Keetmanshoop (Capital of the South)
Keetmanshoop is the Capital of the //Kharas Region, a town named after Johann Keetman, a German industrialist and is situated 500km south of Windhoek.
Keetmanshoop is a town surrounded by natural and historical attractions. It is a transact point for mostly all travelers.
Natural attractions such as the unique
Quiver Tree Forests (13km north-east of Keetmanshoop)
Giants Playgrounds (18km north-east of Keetmanshoop)
Mesosaurus Fossil Site (42km north-east of Keetmanshoop)
Brukkaros Volcano (130 km before Keetmanshoop)
Fish River Canyon (180km south east of Keetmanshoop)
Ai – Ais Hotsprings (south east of Keetmanshoop
//Kharas Park (22km before Keetmanshoop)
Neckertal Dam (60 km from Keetmanshoop)
Historical Buildings & Sites such as the
Old Rhenish mission stone church
Old Post Office “Kaiferliches Poftamt”
Old Train Station
Eagles Monument
Karakul Statue (representing the region’s booming karakul farming)
Hendrik Tseib Statue (statue of the founder of Keetmanshoop)
Keetmanshoop with it’s tranquil and unique surroundings as well as it’s compelling beauty is an interesting destination for any tourist or visitor.
Exclusive Tours
Tours are done by a local tour guide Mr. Rhudy [email protected]
Township tours in Keetmanshoop
Quiver Tree Forest & Giant’s Playgrounds
Mesosaurus Fossil Site
Sossusvlei
Fish River Canyon
Mata Mata
Accommodation Establishments
- Birds Mansions
- Bird’s Nest
- Bernice Beds & Breakfast
- Canyon Hotel
- Central Lodge
- Gessert Guesthouse
- Maritz Lodge
- Schutzenhaus Guesthouse
- Quiver Tree Forest (situated 13km north-east from Keetmanshoop)
- Mesosaurus Fossil Site Chalets (situated 42km north east from Keetmanshoop)
