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Old German Cemetery
Its worth having a quick wander past the historical cemeteries beside the Swakop River. The neatly manicured Old German Cemetery dates from the colonial era, and the tombstones, which are still maintained by resident families, tell countless stories. The adjoining African cemetery
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Train Station
Windhoeks beautiful old Cape Dutch-style train station dates from 1912, and was expanded in 1929 by the South African administration. Across the driveway from the entrance is the German steam locomotive Poor Old Joe, which was shipped to Swakopmund in 1899, and reassembled for the
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The Port
With permission from the public relations officer of the Portnet or from the Railway Police, beside the train station near the end of 13th Rd, you can visit the fishing harbour and commercial port, and see the heavy machinery that keeps Namibias import-export business ticking. Trus
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Old Magistrates’ Court
This old courthouse was built in 1898 for Carl Ludwig, the state architect, but it was never used and was eventually drafted into service as the magistrates’ court. Take a look at the verandah on the south side, which provided a shady sitting area for people waiting for their cases
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Bird Paradise
Immediately east of town at the municipal sewage purification works is this nature sanctuary, which consists of a series of shallow artificial pools, fringed by reeds. An observation tower and a short nature walk afford excellent bird-watching. It lies 500m east of town, off the C1
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Gathemann’s Complex
Along Independence Ave are three colonial-era buildings, all designed by the famous architect Willi Sander. The one furthest south was built in 1902 as the Kronprinz Hotel, which later joined Gathemann House (now home to a gourmet restaurant) to function as a private business. The
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Crocodile Ranch
Otjiwarongo is home to Namibia’s first crocodile ranch. This ranch produces skins for export, and you can do a worthwhile tour of the crocs. There’s a shop which has mainly wooden carvings with some jewellery and metalwork, though not much in the way of croc-skin products. The rest
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Sesriem Canyon
The 1km-long, 30m-deep Sesriem Canyon, 4km south of the Sesriem headquarters, was carved by the Tsauchab River through the 15-million-year-old deposits of sand and gravel conglomerate. There are two pleasant walks: you can hike upstream to the brackish pool at its head or 2.5km dow
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Outjo Museum
Originally called the Kliphuis or stone house, Franke House is one of Outjo’s earliest buildings and now houses the town’s museum. It was constructed in 1899 by order of Major von Estorff as a residence for himself and subsequent German commanders. It was later occupied by Major Fr
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Marine Memorial
Often known by its German name, Marine Denkmal, this memorial was commissioned in 1907 by the Marine Infantry in Kiel, Germany, and designed by sculptor AM Wolff. It commemorates the German First Marine Expedition Corps, that helped beat back the Herero uprisings of 1904. As a nati
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Salt Works
Southwest of the lagoon is this 3500-hectare saltpan complex, which currently supplies over 90% of South Africas salt. As with the one in Swakopmund, these pans concentrate salt from seawater with the aid of evaporation. They are also a rich feeding ground for shrimp and larval fis
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Numas Ravine
Numas Ravine, slicing through the western face of the Brandberg, is another treasure house of ancient paintings. Most people ask their guide to take them to the rock facing the southern bank of the riverbed, which bears paintings of a snake, a giraffe and an antelope. It lies about
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Kaiserliche Realschule
Windhoek’s first German primary school was built in 1908, and opened the following year with a class size of 74 students. Notice the curious turret with wooden slats, which was designed to provide ventilation for European children unaccustomed to the African heat. The building late
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Popa Falls
Near Bagani, the Okavango River plunges down a broad series of cascades known as Popa Falls. The falls are nothing to get steamed up about, especially if Victoria Falls lies in your sights. In fact, the falls are actually little more than large rapids, though periods of low water d
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Woermannhaus
From the shore, the delightful German-style Woermannhaus stands out above surrounding buildings. Built in 1905 as the main offices of the Damara & Namaqua Trading Company, it was taken over four years later by the Woermann & Brock Trading Company, which supplied the current
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National Marine Aquarium
This waterfront aquarium provides an excellent introduction to the cold offshore world in the South Atlantic Ocean. Most impressive is the tunnel through the largest aquarium, which allows close-up views of graceful rays, toothy sharks (you can literally count all the teeth!) and o
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Felsenkirche
The prominent Evangelical Lutheran church dominates Lüderitz from high on Diamond Hill. It was designed by Albert Bause, who implemented the Victorian influences he’d seen in the Cape. With assistance from private donors in Germany, construction of the church began in late 1911 and
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Kristall Kellerei Winery
One of only three wineries in Namibia, this is a lovely spot to come for lunch. In the afternoon you can enjoy light meals – cheese and cold-meat platters – while tasting their wines and other products. Sit out in the garden full of works of art and enjoy a platter over a glass of
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Tsumeb Mining Museum
Tsumeb’s history is told in this museum, which is housed in a 1915 colonial building that once served as both a school and a hospital for German troops. In addition to outstanding mineral displays (you’ve never seen anything like psitticinite!), the museum also houses mining machin
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Baobabs
The dry, crusty landscape around Tsumkwe supports several large baobab trees, some of which have grown quite huge. The imaginatively named Grootboom (Big Tree) is one of the largest, with a circumference of over 30m. One tree with historical significance is the Dorslandboom , which
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