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Lutheran Church

Lutheran Chruch

Karibib main Street

Karibib Main Street

Henckert Tourist Cntr

Henckert Tourist Cntr

Weaving Rugs

Weaving Rugs

 

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 Karibib 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.

 
 

 Usakos

 
   
Do n't miss this sign

Don't miss this sign

Usakos main Street

Usakos Main Street

Old Steam  Locomotive

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.

 

 

Philipp's Cave

Philipp's Cave

 

Bulls'Party

Bulls Party

Section of the south-west wall of the magnificent Erong Mountains

Section of the south-west wall of the magnificent Erongo Mountains

 

 

The Erongo Massif is about 40 kms in diameter and dominates the skyline of the Karibib - Usakos - Omaruru area. It can be seen clearly from as far away as 100kms. The Erongo Mountains formed about 130 million years ago and are a the remains of the largest volcano in the world. Before the break-up of the Gondwana continent that was to separate Africa from South America. Earthquakes of immense magnitude were being experienced in this area and enormous amounts of lava erupted over a period of some 20 million years. A vast area 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.

 

 

Local Area Attractions

 
     
Bull's Party Ameib Ranch is located in the ruggedly picturesque Erongo Mountains and has a some unusual attractions that most tourists sadly overlook as they rush down to Swakopmund.  The area on the ranch known as the Bull's Party will challenge your imagination as to how these massive surrealistic assemblies of giant boulder were formed. A must see.  2hr+  ►►  
     
Philipp's Cave Ameib Ranch is also where you will find the Philipp's Cave with its collection of Bushman paintings including the famous 'White Elephant' along with other animal and human figures.  The ranch offers good and reasonably priced accommodation and camp sites.  The ranch is also popular with rock-climbers. There are some challenging faces on this site.  2hr+  ►►  
     
The Spitzkoppe The Spitzkoppe Inselberg standing at over 1700m dominates the surrounding desert floor. The mountain is situated about 25km west of Usakos and is a must visit. The wind-polished granite mountain glows red at sunset. The surrealistic rock formations have to be seen.  There are camping facilities at the site.  ►►  

 

 

 
 Travel To Karibib

By Road - Self Drive:

From Omaruru: Drive C33 south 60 kms - then B2 west for 2km.

From Swakopmund:  Drive B2 east

From Windhoek: Drive B1 to Okahandja  then join B2

  Distances from Karibib   (km / miles)

 By Rail - Scheduled Services

 

 By Road - Scheduled Services
 

Outjo

Otjiwarongo Swakpmund Tsumeb Usakos Windhoek
272 / 169 202 / 125 178 / 111 385 / 239 30 / 19 185 / 115
 

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  • The highest point of the Erongo Mountains is the Hohenfels at 2,319 meters.
 
   

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