Witness the beauty of the Kalahari Desert with its spectacular sunsets, golden grass and scenic landscapes, all worthy of professional photography.

You can make your way to the excellent Bushmen rock paintings that can be found in desert caves and rock shelters, especially at the Damaraland region. Relax at any of the quaint desert lodges, guest farms and game ranches, spoil yourself with game drives in the rolling red sand dunes, and indulge in a sunrise breakfast under an acacia tree, overlooking the vast expanse of unspoiled beauty.  The adventurous travellers can look forward to river rafting on the Orange River.

The Central Kalahari Game Reserve is the world’s second largest protected area. You can also observe hyenas and lions at the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and the Khutse Game Reserve.

Also of interest is the Orapa area, considered to be the diamond capital of the country, and home to one of the largest diamond mines in the world.

The town is known for its colonial architecture. The most striking of these are Goerke-Haus, a former magistrate’s residence built in 1909 and the ...

The history of the town and surrounding areas is illustrated at the Outjo Museum . Of special interest here are the gemstones and wildlife displays.

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