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Gobabis
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Namibia :: Gobabis
:: Gobabis Area
Category:
Places :: Travel Region
THOUGH MAINLY A CATTLE-FARMING REGION, the area also offers lots of hunting opportunities. This is the ‘Little Texas’ of Namibia and the statue of a large Brahman bull in the middle Gobabis town confirms that this is indeed serious cattle farming country.
The area around Gobabis is beautiful with long, soft grass and big acacia trees. Here and there, the red sand dunes of the Kalahari Desert are visible.
You will find a lot of game along the roads, especially between Gobabis and Hochfeld, therefore you should rather not drive after dark. Be on the lookout for jackal, warthog, kudu, oryx, red hartebeest, steenbok, springbok and aardvark.
Gobabis is not a touristy area itself, but it is the closest town to the Buitepos border post and a convenient stopover on the Trans-Kalahari Highway which links Namibia, Botswana and South Africa. So it offers a lot in terms of accommodation and stock-replenishment.
Gobabis is home to the Herero people. And, although this is a modern town, many Herero women still wear their traditional clothing. Always ask before you take a photo of these women with their colourful dresses and beautiful head gear.
Major Attractions:
The Gobabis Museum displays a variety of agricultural implements and historical artefacts.
Harnas Wildlife Foundation is an animal sanctuary which welcomes visitors.
| Address : | Gobabis, Namibia | ||
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| Cellphone Reception : | Good | Main Cellular Network : | MTC |
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| Facilities : | Shopping Centre, Shops, General Dealer | ||||
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| Police Telephone : | +264(0)62 566 100 |
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| Hospital Telephone : | +264(0)62 563 980 |
| Doctor Telephone : | +264(0)62 562 084 |
| Towing Service Telephone : | +264(0)81 243 2169 |
| Petrol Type : | ULP/LRP |
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| Night Drives, Tours and Excursions, Mountain Biking, Golf, Scenic Flights, Stargazing, Photography | |
| More Activities : | Sky Diving. |
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| Notes on Activities : | Desert Excursions. |
FUEL:
Take note: Garage or Petrol cards will no longer be accepted as a legal tender for purchase of fuel, spares or repairs in Namibia.
Cash, Debit and Credit cards are legal payment instruments, but many fuel stations choose NOT to accept Debit and/or Credit cards.
Therefore you are advised to either carry cash or ensure that the filling stations you intend to use will accept your Debit or Credit card. (Feb-2014).
SERVICES:
The tow-in services are done by Kuhn Panel beaters. Their landline number is +264(0)62 562 438. The Internet café is at Rosy Hair Salon. The number given is for the private hospital, which is better than the state hospital. The C22 from Gobabis to Otjinene and across to Okakarara is tarred. (Jan-14). There is a dentist.
Be on the lookout for the Herero ladies with their beautiful, traditional dresses and headgear.
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