Admire the ancient rock art of the San and visit the ‘Weiße Dame’

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the San and discover the ancient rock paintings at the Brandberg. The most famous of these paintings is the ‘Weiße Dame’, a mysterious depiction over 2,000 years old that is thought to show a shaman or spiritual leader of the San. Surrounded by depictions of animals and humans, the ‘Weiße Dame’ offers exciting insights into the spiritual and cultural life of the hunter-gatherers who once roamed this region.

The hike to the ‘Weiße Dame’ takes you through the breathtaking landscape of the Brandberg, past impressive rock formations and desert vegetation. After about 30 minutes you reach the cave where the painting is located and can admire the detailed depictions at close range. A guide will explain the meaning of the paintings to you.

To prevent vandalism, the drawings are only accessible with a guide. The guides wait at the car park.