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 agent:
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
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Important telephone numbers (Keetmanshoop code 063):
| AMBULANCE | 223388 |
| FIRE BRIGADE | 221211 |
| POLICE | 10111 |
| HOSPITAL | 223388 |
| BREAK DOWN SERVICES | 222119 |
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