Damaraland is renowned for its breathtaking landscape, fascinating wildlife, and rich culture. The region boasts spectacular rock formations, rugged canyons, and vast plains, allowing visitors to experience the unique beauty of the Namib Desert landscape. Damaraland is also home to impressive animal species such as desert elephants, desert lions, and black rhinos. Additionally, there are prehistoric rock engravings and fossils to discover, providing insights into the region's long history. The cultural diversity of Damaraland is evident in the traditional Himba villages, where visitors can learn more about the lifestyle and customs of this fascinating ethnic group.

Khorixas serves as the center of Damaraland, stretching between the Erongo Mountains and the Etosha Pan in the northwest of the country. The name dates back to the era of the "Homelands," and today, Damaraland falls under the administration of the Kunene Region. The area is predominantly inhabited by the Damara people, who, along with the San (Bushmen), are among the oldest inhabitants of Namibia. Their language belongs to the Khoisan dialects, related to the languages of the Nama and San peoples. Khorixas itself, apart from a gas station, some shops, a rest camp, and a lodge, does not offer major highlights. However, the mountainous and rocky region surrounding Khorixas is home to several outstanding natural attractions, such as the Basalt Columns, known as the "Organ Pipes," located a few kilometers from Twyfelfontein, and the "Petrified Forest" with its 300 million-year-old tree trunks.

 

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