Mountain Climbing Adventures Africa | Firecloud Adventure Travel Africa

Country:	Namibia
Nearest town:	Swakopmund
Type of trek:	Rock climbing
Duration:	7 nights / 8 days
Difficulty*:	moderate to difficult
Technicality:	Climbing ability required
Accomm:	Bungalows or camping
Best time:	May to September
Min group size:	4 people

*Difficulty: Easy No previous experience needed. Routes are short and guides provide training and assistance. Moderate Some climbing experience required. Routes vary in distance but are not too technical. Moderate to demanding A good level of climbing experience is required. Routes vary in distance and can provide a challenge. Demanding A high level of climbing experience is required. Routes are varying distances but can be technically very challenging. Extreme Only for the seasoned experts. Routes are long and challenging and conditions often unpredictable.

Deshun Deysel African Adventure Mountaineer

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Spitzkoppe

Introduction

Located between Swakopmund and Osakos in Namibia, the uniquely contoured Spitzkoppe offer some challenging and thoroughly enjoyable rock climbing. The granite massif which is part of the Erongo mountain range is thought to have been formed over a hundred million years ago when an extinct volcano collapsed exposing the volcanic rock beneath. Erosion has since carved some interesting shapes from the rock creating a unique desert landscape and a great climbing playground!

Highlights

Enjoy some of Africa’s best granite crags
Take in the desert scenery from the Spitzkoppe summits
Absolutely magic sunsets

Sample Itinerary:

Day 1:
Arrive in Swakopmund. You will be met at the airport by your driver / guide and transferred afternoon is at leisure. Your guide will provide you with route descriptions of the various climbing sites and you can spend some time with your climbing partner making your selections.

Day 2 - 7:
After breakfast each day you’ll hike to the climbing area and enjoy a full day of climbing. A packed lunch will be provided daily together with water and juice. The area has approximately 50 bolted sport routes including some multi pitch. For those wanting more of a challenge you can try the trad routes on the Pontokspitze or the imposing Groote Spitzkoppe. At the end of each day return to camp to enjoy sundowners and a delicious meal prepared by your guide.

Day 8:
After breakfast depart and drive back to Swakopmund. You will be dropped at the airport in time for your flight to Windhoek / home.