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Tsumeb mining: the hill that became a hole |
 The Tsumeb landscape was once dominated by a hill 12 m high, 40 m wide and 180 m long, consisting of solid malachite, azurite and other copper secondaries. This 'Green Hill' was called by the local Owambos Otjisume 'the place of the green algae'. That hill has now become a 1,500 m deep hole in the ground. Find out more about the wealth of Tsumeb and how it was mined, here...
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Minerals, history and wildlife near Tsumeb |
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 Every journey needs a few great stories. Otjikoto Lake is said to contain a safe full of gold, dumped by German troops, along with weapons, before their surrender in 1915. Weapons have been found, but no gold. Nearby Lake Guinas holds a different treasure. It is the site where a unique species of tilapia evolved. More...
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!Uris Safari Lodge
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| 7 family & 7 double rooms. Near Tsumeb & Otjikoto. Special interest for geology and minerals. N$ 670. BB. More...
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Destinations: the Hoba Meteorite, iron from the sky |
 In 1920, a hunter by the name of Jacobus Brits found a strange, dark-coloured rock sticking out of the ground. Using his knife, he scratched at the surface, and discovered a metallic gleam. He had discovered the largest known meteorite on the surface of the earth. Find out more about putting the Hoba meteorite on the itinerary, here>>
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Destination: Tsumeb, minerals and meteorites |
 Tsumeb is the last major town before Namutoni in Etosha. It is also lies in close proximity to the Hoba Meteorite and Otjikoto Lake and Lake Guinas.
The town is of great
interest to mineral collectors: more than 240 minerals have been found in the vicinity. The town museum has displays on the
minerals, history and cultures. Find out more about planning for Tsumeb, here>>
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Desert destination: Sesriem, life on the Namib plain |
 Just 60 km from Sossusvlei, Sesriem shows another side of life in the desert. On the gravel plains surrounding Sesriem Canyon, a large amount of life can be seen, including oryx, ostriches, the hardy desert gemsbok and springbok. Perfect for the afternoon after an exploration of Sossusvlei, Sesriem is a fascinating destination in its own right. Find out more about putting it on the itinerary, here...
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Desert destination: Solitaire, the lonely place |
 In the midst of the Namib, surrounded by the lonely wind, Solitaire is a haven for travellers in search of companionship, comfort and fuel. Once home to a rare albino puffadder and several antique fuel pumps, the village has grown. But travellers can still take home the story of Apfelstrudel and coffee, prepared in Namibia's own 'Baghdad Cafe'. Find out more about Solitaire, here>>
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Desert destination: Sossusvlei, water in the sea of sand |
 Although Namibia is known for wildlife, the incredible scenery of the desert sands at Sossusvlei is a draw for amateur and professional photographers and filmmakers alike. But looking a bit closer than the scenery will reveal a remarkable and lively ecosystem that defies the harshest conditions and proves that the Namib is indeed a living desert. Find more on Sossusvlei, here>>
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Gallery: the amazing scenery at Solitaire |
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Aside from the warm welcome, a chance to refuel, and the strange experience of eating apfelstrudel in the desert Solitaire and its vicinity has amazing scenery and wonderful sunsets. See for yourself... log in to download the high resolution photos of Solitaire on the gallery, here>> Register for free, here>>
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