Uis
Erongo, Namibia
Why visit Uis?
Uis is a former tin mining town at the foot of the Brandberg, Namibia's highest mountain at 2,573 m. The Brandberg is famed for the "White Lady" rock painting, a prehistoric art site. The town has a remote frontier character and is a base for exploring the Brandberg and Spitzkoppe.
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By Plane
Nearest airport is Walvis Bay (WVB IATA) or Swakopmund.
By Car / Road
Uis is on the D2359 road, accessible from the C35 and C34 roads. A 4x4 is recommended for the Brandberg area.
The town is small. A 4x4 is needed for mountain exploration.
What are the things to do?
Brandberg — Namibia's highest mountain
White Lady rock painting — a guided hike is required to view
Hike the Brandberg massif with a local guide
Photograph the desert landscape
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Simple meals at the local lodge.
Where to drink?
Bring bottled water.
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- Brandberg White Lady Lodge — a rustic lodge on the Ugab River in the Tsiseb Conservancy, about 17 km from Uis on the D2359, roughly 2 km from the Brandberg; offers rooms, chalets, and camping, plus guided walks to the White Lady paintings and desert-elephant excursions along the Ugab River.
What should you buy?
Basic supplies are available.
Where to go next?
- Spitzkoppe — the iconic granite peaks
- Henties Bay — the coast, accessible via the C34
Nearby in Erongo
More places to explore around Uis.
Guide content as of June 2026. Portions adapted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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