Quiver Tree Forest Travel Guide: Top Sights in Namibia, Tours &

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Quiver Tree Forest- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Namibia; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

The Quiver Tree Forest, located about 14 km northeast of Keetmanshoop, Namibia, is a natural stand of approximately 250 Aloidendron dichotomum trees. Named for the San people's traditional use of its branches to make quivers, this distinctive tree thrives in the arid environment and can live for two to three centuries. Declared a national monument in 1995, the forest is particularly striking when its bright yellow flowers bloom between June and July, attracting numerous insects, birds, and small mammals. Nearby, the Giant's Playground features an expanse of weathered dolerite rock formations, adding to the area's geological interest.

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Reviews of Quiver Tree Forest

canyoudoanybetter

5
Reviewed: 2024-12-06

If you are driving by you have to stop for quick walk and to buy a cold drink! Enjoy!
Toni Thompson

5
Reviewed: 2024-09-21

The Quivertree Forest houses the Quivertree, used by the locals in the past to make the holders (quivers) for their arrows. The trees house the nest of small bird species that enter their nest from below the nest. We enjoyed a 30 minute walk here and one can soend more more time here
Kathleen Nigrini

4
Reviewed: 2023-09-19

A great walk about 2 hours after sunrise while shadows are still long. Great photo opportunity. Buy tickets at the camp site reception.
Benjamin Barakat

5
Reviewed: 2023-07-22

Beautiful place to take photos and go for a walk! Be sure to pay your entry Tickets at the quiver tree forest rest camp!
Michal Štěrba

3
Reviewed: 2023-03-11

From the road you can see many trees... This trees are growing in this area... maybe it interest to see it. I don't know, I dont paid entrance, only looked from road... and that was enough :) near to keetmanshop, little detour