Grootfontein | Namibia

Town Grootfontein is Grootfontein Namibia

located 450 km north of Windhoek, the capital of the country. In pre-colonial times the place was known as Otjiwandatjongue which means "leopard hill" in Herero. Nama and Damara inhabitants called the area Gei-ous ("big fountain") which lead to present Afrikaans name. The first European settlers in the area were "Dorsland (Thirst land) trekkers" who arrived in mid-1880s. They purchased a land from local Owambo chief and established own Republic (Republic of Upingtonia). The Republic collapsed a couple of years later. South West Africa Company established its headquarters in town in 1893 and a fort was built in 1896. Grootfontein officially became a town in 1907.
Sights: Hoba Meteorite, the largest in the world, Dragon's Breath Cave.

The old Tower of the Altes Fort Museum is visible from the Caravan Park (to the north east) and is worth a visit if you are interested in years gone by. This building was constructed by the German troops in 1896 and the tower was added in 1904. With its splendid view of the surrounding countryside, this tower was used to great advantage by the troops.
The Fort, housing the museum, was declared a national monument in 1975. In the same year it was used as an assembly point for the Angolan refugees. From 1923 to 1958 the building housed a school hostel. In 1977 the building was renovated and in 1983 the museum was officially opened. More than 3000 historical pieces are on display while an interesting outdoor display of industrial items is also worth seeing.

National Monuments. On the "Maanlig" road, (Road number 2848), 80 km from Grootfontein in a North Easterly direction. Trunk circumference 18,5 meters, branches up to 12 meter.

After hours: Please phone the hospital to find out which doctor is on stand-by:
HOSPITAL 240064 or 242141
DOCTORS 243198
DENTIST 242125
PHARMACY 242728
POLICE 10111
In case of emergency: Please take patient to the hospital in Captain Lombard Street or Hartmann Street.

Swimming Pool

Next to the Caravan Park is our swimming pool. The pool is only open during the summer months.

1-Hour Photo Development

Number of farms in Grootfontein (including Otavi & Kombat) = 568.

Average area of farms = 4 041 ha. Grootfontein Namibia - Jacaranda blooming

Number of cattle farmers = 291.
Number of agricultural farmers = 151.
Head of cattle /ha = around 8.
Maize /ha = 2 - 3 tons.
Peanuts /ha = 1 - 1,5 tons.
Cotton /ha = .5 - 1,2 tons.
Sunflower /ha = .8 - 1,2 tons.
Sorghum /ha = 2 - 3 tons.

Number of cattle = 84 000
Number of sheep = 20 000
Number of goats = 17 000
Number of poultry = 20 000
Camels = 9
Ostriches = 240

A number of farmers use kilns to produce charcoal from encroachment bush, which is a problem on farms. About 3 800 tons are produced.

Auto & Diesel Repairs 24 2587
SF Motors & Tractors 24 3501
Steve's Motor Repairs 24 3385
Grootfontein Motors 24 2739
Universal Workshop (Nissan) 24 2224
Quality Cars (Toyota) 24 0099
Quad Bikes & Motor Cycles 24 2776 | 24 2002
Panelbeaters 24 2556 | 24 3599

Tyres 24 2673 | 24 2626

Parts 24 2440

Electrical & General Repairs + Air conditioner & Gas refill 24 2175

Handy/Cooking Gas 24 2188 | 24 2171 | 24 0025

Refrigeration 081 255 2449
Camping Equipment, 24 2171
Arms & Ammunition 24 2469

Photographic Equipment & Cellphones 24 3316 | 24 3646

Rainfall: 450 - 650 mm per annum.

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