Keetmanshoop

Town Keetmanshoop is located 495 km south of Windhoek, the capital of the country. The town is one of the oldest in Namibia and effectively is a capital of the south. The original settlement named Modderfontein dates back to the early 19th century and was established due to presence of fresh water springs. In 1800s Keetmanshoop was both a mission station and a trading post. A fort was established in town in 1894 following the arrival of German settlers. Many soldiers settled in the area buying farms which lead to Keetmanshoop being a centre supporting local farming community. The railway line to Keetmanshoop and further to Luderitz was completed in 1908.
Sights: Quiver Tree Forest & Giant's Playground, Keetmanshoop Museum housed in old Rhenish Mission Church, Kaiserliches Poststamp (1910), Brukkaros Volcano, Fish River Canyon

Reservations & information:

Elena Travel Services & Car Hire CC
P.O. Box 3127 Windhoek, Namibia
Fax:  +264 61 244558
E-mail: info@namibweb.com

To book:

1) you can e-mail us requesting information and/or rates

Reservations are only accepted in writing: by fax or via e-mail.
Final availability confirmation: in writing: by fax or via e-mail.

See also: Terms & conditions, Payment options and Cancellation policy

Related links:

• First railway lines in Namibia
• Windhoek
• Noordoewer

Accommodation in the area:

• At Home B&B
• Bird's Nest & Bird's Mansions
• Canyon Hotel
• Canyon Lodge, Canyon Road House, Canyon Village and Canyon Mountain Camp
• Central Lodge
• Gessert's B&B
• Lafenis Lodge
• Landsberg Farm
• Mesosaurus Fossil Site
• Quiver Tree Forest Camp
• Schutzenhaus Guest House
• Vogelstrausskluft Country Lodge

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Important telephone numbers (Keetmanshoop code 063):

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