35…
- Getting aroundFrom Uis drive west on D2342 (4×4 recommended) to White Lady site; D2359 to eastern sites.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- WDH Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek) (Main international gateway; self-drive to Uis takes about 5–6 h via the B1 and C35 — check road conditions before setting off.) · WVB Walvis Bay Airport (Closest airport to the Brandberg area; about 3–4 h by road via Hentiesbaai and the C35 — check car hire and transfer options.)
Map of Brandberg
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Brandberg
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Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Khorixas · 95 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
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27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jun (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jan (2 rain days), driest May (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Brandberg: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
From Uis drive west on D2342 (4×4 recommended) to White Lady site; D2359 to eastern sites. Sedan can reach camp but 4×4 needed for most tracks.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Uis
goDoor to door: About 1 h from Khorixas, 2.5–3 h from Swakopmund
C35 between Hentiesbaai and Khorixas; turn west on D2342 or D2359
Gateway settlement: petrol station and a well-stocked supermarket; no other amenities in the area.
White Lady rock painting
goDoor to door: About 1.5–2 h from Uis
From Uis west on D2342, then walk about 45 min from the parking area
Permit N$270 for international visitors; a guide is compulsory; leave drinks behind.
Twyfelfontein
cautionDoor to door: About 3–4 h
D2303 from the old Brandberg West mine; 4x4 only, GPS essential
Sandy patches, the Aba Huab river crossing and steep rocky sections near the mine; no sedan.
Door to door: About 3 h
D2342 or C35 to Hentiesbaai, then the B2 coast road
Coast town for seafood and adventure; fuel and supplies before the gravel.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Brandberg White Lady Lodge
Campsite with chalets, Wi‑Fi voucher, meals; car camping N$220 pppn + N$55 car fee.
Brandberg Rest Camp
Former mine casino, rooms and pool; beer N$25. Campsite free, limited shade.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- N$300–500 excl. bed
- Mid
- N$600–900 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Campsite pitch2 × 2 nights × NAD 300 | NAD 1,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × NAD 600 | NAD 2,400 |
| White Lady permit (International)2 × NAD 270 · check | NAD 540 |
| Königstein climb permit (International)2 × NAD 2,400 · check | NAD 4,800 |
| Brandberg gorges hike permit (International)2 × NAD 700 · check | NAD 1,400 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NAD 1,551 |
| Trip total≈ NAD 2,973 per person per day, bed included | NAD 11,891 |
Car fee N$55 extra
2026 estimate in NAD; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| White Lady permit (International) | N$270 |
| Königstein climb permit (International) | N$2 400 |
| Brandberg gorges hike permit (International) | N$700 |
| Beer (tap, at lodge) | N$35–50 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Desert elephants roam the Ugab riverbed – keep ≥10 m distance.
- Guides are compulsory for White Lady and Königstein permits.
- Cell coverage only in Uis; carry satellite phone for emergencies.
Emergency numbers
- Medical / ambulance
- 112
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Brandberg. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jan–Mar (cold nights, limited road access) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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