Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Cemetery
In the town cemetery, off Okavango Rd, you can wander the graves of several
Schutztruppe soldiers who died in combat with local forces around the turn of the century.
CEMETERY
Hoba Meteorite
(admission adult/child N$20/10; dawn-dusk)
Near the Hoba Farm, the world's largest
meteorite was discovered in 1920 by hunter Jacobus Brits. This cuboid bit of space debris
is composed of 82% iron, 16% nickel and 0.8% cobalt, along with traces of other metals.
No one knows when it fell to earth (it's thought to have been around 80,000 years ago),
but since it weighs around 54,000kg, it must have made a hell of a thump.
In 1955, after souvenir hunters began hacking off bits to take home, the site was de-
clared a national monument. There's now a visitors information board, a short nature trail
and a shady picnic area. Unless you have a specialised interest, however, it's worth a
quick stop only, and its size is not all that impressive.
From Grootfontein, follow the C42 towards Tsumeb. After 500m, turn west on the
D2859 and continue 22km; then follow the clearly marked signs until you reach the com-
plex.
NATURAL SITE
Sleeping & Eating
Roy's Rest Camp $$
( 240302;
www.roysrestcamp.com
;
campsite per person N$90, s/d N$700/1190; )
Accommodation in this recommended place looks like a fairy-tale illustration - the hand-
made wooden furnishings are all fabulously rustic, while the thatched bungalows sit tran-
quilly beneath towering trees. Possible activities include a 2.5km hiking trail, drives
around the large farm on which the camp is set, and a day trip to a traditional San village.
Roy's is located 55km from Grootfontein on the road towards Rundu, and it's a conveni-
ent stop if you're heading to Tsumkwe.
CAMPGROUND, BUNGALOWS
Courtyard Guesthouse $$
( 240027; 2 Gauss St; s/d N$430/660; )
The top spot in Grootfontein is
modest by any standard, but its truly enormous rooms (not all - ask to see a few) leave
you plenty of space to unpack your bag and take stock of your gear. If you're about to em-
GUESTHOUSE
