Karibib Namibia

Centre of Namibia's Marble Dimension Stone and Namibia's Gold Mining Industries.

Lutheran Church Karibib Main Street Henckert Tourist Cntr Karibib is a small  town that is mid-distance between Windhoek and Swakopmund. Since the German times the colored marble that can be found in the area has been quarried. There is quite a large export business to Europe of blocks of uncut marble dimension stone and the
Marble Works in the main street have a show room of their cut products and is worth a visit. Karibib is home to Namibia's  only Gold Mine, but access for the public is not allowed.   The well known Henckert Tourist Center in the main street makes for an interesting stop over. They weave beautiful karakul rugs and wall hangings and sell an excellent selection of curios and Namibian made jewelry.	Erongo Region
	21º56'S - 15º51'E

The Erongo Mountains are about 40 kms in diameter and dominate the skyline of the Karibib - Usakos - Omaruru area. It can be seen clearly from as far away as 100kms. The formation began about 130 million years ago when Namibia was part of the ancient continent of Gondwana and this area was being subjected to the forces that would eventually lead to the separation of Africa and South America. Earthquakes and great upheavals wracked the land and in many areas magma forced its way through the earth's crust. It was during these times that volcanic activity and outpourings of lave that lasted for a period of about 20 million years formed the Erongo massif.

 

 A vast area of land around the volcano was buried deep in ash. Over the millions of years that followed erosion and weathering have left the beauty of the Erongo for us to wonder at and enjoy. The polished granite walls that can be found in many areas of the Erongo present a challenge for the best of climbers. There is a species of plant that blooms once a year that is only found in the Erongo and Botanists from all corners of the world come to view this short lived flower. The Erongo has been the home to the ancient Bushmen and there are many caves and rock faces on which rock paintings can be viewed.

 

Usakos Namibia Nestled below the magnificent Erongo Mountains this area makes an excellent stay over place.
Don't miss this sign	Usakos Main Street	Old Steam Locomotive

Once a busy railway junction and repair center for the South African railways, Usakos is now a quiet and sleepy little town. The railway workshops have long gone, and the main activity in the town is at the fuel station. But... and hear this loud and clear, because most self-drive tourists just rush through these two towns. They make excellent stop over places for the Erongo Mountains and its attractions. Plus the Spitzkoppe.

Local Area Attractions

Namibia Towns:

Aus | Gobabis | Grootfontein  | Grunau | Henties-Bay |  Kamanjab | Karibib | Karasburg  | Katima Mulilo | Keetmanshoop Khorixas    |  Luderitz | Maltahohe | Mariental | Noordoewer | Okahandja | Omaruru | Ondangwa | Oshakati | Otavi Otjiwarongo | Outjo | Rehoboth | Ruacana | Rundu | Solitaire | Swakopmund | Terrace-Bay | Tsumeb | Uis | Usakos | Walvis-Bay | Windhoek

Of Interest: The highest point of the Erongo Mountains is the Hohenfels at 2,319 meters.

Karibib & Usakos Namibia

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