Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
This monument commemorates the 19 October 1914 massacre of German soldiers and of-
ficials by the Portuguese near Fort Naulila on the Kunene River in Angola. It also com-
memorates soldiers killed on 18 December 1914, under Major Franke, who was sent to
avenge earlier losses.
Outjo Museum
(admission N$5; 8am-1pm & 2-5pm Mon-Fri)
Originally called the Kliphuis (stone
house), Franke House is one of Outjo's earliest buildings and now houses the town's mu-
seum. It was constructed in 1899 by order of Major von Estorff as a residence for himself
and subsequent German commanders. It was later occupied by Major Franke, who
posthumously gave it his name, though the current focus of the museum within it is polit-
ical and natural history.
MUSEUM
Sleeping & Eating
Etotongwe Lodge $$
( 313333;
www.etotongwelodge.com
; campsite per person N$90, s/d N$410/680)
This
refreshing place on the way to Etosha, just outside of town, feels like a little outpost. Its
neat appearance and trim lawns break up the concrete, stone and thatched roofs which are
spun around an attractive area. Rooms are fairly bare inside, but have some nice African
touches and are neat as a pin and very roomy. Probably the best feature is the small front
porch with chairs and table. Etotongwe is friendly and professionally run and there's a bar
and restaurant on site.
LODGE
Etosha Garden Hotel $$
( 313130;
www.etosha-garden-hotel.com
; s/d incl breakfast N$360/580; )
Just a
short walk from the town centre, this old place features curio-filled rooms surrounding
plush greenery and a swimming pool. It's looking a bit run down these days and is pretty
disorganised, but it's worth dropping into to see if they will give you a decent walk-in
rate.
HOTEL
]Farmhouse $$
( 313444;
www.thefarmhouse-outjo.com
; mains N$50-80; breakfast, lunch & din-
ner)
This all-rounder is the centre of food and drink in town, serving meals all day, every
day. Its pleasant beer garden is a great spot to check your emails (N$30 per 30 minutes for
wireless or terminals). Burgers, grills (including game such as kudu, eland and oryx),
CAFE, GUESTHOUSE
