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Town in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
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Tsumeb is a city of 29,000 people (2011) in Oshikoto region of Namibia. It is close to Otavi and Grootfontein. Tsumeb is the "gateway to the north" of Namibia. It is the closest town to the Etosha National Park.
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A visit to the museum is a must, when travelling through Tsumeb.
Ghaub is historically significant as one of the old mission stations in South West Africa. The cave was rediscovered in 1913 by the missionary Heinrich Vedder. The entrance is locked; You need to take the guided tour if you want to see it. The hike through the cave is exciting, adventurous, and requires some fitness. At many places only crawling or sliding is possible. The game drive reportedly is not worth the time and money. Its only attraction, the rhinos, can be seen from the farm house and the camp site. While not exactly tame, they are used to humans and won't run away from cars or people. There's also a farm drive, explaining the rather uncommon economic activities. For Namibia, Ghaub is extraordinarily wet, a former swamp, and offers unusual vegetation. This drive is worth considering, and rhinos will be seen here, too. The restaurant is for overnight visitors only, and the food is mediocre at best.
Oxtail and soup and other dishes and homemade desserts (also functions as a bakery).
Big portions here, good place to go if you like meat.
This is an amiable place with the owners' presence. There is a bathtub-like pool that a few people can squeeze into, and then there is a courtyard where pizza and kabobs can be thrown on the grill.
The prices of native crafts at the Tsumeb Cultural Center are extremely reasonable. The buyer can be sure that these crafts are authentic and from the tribes represented.
Tsumeb is located at the intersection of the B1, heading northeast from Otjiwarongo and the C42.
Read in the guideDowntown is compact and easy to walk. However, to get to the cultural center at the entrance to the town, a car would be advisable. Parking is free. Voluntary carguards will look after your car.
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