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southern bank of the riverbed, which bears paintings of a snake, a giraffe and an antelope.
It lies about 30 minutes' walk up the ravine. After another half-hour you'll reach an oasis-
like freshwater spring and several more paintings in the immediate surroundings.
Sleeping
There are unofficial campsites near the mouths of both the Numas and Tsisab Ravines, but
neither has water or facilities.
Brandberg White Lady Lodge $$
( 684004;
www.brandbergwllodge.com
;
campsite per person N$80, tw luxury tent
N$545, s/tw with halfboard N$775/1330)
The Brandberg White Lady has something for
just about every kind of traveller. Campers can pitch a tent along the riverine valley, all
the while taking advantage of the lodge's upmarket facilities, while lovers of their creature
comforts can choose from rustic bungalows and chalets that are highlighted by their stone
interiors and wraparound patios. The lodge does wildlife drives (N$200) where oryx,
springboks, zebras and mountain cheetahs can be seen, along with desert elephants (from
August to December).
LODGE
Ugab Wilderness Camp $
(campsite per person N$70)
Facilities are basic here, though the camp is well run and a
good base for organising guided Brandberg hikes or climbs. The turn-off is signposted
from the D2359 and the camp is 10km from here.
CAMPSITE
Getting There & Away
To reach Tsisab Ravine from Uis, head 15km north and turn west on the D2359, which
leads 26km to the Tsisab car park. To reach Numas Ravine, head 14km south of Uis and
follow the D2342 for 55km, where you'll see a rough track turning eastwards. After about
10km, you'll reach a fork; the 4WD track on the right leads to the Numas Ravine car park.
MESSUM CRATER
One of Damaraland's most remote natural attractions is the highly mysterious-looking
Messum Crater, which comprises two concentric circles of hills created by a collapsed
volcano in the Goboboseb Mountains. The crater measures more than 20km in diameter,
creating a vast lost world that you're likely to have all to yourself.
Camping is prohibited inside the crater.
