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Settlement in Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia
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Tsumkwe is a village in remote eastern Otjozondjupa region in a barren area of Namibia formerly known as Bushmanland.
A total of 25 bungalows, 6 camp sites. The lodge has a waterhole that is frequented mostly by cattle and donkeys, but occasionally an elephant quenches its thirst there, too. Camping spots are on sand with lots of thorn bushes yet little shade. A footpath leads directly past the camp site, and the next bar is not far. The place can thus become noisy at times. Food at the restaurant has to be ordered in advance, but it is worth it. The lodge employs several indigenous San who are happy to answer questions and give advice on what to visit next.
Tsumkwe can be reached with an ordinary sedan via Grootfontein to the west, and via Gobabis from the south.
Read in the guideThe village itself is walkable. On all minor roads in the vicinity you need a 4x4 due to really deep and soft sand.
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